Where RHOA Season 17 Cast Stands After that Explosive Finale

Phaedra still thinks that she is “still the Godfather of Atlanta.” Her post-filming update is, “Unfortunately, her Scottish property exists mostly in spirit.” Referring to the group, she shared, “We might fuss and fight. But at the end of the day we are sisters, and I really love most of y’all.”

After the RHOA Season 17 finale party, Pinky told the group that she was feeling like a celebration and that she wasn’t “filing for bankruptcy anymore.” However, her post-filming update revealed that she was in “nearly 4 million dollars in debt. “Pinky’s moving into a new chapter in life…Chapter 11. After filing for bankruptcy, she’s on TikTok teaching the haters: do as I say, not as I owe.”

Shamea shared an exciting post-filming update via a self-filmed video, revealing that she and her husband Gerald Mwangi were pregnant. Her end card was about how her “quite a year” after navigating friendships, her “business life” took a hit. After her Rum Bum business was “done,” she and her husband launched a perfume while the two also revealed that they were getting into a childcare business. "My parents had childcare centers. So, I am now gonna be doing something like that as well. I'm looking forward to showing that to the world, too,” revealed Shamea.

Angela’s post-filming update involved her daughter and how the two have built a healthier bond after more therapy sessions. While renovating the home with her husband Charles Oakley and raising four children together, Angela noted that it was “expensive.” “I have twenty people at my home working, and it’s a lot. So, I can’t wait to see the finished product.” Despite her previous $2 million loss, she has been investing in real estate.

Since the RHOA Season 17 finale, Kelli’s friendship with fellow housewives has stayed the same. According to Bravo Insider, she has “either spoken to or spent time with” Pinky, Shamea, K. Michelle, and Cynthia. Earlier, fans witnessed her celebrating the grand opening of Kelli’s Nana’s Chicken and Waffles. Notably, her kids were cleared to film beside her; Kelli’s legal battle has been “far from over.”

Drew Sidora’s finale card revealed that she had “finally reached a settlement” with Ralph Pittman, amid their “bitter divorce.” Her update reads, “Reportedly, Drew was ordered to leave the marital home, lost primary custody of her children, and is required to pay monthly child support.” As for fellow cast mates, she revealed that she has been in a really good place with “most of the ladies.” This includes Cynthia, Porsha, and Angela. Notably, she has also been talking to Phaedra more and getting to know her.

With her lead single released on July 30, and a full country album set to release on October 16, 2026, K. Michelle is “yodeling all the way to the bank!” Despite her drama with fellow cast member Drew, she noted that her first season on RHOA has been “positive.” She added, “I have met some of the most beautiful women recently” and that they have changed her life.

By the end of RHOA Season 17, viewers witnessed Porsha choosing her relationship with Patrice “Sway” McKinney over Mike Bless; she noted that they were “exclusively dating.” Her end card reads, “Porsha and Sway are still going strong after 8 months, taking family vacations, and living their best lives!”

For Cynthia Bailey, the recently concluded Season 17 was a “fun ride.” According to Bravo Insider, she shared that there were “few wrinkles” between her, Kelli, and Shamea, but they could eventually be “ironed out.” She added, “I don't think it's anything that Shamea and Kelly and I won't be able to move past at some point. But with that said, I think I'm in a really good place. I'm not in any really dark, murky waters with anyone.” She and her boyfriend, LePrince, have been moving forward with a long-distance relationship while she wants to “keep going wherever it takes” them.