'Got some big projects': Why is Kandi Burruss quitting 'RHOA'? Bravo star spills tea at Grammys 2024 red carpet
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Donning the Grammys 2024 red carpet, Kandi Burruss made a surprising announcement about her departure from 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' Explaining her decision not to continue with the show, Kandi expressed, "I’m not really keeping up right now." After an impressive 14-season run on the Bravo series, Kandi arrived at the realization that parting ways with the reality series was the wisest choice for her. The accomplished singer and TV personality is now ready to explore different avenues in her life and is eagerly anticipating involvement in other "big projects."
"I’m not keeping up. I already said it, so I’ll tell you. I decided I’m not coming back this year," Kandi said to Variety. She added, "It’s been 14 seasons, and they allowed us to sit around for a little too long, but during that time I had started working on a lot of other things, and I got some nice big projects coming soon, so I’m super excited about those things."
As one of the longest-standing cast members on the show, Kandi reflected on her decision, stating, "A friend of mine was like, 'Why do you keep doing it?' And I was like, 'Well, I think because I’ve just been doing it for so long, it feels weird to think not to do it?' So I was just like, 'You know what? I’m going to take a break, I’m going to take a moment, I’m not coming back this year.'"
Following Kandi's departure announcement, the internet was flooded with comments such as "Now bring Phaedra back!! Kandi wasn't good TV anyway." Another asked, "So They bringing Phedra back?" One commented, "Bring Phaedra, NeNe, and Porsha back!!!"
A user wrote, "She’s producing and acting. She doesn’t need that show anymore." Another asked Bravo, "Bring Phaedra back."
'I don’t owe her sh**': 'RHOA' star Kandi Burruss calls out former BFF Phaedra Parks amid sexual abuse accusations
Kandi Burruss has made it clear that she has no intentions of reconciling her friendship with former BFF Phaedra Parks. The rift between the two friends escalated during Season 9 due to sexual abuse allegations. "I don’t owe her s***, and I would say that to anybody. Not a motherf****** thing. I don’t owe her s***. She will never get s**t from me, Kandi emphatically stated on the 'Speak On It' podcast when asked about the possibility of repairing the relationship with Phaedra.
The reported feud between the once-close friends erupted when Phaedra allegedly started a rumor suggesting that 'RHOA' star Kandi and her husband Todd Tucker had drugged her and attempted to "take advantage" of her s*xually.The fallout from these serious allegations led to a deep and lasting strain on their friendship.
'RHOA' star Kandi Burruss flaunts a drastic transformation at the Grammys 2024
Kandi unveiled her pre-Grammys 2024 look through a video shared on Instagram. In the footage, the singer donned a white and pink colored night suit, complete with a head mask. In a candid moment, she humorously remarked, "No eyebrows, dark circles, and then I woke up with red a**." Subsequently, Kandi shared glimpses on her Instagram story, showcasing her transformation into a stunning black and silver sheer gown for the Grammys 2024.
Her Retrofete gown was a striking piece, featuring silver-studded frills on the top that elegantly scattered all over, creating a captivating effect towards the end.
How many Grammys does 'RHOA' star Kandi Burruss have?
Kandi achieved a significant milestone in 2000, clinching a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song due to her co-writing contributions to TLC's 'No Scrubs.' Furthermore, Kandi received a nomination in the Best R&B Song category for her involvement in co-writing Destiny's Child's 'Bills, Bills, Bills.'
Beyond her Grammy success, Kandi has amassed a diverse array of accolades, including an ASCAP Award, AVN Award, People's Choice Award, BET Her Award, Tony Award, and more, throughout her illustrious career.
