'RHOA' star Marlo Hampton's cryptic congrats message for graduates reveals subtle shade at 'College Hill' star NeNe Leakes
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: The ongoing feud between Nene Leakes and Marlo Hampton has been a captivating storyline for years. Nene's departure from the 'RHOA' franchise in September 2020 led her to find a role on 'College Hill', while Hampton finally secured her own peach for Season 14 after playing the role of Nene's friend for so long. Despite their infamous catfights, their friendship seemed to be on good terms, as Leakes affectionately referred to Hampton as "sis" in a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating the fashion designer's 47th birthday earlier this year in February.
Recently, Marlo took to Instagram to congratulate this year's graduates, and fans wasted no time filling the comment section with speculation. They couldn't help but wonder if Marlo's graduation post was a subtle reference to Nene, who is now starring in 'College Hill'. The fans' curiosity only added fuel to the ongoing intrigue surrounding the complex relationship between these two reality TV stars.
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In a joyous Instagram post with the caption, "Congratulations to all the Graduates I know this school year 'drained you' but you did it !! #classof2023," Marlo shared a congratulatory message for all the students graduating in 2023. The picture she posted featured her own famous catchphrase, with the words "This school year drained me" boldly displayed. While many fans had a great laugh at Marlo's witty choice of words, others couldn't help but speculate if this playful jab was a subtle shade at Nene, who had recently dissed 'RHOA' as the "otha flop show."
Amidst the celebration, Marlo's clever incorporation of her catchphrase certainly caught the attention of her followers. The playful nod to being 'drained' by the school year brought smiles and chuckles, as fans appreciated her humor. However, for those familiar with the ongoing tensions between Marlo and Nene, it became a topic of intrigue. Some fans wondered if this seemingly innocuous post carried a subtle hint or shade directed at Nene, considering their history of frienemies. While some fans simply enjoyed the humorous twist in Marlo's message, others couldn't help but connect it to Nene's recent comments about the 'RHOA' franchise.
Nene Leakes called 'RHOA' an 'otha flop show'
In a nostalgic move, the former star of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' took to Facebook a few weeks ago to share throwback photos from her days on 'College Hill.' The show, which focused on the lives of students at historically black colleges and universities, featured Nene during its third season. In the shared pictures, Nene can be seen proudly wearing a graduation robe alongside her fellow 'College Hill' castmates. Their joyous expressions and beaming smiles captured the celebratory atmosphere of their graduation.
However, it was Nene's caption that caught everyone's attention. "Babbbyyyy it's graduation season! Shoutout to all the GRADUATES!!" Nene wrote, adding, "Remembering my time on #CollegeHill today! The show wasn’t calculated like that Otha flop show. The cast seemed really like a family with fun shade & big laughs. I miss my people!" She didn't miss the chance to throw a subtle jab at her former series, referring to 'RHOA' as the "Otha flop show," emphasizing her fond memories of the close-knit 'College Hill' cast and their genuine family-like bond filled with playful banter and laughter.