Overview

• Season 16 of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' premiered on Sunday, introducing a mix of returning stars and new cast members.
• Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey returned after hiatuses, with Phaedra Parks set to rejoin later in the season after six years away.
• New cast members Brit Eady, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell have joined the show, with Shamea Morton promoted to a main cast role.
• Kenya Moore's exit from the series, following allegations of displaying inappropriate images of Brit Eady, casts a shadow over the season's production.
• The season aims to balance drama with lighter moments, as the cast navigates divorces, new friendships, and lingering tensions.