‘Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 16 Returns with New Cast and Major Drama

The Bravo series premieres March 9 with a mix of returning stars, fresh faces, and a controversial cast exit.

Season 16 of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' premieres March 9 on Bravo, featuring a rebooted cast and a supersized opening episode.
Fan favorites Porsha Williams and Phaedra Parks return as full-time Housewives, while Cynthia Bailey rejoins as a 'friend' of the cast.
New cast members include Shamea Morton Mwangi, promoted to a full-time role, and newcomers Brit Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley.
Kenya Moore exited the series early in production following a controversy involving explicit photos of Brit Eady, an incident she later apologized for publicly.
The season promises dramatic storylines, including Porsha’s second divorce, rumored tensions between cast members, and Phaedra’s highly anticipated mid-season return.