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NeNe Leakes Returns to Bravo Amid Lawsuit Dismissal

1/17/2026

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NeNe Leakes, a reality TV figure, confirmed January 14, 2026 that she will return to Bravo for Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip.
Andy Cohen welcomed her back, noting the Real Housewives' 20th anniversary.
Leakes previously exited Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) in September 2020 and filed a lawsuit against Bravo, NBCUniversal, and Cohen, alleging racial insensitivity in the workplace.
After four months of negotiations, Leakes dismissed the suit without prejudice.

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NeNe Leakes, a reality TV figure, confirmed January 14, 2026 that she will return to Bravo for Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip.
Andy Cohen welcomed her back, noting the Real Housewives' 20th anniversary.
Leakes previously exited Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) in September 2020 and filed a lawsuit against Bravo, NBCUniversal, and Cohen, alleging racial insensitivity in the workplace.
After four months of negotiations, Leakes dismissed the suit without prejudice.