Karen Huger's RHOP Costars Question the Timing of Her Rehab Stay

Word on the street is...The Real Housewives of Potomac cast has doubts about Karen Huger's reason for missing the season nine reunion.

Why Karen Huger's RHOP Costars Question the Timing of Her Rehab Stay

Specifically, Wendy Osefo questions the timing of the Grande Dame seeking treatment at a private rehab facility following her DUI conviction in January.

"It's kind of interesting that she's doing it before her sentencing," Wendy ponders in E! News' exclusive sneak peek at part one of the reunion, airing Feb. 16. "And I'm wondering, 'Is she doing it because she feels like she needs help, or is she doing it because she feels it will lighten the blow of the sentence?'"

The proposition angers season nine newbie Stacey Rusch, who tells the group, "Let's give her grace. I'm just happy that she's in recovery and taking care of herself."

Still, Wendy thinks it is fair to ask questions about Karen's ongoing legal and personal troubles.

"I get that, but I feel like sometimes what you're trying to say is by us questioning her as a friend, you're trying to lessen what we're saying and that's not fair," she tells Stacey in the preview. "This doesn't have to be cooker cutter all the time. Because a friendship is also being honest."

Mia Thornton then makes it known that she's on Wendy's side.

"Do I also feel that she's going to rehab right now because she's trying to lessen her sentence?" she asks before adding, "Absolutely."

Plus, Karen's longtime frenemy Gizelle Bryant reasons, "And anybody would."

Wendy agrees by replying, "I can't knock the hustle. I would too."

Ashley Darby then breaks the tension of the serious conversation by pulling out a framed picture of Karen to represent the 61-year-old in her absence.

The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9 Reunion, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Keiarna Stewart

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"I had a feeling the Grande Dame would not be present today," Ashley tells the cast and host Andy Cohen before hilariously finding a spot on the couch for Karen's photo. "She's here in white."

Check out the preview above, and see more of the ladies discussing Karen's drunk driving arrest and potential jail time when The Real Housewives of Potomac reunion kicks off Sunday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. on Bravo.

Keep reading for a closer look at the cast's stunning reunion dresses.

The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9 Reunion Looks — Mia Thornton

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