‘Real Housewives’ Alum Sparks Rumors She’s Dating a Famous Singer

The cast of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” is currently filming a new season. However, Mia Thornton isn’t among them as she previously announced she was leaving the show. Now, she’s sparking dating rumors with none other than R&B singer Bobby Valentino.

The former “Real Housewives of Potomac” star recently took to her Instagram account to share photos of what looks to be a vacation. Mia Thornton said in the caption of the post, “This is definitely my “get prettier and have fun” era. 💋 MIAmor #atl #wejusthavingfun.”

The Instagram post contains several images. The first is of Mia on the edge of a boat and wearing a blue two-piece, with the sunset in the background. One of the other pictures is of a white background with the words, “category is body” written in a black font.”

From there, there are pictures of Mia Thornton with Bobby Valentino behind her. He’s in multiple photos and a couple of videos. Notably, the post also includes videos of Mia driving the boat. It’s also worth noting that before this, she had stated that she was single, so they may be forming a romantic relationship. Of course, there’s always the chance they’re simply friends.

Mia Thornton Has Exited ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ and Moved to Atlanta

According to Bravo, Mia Thornton announced her departure from “The Real Housewives of Potomac” cast in April 2025. She wrote on Instagram, “With every new season comes a new beginning, and I have some news to share. My family and I have made the decision to relocate to Atlanta, and with that, I will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Potomac next season.”

Mia Thornton reflected on her RHOP legacy by saying, “The past four seasons have been an unforgettable journey, one filled with growth, lessons, and so many incredible memories. I want to thank Truly Original, Bravo, NBCUniversal, and Andy Cohen for believing in me and giving me the space to share my story.” 

She then said, “To my castmates: thank you for the laughs, the lessons, and the unforgettable moments. And to the amazing fans, your love and support has meant everything to me. I’ll always carry that with me.”

It’s also important to note that this announcement came after Mia Thornton left the season 9 reunion early. Because of this, many saw the writing on the wall regarding her future on the show. She previously expressed interest in joining “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”

The RHOP Cast Is Filming

As mentioned, the cast of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” is currently filming for season 10. It will include Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, Stacey Rusch, and Keiarna Stewart. Two new women are also said to be joining the series. They are Tia Glover and Angel Massie. Monique Samuels is also making her grand return as a friend of the show.  

There is no word on when RHOP season 10 will premiere or if Mia Thornton’s abrupt reunion exit will be mentioned.