'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Season 17 Cast Changes: 3 Stars Exit, 6 Stars Return & 1 Former Housewife In Talks to Return

Eudoxie Bridges – IN TALKS

Eudoxie Bridges is rumored to be in talks to join the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta.

She is a model, author and philanthropist, as well as the wife of rapper and actor Ludacris.

Tammy Rivera – IN TALKS

Tammy Rivera is also reportedly in talks as a potential new cast member.

She is a singer, fashion designer, and businesswoman, and is most well known for appearing on the reality show Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta

K Michelle – IN TALKS

K Michelle is rumored to be in talks to join the new season as a friend of the show.

She is best known as a singer, and has appeared on several other reality shows, including Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta, Marriage Bootcamp and her own series, K. Michelle: My Life, for three seasons.

Nene Leakes – IN TALKS, BUT FELL THROUGH

Nene Leakes is rumored have been in talks to return to the show, but those fell through.

She was also rumored to potentially return for season 16, however, TMZ reported that she was not returning. They reported that she was not in talks and producers have not reached out to her. When the cast was announced, she was not included, confirming she’s not coming back.

Nene was an original cast member, before leaving after season seven. She appeared as a guest in season eight, and returned full time for seasons 10-12.

Pinky Cole Hayes – IN TALKS

Pinky Cole Hayes is rumored to be in talks to join RHOA season 17.

She is the founder of Slutty Vegan ATL, a vegan restaurant in the city. She also released a cookbook, “Eat Plants, B*tch: 91 Vegan Recipes That Will Blow Your Meat-Loving Mind.”

Eudoxie Bridges – IN TALKS

Eudoxie Bridges is rumored to be in talks to join the new season of Real Housewives of Atlanta.

She is a model, author and philanthropist, as well as the wife of rapper and actor Ludacris.

Tammy Rivera – IN TALKS

Tammy Rivera is also reportedly in talks as a potential new cast member.

She is a singer, fashion designer, and businesswoman, and is most well known for appearing on the reality show Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.

K Michelle – IN TALKS

K Michelle is rumored to be in talks to join the new season as a friend of the show.

She is best known as a singer, and has appeared on several other reality shows, including Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta, Marriage Bootcamp and her own series, K. Michelle: My Life, for three seasons.