NeNe Leakes Returns to Bravo for Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip

In the six-minute preview, Leakes pulls up to Williams’ residence in a white Range Rover, sporting an all-brown jumpsuit and a custom Hermes Birkin bag. The interaction between the two women is brief but carries heavy weight for viewers, as it follows a years-long period of estrangement that began after Leakes filed a lawsuit against Bravo, NBC Universal, and Andy Cohen in 2022. She had alleged the entities fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in racial discrimination.

While Leakes is not a permanent cast member, her presence in the series—which premieres Sunday, August 9—has reignited speculation regarding a full-time return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Fans have flooded social media with calls for her reinstatement, treating the footage as a major cultural event. Despite the excitement, Andy Cohen has publicly dismissed reports that Leakes is being courted for a comeback, stating that the current cast is settled and the rumors are unfounded. Nevertheless, the reconciliation between Leakes and the network signals a new chapter for the franchise, keeping observers guessing about potential future negotiations.