NeNe Leakes Rules Out Full-Time Return to RHOA

During a September 2026 appearance on the Big Tigger in the Morning show, Leakes addressed widespread speculation regarding her comeback. Referencing Cohen’s recent remarks that the current RHOA cast is already stacked, she acknowledged the reality of the situation: “NeNe won’t be back.” Despite a past lawsuit against the network following her 2020 exit, she maintains there is no lingering animosity between her and Cohen.

While a permanent return is off the table, Leakes remains open to peripheral roles, such as hosting trips or making guest appearances. She drew a firm line at participating in reunions, citing the toxic environment of alliances and group confrontations as factors she no longer wishes to navigate. For now, the former star is prioritizing her acting career, with recent credits in projects like The Upshaws and Clean Slate, signaling a definitive shift away from the demands of full-time reality television.