Cynthia Bailey Says RHOA Season 16 Cast Additions Bring ‘New Blood’

The Real Housewives of Atlanta got some much-needed ‘new blood’ for season 16, according to returning favorite Cynthia Bailey.

“We’re on week three and already these girls aren’t shy about getting their hands dirty,” Cynthia, 57, exclusively shared. Us every week has Gurus the magazine’s #30Voices30Days launch party on Saturday June 1st. “I think you’re going to enjoy it.” I think three of them bring just the right amount of new blood that we needed for season 16.”

She continued, “So it’s going to be sweet and maybe bittersweet, but I think you’re going to have fun.”

While Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams And Drew Sidora will all keep their peaches for season 16, a slew of new faces will join them. Bravo previously confirmed that Brittany Eady, Kelly Ferrell And Angela Oakley joined the cast. Shamea Morton Mwangifor her part, was transformed into a full-time housewife after previous guest appearances.

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Cynthia, meanwhile, was an OG star between seasons 3 and 13, eventually leaving the series in 2021. She will return in RHOA season 16 as a “friend.”

“Honestly, I was a little worried about it just because I’m in such a quiet time in my life,” Cynthia said. We during Saturday’s event, which took place at the Godfrey Hotel Hollywood. “I’m older and definitely one of the older women on the show. I just do what I do and I choose love and peace.

She added: “I don’t really want drama in my life. However, I have a lot of history with some of the women who are still on the show and just with the show in general. So I feel like at this point I can hopefully navigate the roads carefully. I’m just excited to see Atlanta back on top.

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Cynthia, who traveled the coast between Los Angeles and Atlanta, has a long history with Kenya, 53 years old. The two women notably argued during Ultimate Real Housewives Girls Trip season 1, broadcast in 2021.

“Was good. We managed to pass Girls trip,» Cynthia said We. “We took a break from each other, a break that I definitely initiated because I wasn’t happy after the Girls trip. Was good. We respect the boundaries of each other’s friendship. I still love him and we’re in a great space.

According to Cynthia, she’s “spending a little more time” in Atlanta while filming RHOA.

“I spend most of my time 50-50,” she explained.

With reporting by Mike Vulpo