‘RHOA’ Season 17 Is Messy, Welcomes Ok. Michelle & Pinky Cole

Strap down your wigs, girls and gents, as #RHOA prepares to hit a excessive be aware with a rustic crooner and her husband, a plant-based boss babe, a sure Housewife’s girl love, and that long-denied songstress skirmish.

The Actual Housewives of Atlanta is again for season 17, and Bravo is promising fiercer vibes, contemporary faces, and acquainted feuds when the franchise returns Sunday, April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will stream the subsequent day on Peacock.

As beforehand reported, returning Housewives embody Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell. Becoming a member of the combo are award-winning entrepreneur Pinky Cole, the powerhouse behind Slutty Vegan, and Billboard chart-topper-turned-country-crooner Ok. Michelle. Fan favourite Cynthia Bailey can be again as a buddy.

#RHOA Season 17 Trailer Options Contemporary Faces

Bravo teases that season 17 is “wilder than ever,” with friendships pushed to their limits and a warmer, bolder, and extra unpredictable Atlanta.

Within the trailer, we see that it’s tea time for a gaggle of lovely dolls who “actually tried to be good.”

The decorum rapidly goes out the window, nonetheless, because the dolls swap Hennessy for tea amid allegations of “consuming useless individuals,” sleeping with a married man and somebody being referred to as “Mr. Clear” and “Papa Smurf.”

“And when the tea is poured, that’s when the dolls come alive,” says the narrator. 

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Ok. Michelle makes her first look within the trailer, dubbing Atlanta “Black Hollywood” earlier than Porsha talks about her love triangle. The overtly bisexual Housewife is seen cuddled up with Mike Anthony and says she “didn’t anticipate God to ship a 6’5″ tall man with massive arms and tattoos.”

Mike is perhaps outdated information, nonetheless, as a result of we additionally meet Porsha’s new girl love, Sway. 

Ok. Michelle then particulars her life along with her longtime love-turned-husband, Dr. Kastan Sims. The dentist and the Housewife are seen having a dialog about Ok’s nation profession.

“I’m on the largest nation music label and I don’t assume individuals perceive that strain being the one Black girl,” says Ok.

Subsequent, we meet one other new Housewife, Pinky Cole.

The $100M Slutty Vegan CEO particulars her fabulous accomplishments to her husband, fellow restaurateur, Huge Dave. 

The women additionally journey to Dallas for his or her women’ journey, and Shamea tells her hubby that she desires to “personal her personal issues,” whereas he stays expressionless on the information. 

Then issues get tense between Porsha and Kelli amid allegations that Kelli slept with a married man. 

As for Drew Sidora, her love life takes middle stage. The singer who’s estranged from Ralph Pittman lastly lets viewers meet Black, her alleged new boo—however that comes with drama too.

Ok. Michelle casually mentions that Black has been in her DMs.

That potential DM drama could possibly be why issues get explosive between Ok and Drew.

“Hold my title out your mouth,” warns Ok. Michelle whereas being held again. 

“Don’t you ever deal with me that method!,” replies Drew, who’s additionally being restrained. 

That’s not the largest blowup, nonetheless. An irate Porsha warns Kelli to sit down there and drink her liquor after the NaNa’s Hen & Waffles proprietor alleges that Porsha connected with “each Nigerian in Atlanta.”

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Porsha steps into a brand new period along with her divorce finalized and her courting roster broad open. Not one however two potential love pursuits are getting into the group chat, and whereas some sister-friend bonds stay rocky—like her one with Shamea—she’s decided to maintain issues peachy, or not less than attempt.

Perennial individuals’s champ Phaedra returns with razor-sharp reads and signature Southern sass. She’s open to mending fences with Angela whereas juggling motherhood, enterprise, and a bit of dip again into the courting pool.

Are you able to “Drop it with Drew” this season? You ought to be. Drew is balancing appearing, music, and mommy duties whereas cautiously navigating new romances. Although she’s maintaining elements of her courting life near the vest, surprising conflicts threaten her quest for calm.

Returning new Housewife Shamea is completed taking part in small and investing in herself in a serious method with the launch of her personal rum firm. Entrepreneurship proves tougher than anticipated, particularly with lingering rigidity with Porsha and clashes with Drew. On prime of that, her fertility journey continues in season 17.

Additionally returning is the “hottest b*** within the room,” Angela, who’s talking her fact and holding the women accountable whereas navigating grief after her mom’s passing. With husband Charles Oakley by her facet, she’s working to restore fractured friendships, silence explosive rumors, and solidify her personal legacy.

Sure, chef! Kelli is juggling motherhood, courting, and the opening of her second restaurant location. Together with her oldest daughter heading to varsity and rumors swirling throughout the group, she’s decided to show she will be able to deal with warmth out and in of the kitchen.

Simply one of the extremely anticipated additions this season, Ok. Michelle is exhibiting that whereas she’s not new to the A, she’s true to it. The platinum-selling artist is showcasing her newlywed life with Dr. Kastan Sims, and arrives able to plant new roots. She’s formally shaking the desk and persevering with her crossover into nation music. Bravo reviews that she’s constructing bonds and voicing daring opinions whereas remaining her unapologetic true self.

Slutty Vegan boss babe Pinky Cole joins the forged with enterprise savvy and daring ambition. After dropping her firm and preventing to purchase it again, the CEO is navigating a brand new chapter as a spouse, mom of 5, and mogul. This season, nonetheless, might also introduce some plant-based beef.