What new changes are coming to The Real Housewives of Atlanta in season 17?

The upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta will feature "some new peaches," or new cast members, who are described as "very interesting" and "very different" from the show's previous stars. Additionally, the season will include a mix of "the glory days" and "a splash of new."

What can viewers expect from the Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey's return to RHOA?

After a long hiatus, Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey are making a comeback to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for season 17. The two veteran Housewives are vowing to "come for all of them" and shake up the show with their return.

What kind of trips will the RHOA cast take in season 17?

The upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta will feature both domestic and international trips, which Bailey described as "very important" and a source of excitement for the cast. The Housewives are keeping the specifics of the trips under wraps, but they promise the adventures will be a highlight of the season.

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Phaedra and Cynthia Vow to Shake Up The Real Housewives of Atlanta in Season 17

16 Nov

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Summary

Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey returning to RHOA for season 17
New "peaches" (cast members) joining the show
Exciting domestic and international trips planned for the season

Phaedra and Cynthia Vow to Shake Up The Real Housewives of Atlanta in Season 17

In an exclusive interview at BravoCon 2025, former The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey announced their highly anticipated return to the show for its upcoming 17th season. The two veteran Housewives are ready to shake things up, with Bailey, 58, declaring, "We are coming for all of them," while Parks, 52, added, "Move over everybody. We are back. We are back, honey."

The new season of RHOA is set to feature "some new peaches," or new cast members, according to Parks. She described the newcomers as "very interesting" and "very different" from the show's previous stars, promising to add "a little spice to the gumbo." However, the series will also maintain its core cast, with Bailey hinting at a mix of "the glory days" and "a splash of new."