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Phaedra Parks is back on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” as a full-time cast member for Season 16!
The 50-year-old attorney and reality TV star announced her return on her Instagram Monday, sharing a photo of herself holding a peach, the show’s iconic symbol.
“You called, I answered,” Parks captioned the post, signaling her official return to the franchise that made her a household name.
Parks’ comeback follows the recent departure of Kenya Moore, who left the series under controversial circumstances. Reports surfaced that Moore was fired after allegedly sharing explicit photos of new cast member Brittany Eady. On June 25, the same day the news broke, Moore expressed her gratitude to fans in an emotional Instagram post, writing, “You are the best fans anyone could ever ask for, and I love you all so very much. Always and forever.”
Moore’s exit left fans wondering about the show’s dynamics, especially the anticipated reunion with her longtime frienemy, Porsha Williams, who also made her return this season after a long hiatus. However, viewers can look forward to the “frick and frack” duo’s comeback, as Williams and Parks reunite on screen.
Parks originally joined “RHOA” in Season 3 and left in Season 9 following a dramatic fallout with fellow cast member Kandi Burruss.
