K. Michelle and Pinky Cole Make Their “RHOA” Debut in Season 17 Trailer [Video]

K. Michelle and Pinky Cole have officially been introduced as the newest Atlanta Housewives. Bravo confirmed the news in the official trailer for “Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 17, where both women appear as full-time cast members holding peaches.

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K. Michelle, known for her music career and past reality television appearances, speaks on her country music career and also showcases her largely private marriage in the clip. The trailer shows her in heated exchanges during a girls’ gathering, which signals she will not play nice this upcoming season. Meanwhile, Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole brings business boss energy to “RHOA” Season 17. She built a nationally recognized plant-based burger brand rooted in Atlanta, and in the trailer, she balances family life and entrepreneurship while stepping into a circle that rarely welcomes newcomers quietly.

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 17 also features returning cast members Porsha Williams, Angela Oakley, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, and Shamea Morton. So while familiar faces are back, the addition of K. Michelle and Cole creates new alliances and potential friction.

Season 17 premieres April 5, 2026, on Bravo.