The Real Housewives of Potomac star Robyn Dixon will not be returning to the franchise for its ninth season.
Speaking on her podcast “Reasonably Shady,” Dixon revealed the news Monday, stating clearly her exit was not her own decision.
“Yes, I will not be returning for season 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac,” Dixon, 45, said. “It’s reality. The network did not invite me back. I was fired, for lack of better words. I will not sugar-coat the situation the situation and say, ‘Ooh I am walking away and this is a break’ or anything like this. This is a network decision.”
Having been with the Maryland-based show since its premiere in January 2016, Dixon was one of the original cast members alongside Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Karen Huger, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, and Katie Rost. Throughout her tenure, she’s experienced various personal and professional highs and lows, including the rekindling and subsequent remarriage to her ex-husband, former NBA player Juan Dixon.
Reflecting on her time on the show, Dixon expressed gratitude and a positive outlook despite her exit. “I’m okay with it because nothing lasts forever. I’ve had a very long run on the show, and I just really appreciate that time and the opportunity that I had on the show,” she said. She extended her thanks to the network and the production company, as well as the fans who have supported her throughout the years.
“I do want to especially thank all of the fans and viewers who have supported me, showed love to me. Whether you directly sent me love or you prayed for me or you have positive thoughts around me, I appreciate you. And I hope I inspired you, the viewers, the fans, to live your life authentically. To not feel pressure to change for anyone, or impress people, and just to be yourself,” she continued.
News of Dixon’s departure was first hinted at by The Jasmine Brand and further confirmed by her co-star Candiace Dillard Bassett, who also announced her own exit from the show. However, Dixon chose to wait until the season fully concluded to formally address her departure.
During her announcement, Dixon emotionally acknowledged her co-host and longtime friend, Gizelle Bryant, appreciating the shared journey on the show. “I really want to say I love you,” she said. “It’s been such a fun, amazing, stressful, crazy wild journey the past 8 years. I couldn’t imagine doing what we did with anyone else.”
Goodbye!