Season 6 of the Real Housewives of Atlanta more than likely had certainly one of the most explosives reunion specials in the historical past of the Bravo-owned franchise, after a major verbal incident between Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams at the reunion had became bodily.
The drama during the taping all took place over Moore’s remark referring to Williams’ marriage to ex-husband Kordell Stewart, whom she was married to from 2011 to 2013. The former good looks festival claimed that Williams were unfaithful throughout her time with Stewart before getting out her megaphone prop and yell “dumb h**” at her rival.
The 39-year-old TV character, who is worth a reported $3 million, reacted through grabbing Moore by her hair and dragging her throughout the degree. The cast was stunned by means of Williams’ transfer to get physical with her co-star, however many agreed that Moore additionally had it coming to her since she had been upsetting a number of of the girls together with her props throughout the filming of the reunion.
Williams was later despatched house after being advised through executive manufacturer Andy Cohen that she may not be needed for the remainder of the taping. Little did she know she would soon lose her position as a housewife on one in every of Bravo’s highest-rated shows. Here’s the lowdown…
Porsha Williams Exits ‘RHOA’
The reunion altercation made headlines for weeks. While fans agreed that Moore may also be tricky to be round now and then, Williams’ resolution to position hands on her cast member was uncalled for and inappropriate on all accounts.
Moore had known as the law enforcement officials on Williams but she was unable to finish her police commentary till after she had wrapped the reunion particular, which later led to Williams’ arrest in April 2014.
The Waiting to Exhale actress was additionally purported to have instructed manufacturers that in the event that they sought after her to return for season 7 of Real Housewives of Atlanta, which was set to commence filming by way of the summer of 2014, Williams must be fired from her role.
In a statement of her own, Moore gushed, "We all agree that we don't condone violence. We’ve become angry with each other, we've threatened each other and gone to the edge. But at the end of the day, we know there's a line. If there are no consequences, then where does it end?”
"I believe Porsha was able to provoke me. If any person is in a position to blacking out and not taking duty for their actions, they should now not be in this kind of surroundings," she said. "They shouldn't have a level similar to this.
"She is a granddaughter of a civil rights leader. She does not have the tools to navigate this process. It's just very unfortunate and sad. If I was in her position, the first thing I would do is apologize.”
Bravo and Cohen later confirmed that Williams had officially been demoted from being a housewife to a “friend of the show.”
According to reports, the decision was primarily made following backlash from viewers who pondered how a television network can condone such behavior — not to mention that they would have even allowed for such chaotic scenes to air on TV, to begin with.
While sources say producers saved face by not allowing the drama to affect the show’s reputation, Cohen claimed in an interview that Williams simply didn’t have that big of a storyline to put her front and center with the rest of the girls as a housewife.
Williams had issued an apology to Williams via Us Weekly where she wrote, “[…] Violence is not the answer and I want to apologize to my fans, the viewers, and the other ladies for my behavior. For the thousands of supporters that have stuck by me, I thank you immensely and encourage you to donate to shelters for abused woman and support charities that stop bullying.
“As I mentioned on the show, I am embarrassed of my reaction and the way that I handled the provocation and I am dedicated to helping others learn appropriate ways to cope with bullies and abusers, and from this experience, I hope to continue on a path of personal and spiritual growth.”
While Williams didn’t hold a prominent position on the sixth series of RHOA, Cohen confirmed the following year that the socialite was, indeed, returning as a housewife alongside Moore, Kim Fields, Phaedra Parks, Cynthia Bailey, and Kandi Burruss.
Williams is one of the highest-earning stars on RHOA, earning between $1.3 million to $1.7 million per season.
The reality star recently announced her engagement to fiancé icon Goubadia, who is the estranged husband of “friend of the show” Falynn. The drama concerning Williams’ new relationship is expected to play out in season 14, which begins taping this summer.
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