RHOA Shake-Up: Insider Insights from Producer Peta Phipps on Season 16 Cast Changes

As the Real Housewives of Atlanta gears up for its 16th season, fans are eagerly anticipating the roster of stars set to grace their screens. In an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, RHOA producer Peta Phipps offered tantalizing hints about the upcoming season, shedding light on both departures and arrivals.

Peta Phipps - pictured with Phaedra Parks - spoke exclusively with The U.S. Sun about the upcoming RHOA season

With the recent exits of fan favorites Kandi Burruss, Marlo Hampton, and Sanya Richards-Ross, speculation has been rife about who will fill their shoes. Phipps tantalizingly hinted at a mix of familiar faces and fresh talent, promising an “eclectic mix” that will make for one of the show’s most powerful seasons yet.

Marlo Hampton and Kandi Burruss revealed they will not be returning to season 16

While Phipps remained tight-lipped about specific names, she assured fans that they would be thrilled by the lineup. With Porsha Williams confirmed to return, anticipation is building as viewers eagerly await further announcements.

It is unclear if Kenya Moore, Sheree Whitfield and Drew Sidora from season 15 - the cast is pictured here - will be returningPeta - pictured with Brooke Burke at the ICON Luxury Travel Lounge  - said that next season of RHOA will have bigger ratings

Reflecting on the franchise’s recent ratings dip, Phipps expressed confidence that the upcoming cast shake-up would breathe new life into the series. Drawing on her experience with other Housewives franchises, she emphasized the importance of a dynamic mix of personalities and storylines in driving viewer engagement.

Phaedra Parks - pictured in front of the RoMarley Beach House by The Fives Hotels & Residences in Mexico pop-up - hinted that she will not be returning to RHOA

As speculation swirls and excitement mounts, fans can only “stay tuned” for the highly-anticipated premiere of Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16.

Bravo fans are hoping to see NeNe Leakes return to season 16