Kenya Moore Responds After Controversial ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Episode Airs

Nationwide — Kenya Moore, the 53-year-old actuality TV star from Detroit, Michigan, has damaged her silence following her suspension from The Actual Housewives of Atlanta after a controversial second involving fellow castmate Brit Eady. Through the grand opening of her Kenya Moore Hair Spa, Moore publicly displayed specific photos of Eady—photos that Bravo blurred on air—which led to her elimination from the present for the remainder of Season 16. Regardless of the backlash, Moore took to Instagram to thank her supporters and mirror on her 12-year journey with the franchise.

Though Moore didn’t straight tackle the incident, her Instagram put up acknowledged the turbulent season. She expressed gratitude to her followers, calling them her “besties,” and thanked her glam workforce, occasion planners, and people who helped her launch the hair spa. Moore additionally wished the remaining forged members effectively for the remainder of the season, providing a swish exit regardless of the drama surrounding her suspension.

In keeping with Newsweek, the explosive episode aired simply hours earlier than Moore’s Instagram put up. It confirmed Moore revealing the blurred photos of Eady, which she claimed had been obtained by a non-public investigator. The stunt, perceived as an act of retaliation following an ongoing feud with Eady, shocked each viewers and fellow forged members. Porsha Williams referred to as the second “mortifying,” whereas Cynthia Bailey advised Moore, “I feel you’re higher than this.” Eady, who had tried to make peace on the salon opening, accused Moore of staging the drama for consideration.

Moore, who joined RHOA in Season 5 and appeared on Actual Housewives Final Women Journey, has denied any wrongdoing. She wrote on X (previously Twitter) in June that she by no means distributed personal photos or engaged in revenge porn. Moore mentioned her actions had been motivated by worry for her security, referencing an earlier altercation wherein Eady made a veiled menace on digicam, saying, “I received whips, pistols, every part.”

As of now, Bravo has not confirmed whether or not Moore will return for future seasons. Her picture has been faraway from promotional supplies, and he or she received’t seem in any confessionals for the remainder of Season 16. Regardless of this, followers have rallied behind her, with the hashtag #BringBackKenya trending on-line and lots of sharing messages of help on social media.

In a current interview on The Tamron Corridor Present, Moore revealed that she felt unsupported by manufacturing, saying, “There have been threats in my route… they usually made me really feel like I used to be being a Black Karen.” In the meantime, Eady posted a message on Instagram asserting, “I’m nonetheless standing robust it doesn’t matter what.” The way forward for Moore’s position within the Actual Housewives franchise stays unsure as Bravo continues airing the rest of Season 16.