The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Karen Huger will be missing from the season 9 reunion taping to focus on her health.
“Karen made the important decision to enter a private recovery program, so was unable to attend the reunion taping today,” Huger’s manager, Ryan Tresdale, said in a statement to Bravo’s The Daily Dish on Thursday, January 9. “She was fully supported in this choice. We stand behind Karen as she embarks on this meaningful journey and are proud of her for taking such a significant step forward in her personal growth.”
Earlier in the day, Bravo shared a sneak peek of the upcoming reunion and Huger, 61, was noticeably absent from the cast.
“Dropping the #RHOP Season 9 Reunion seating chart here,” Bravo wrote via Instagram. “More info to come soon…”
Mia Thornton, Wendy Osefo and newcomer Stacey Rusch were seated on one side of host Andy Cohen. On the other side were Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby and newbie Keiarna Stewart.
“Where is Karen??” The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams wrote in the comments section as fans speculated where the original Real Housewives of Potomac star could be.
Jacqueline Blake, Mia Thornton, Keiarna Stewart, Wendy Osefo, Karen Alberto Rodriguez/Bravo
In a separate Instagram Story, Bravo posted a photo of Cohen’s hand touching Bryant’s freshly manicured nails. “Holding space for the #RHOP reunion,” the network wrote. “Filming now.”
In December 2024, Huger, 61, was convicted of DUI, negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision and failure to notify authorities of an address change, according to a report from Fox5 DC. The report also stated she was acquitted of one charge of reckless driving.
After the guilty verdict, the police body cam footage from Huger’s arrest was also released.
“Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,” Huger’s attorney, A. Scott Bolden, told People in a statement at the time. “We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”
The reality star — whose nickname is the Grand Dame — is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, January 29, and faces up to two years behind bars.
Throughout season 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac, Huger said she has been limited about what she can say about her case that stemmed from a Maryland car accident in March 2024.
Gizelle Bryant shows her outspoken, no-nonsense personality on The Real Housewives of Potomac, and she’s proud of it. “I’ve done everything that I’ve said I was going to do: stay true to myself, don’t take anything too seriously — which I don’t do — and just have fun with it,” Gizelle, 53, exclusively told Us […]
That didn’t stop her costars and Cohen, 56, from discussing the legal drama.
“I think it’s all sad,” he told People in December 2024. “I haven’t really processed it yet, but I think it’s very sad.”
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