Why RHOA Fans Think Kandi Won’t Be Back Next Season
Kandi Burruss has spent the most seasons on The Real Housewives of Atlanta but fans think season 14 will be her last. Kandi has enjoyed a consecutive 13-season reign on the franchise, the longest of any cast member. While not technically an OG, Kandi has had the pleasure of starring as a full-time housewife since season 2. Now with Phaedra Parks' return to Bravo, a growing number of fans are seeking her RHOA comeback. The only issue is, if Phaedra comes back, then Kandi will be making her exit.
Kandi was the reason Phaedra was fired from RHOA at the end of season 9. She was axed after everyone realized the allegations she made about Kandi and Todd Tucker were all lies. Phaedra is the only housewife in history to be dismissed for lying about another cast member. Since her departure, Kandi has vowed to never film with her again. But producers found a way to bring Phaedra back to Bravo without her filming for RHOA. Phaedra has been receiving praise for her additions on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip season 2 and her guest appearance on the newest franchise The Real Housewives of Dubai.
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Amid growing requests for Phaedra's return on RHOA, show fans are speculating about whether season 14 will be Kandi's last. Reddit user u/BuildingUsual3992 explained why they think Kandi won't return for season 15. After noting how much the season 14 ratings have "nosedived" since season 13, the Redditor thinks Kandi's alleged $2.5m+ salary is way too high for the 700-800k average viewers the show has started to bring in each week. The fan believes that show producers are starting to ask themselves "how can we justify paying Kandi this amount with very low
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