Kenya Moore might have ditched her peach from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but she’s definitely still keeping tabs on her old stomping grounds. Recent episodes of RHOA Season 16 have been taking a serious nosedive in the ratings department, hitting an all-time low that’s got the Bravo universe buzzing. Despite bringing back fan favorites like Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton, this season’s been a bit of a mess, overshadowed by behind-the-scenes drama and cast shake-ups that just won’t quit.
The ratings struggle couldn’t come at a worse time for the long-running franchise, especially after Kenya’s exit following that whole fiasco with explicit photos of newcomer Brit Eady. And while Kenya’s no longer gracing our screens weekly, her social media activity makes it pretty clear she’s watching the show’s current troubles with some interest.
That Eye Emoji Says It All
When word got out that RHOA Episode 12 tanked with a measly 0.09 rating in the crucial 18-49 demographic, Kenya couldn’t help but throw a little shade. Reports show she not only smashed the like button on an Instagram post from The Bravo Shade Room highlighting the ratings disaster, but she also dropped a double eye emoji in the comments. This tiny but loaded gesture from the former housewife didn’t slip past eagle-eyed fans, with many wondering if she was throwing subtle shade, especially about Phaedra Parks making her grand return. Let’s be real – that emoji speaks volumes about Kenya keeping score after her exit.
Why RHOA’s Ratings Are In The Toilet
Season 16 of RHOA kicked off with tons of hype, especially with the cast shake-up bringing back some fan favorites. But something’s clearly not clicking with viewers. Kenya’s departure left a massive hole in the show’s dynamic – even her former co-star Cynthia Bailey admitted as much, calling Kenya a “phenomenal Housewife” whose absence has been tough on the series]. Add in all that messy drama around Brit Eady’s photos and the subsequent cast reshuffling, and you’ve got a recipe for viewers changing the channel when the franchise desperately needed some stability.
Can Phaedra’s Comeback Save The Day?
Even with ratings hitting rock bottom, some TV insiders think Phaedra Parks returning might eventually turn things around. As a longtime fan favorite known for her killer one-liners and complicated friendships, Phaedra was supposed to breathe new life into the Atlanta franchise. Kenya’s side-eye at the ratings crash has fans wondering about her feelings on Phaedra’s return, considering they’ve never exactly been besties in past seasons. The timing of Kenya’s social media shade right when everyone’s talking about Phaedra has only added fuel to the gossip fire among die-hard RHOA fans.
Is Kenya Done For Good?
Even though she’s currently MIA from RHOA, Kenya’s future with the franchise isn’t necessarily sealed. Cynthia Bailey has publicly said she hopes Kenya will come back someday, suggesting the door hasn’t completely slammed shut. The current ratings disaster might actually give Kenya some serious leverage in future negotiations, since producers might be desperate to bring back the big personalities who actually drew viewers. For now, you can catch new episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo, and on Hayu if you’re watching from the UK or Ireland.
