Kandi Burruss Reacts To The New ‘Real Housewives

After Bravo TV unveiled the new cast of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta,' Kandi Burruss is sharing her reaction.

Kandi Burruss talks about the new additions to the next season of 'RHOA.

E! says! While appearing at the 90th Annual Drama League Awards on Friday, May 17, Burruss spoke exclusively with the outlet while appearing at the 90th Annual Drama League Awards. Burruss spoke exclusively with the outlet while appearing at the 90th Annual Drama League Awards on Friday, May 17. The public is now officially aware of Shamea Morton joining the cast, according to Burruss.

“I’m excited,” she explained. “I’m excited for Shamea, who is our friend. I’m glad it’s announced, so I don’t have to keep secrets anymore.

Burruss also discussed Porsha Williams' return to the reality series.

“I already knew she was going back before she announced it,” Burruss explained.

The 48-year-old explained that she and Williams had discussed their decision with the show. At the time, Burruss explained that she was unsure about returning while Williams was thinking she might go back.

“I already knew she was going back before she announced it,” Burruss said. “We both had talked about our decisions, [and] what we were thinking about doing. I was telling her I didn’t know if I was going to go back. She was telling me how she was thinking she might go back, so we knew. I am excited for her.”

E! says! News, Morton, and Williams will be joined by newcomers to the show, Brittany Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley. Additionally, familiar faces Kenya Moore and Drew Sidora are expected to return, while Cynthia Bailey is said to be appearing as a “friend of” During the conversation, Burruss revealed that she will still be tuned into the show despite no longer being a 'RHOA' peach. She talked about the things she won't miss now that she's out of the production loop.

“I’m not necessarily gonna miss that stress,” she said. “They started filming this week. I was talking to one of them, I can’t say who it was, but she was like, ‘Girl, it’s just a lot.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, I don’t know if I missed that part.’ I forgot about that first stress of getting the ball rolling when you’re meeting new people.”

Burruss also spoke about what she will miss about being part of 'RHOA.

“You don’t necessarily miss the stress or the work, but you miss the camaraderie part,” she said. “And knowing that you are part of something great. Because at the end of the day, no matter how much drama it was, my 14 seasons on that franchise [had] a lot of great things came from it.”

Another Atlanta Star Recently Announced Their Separation From The Set

The decision not to participate in the reality show was revealed by Burruss in February. She explained at the time that she had "started working on a lot of other things" and had "some nice big projects coming up soon." Burruss was not the only one who gave in to her resignation letter, however. Marlo Hampton announced her departure from the show a few weeks later, calling it a "fresh start" According to the report. Shereé Whitfield and Sanya Richards-Ross have also left the show. Please continue joining The Talk Lounge for more tea and updates.