Phaedra Parks Makes Dramatic Return to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' After Six-Season Hiatus
(Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
(Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Phaedra Parks is back on Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' for Season 16, after a six-season break and a new wave of fame from 'The Traitors USA' Season 2.
Parks announced her triumphant return on Instagram, writing, “You called. I answered,” with a peach emoji for good measure. She even shared a photo of herself holding a peach while exiting a private jet, surrounded by enough luggage to pack for a year-long stay.
But that's not all! Parks is also pulling double duty as a main cast member on 'Married to Medicine,' having just wrapped up filming for Season 11. It's her second season on the medical reality series, proving that Phaedra’s talents are not confined to just one show.
Parks originally joined 'RHOA' in Season 3 and quickly became a fan favorite thanks to her sharp wit and fiery comebacks. After leaving the show post-Season 9, she took a six-season break, only to make a splashy return for Season 16.
This year, Parks also became one of the standout stars of 'The Traitors USA' Season 2. Many competitors underestimated her, seeing her as just a reality TV star, but Phaedra turned the tables, using her 'RHOA' fame to outsmart them. Her cutting remarks about fellow contestants and Bravo co-stars quickly became meme gold.
Currently, 'RHOA' is in the midst of production for its supposed rebooted Season 16. However, drama struck when Kenya Moore allegedly printed sexually explicit photos of a co-star, leading to her suspension and eventual exit from the show. This left a peach-sized hole in the cast, and fans clamored for Parks to return and save the season.
Porsha Williams, another 'RHOA' star and 'Married to Medicine' main cast member, championed Parks's return. During an Instagram Live, Williams urged fans to write to Bravo, saying, “I need y’all to go and write Bravo and let them know that we want Phaedra to come and play. I tend to believe there’s enough of Phaedra to go around. She’s a Traitors star. She’s rocking 'Married to Medicine.' Why not come and get this bag over here, sis? Right?”
So, grab your peaches and get ready, because Phaedra Parks is back and ready to bring the drama to Season 16 of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta!'