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Cynthia Bailey Sets the Record Straight on ‘RHOA’ Drama and Cast Feuds
From K. Michelle ‘plot’ claims to Porsha’s oyster shade, Cynthia sets the record straight on this messy RHOA season and reveals which OG she wants back
ByBernadette Giacomazzo
July 7, 2026
Cynthia Bailey is clearing the air on some of the biggest Real Housewives of Atlanta controversies—and she’s not buying the idea that anyone is secretly plotting against K. Michelle
During an appearance on Page Six’sVirtual Reali-Tea, Bailey addressed the season’s most talked-about feuds, defended several of her castmates, reflected on fractured Bravo friendships, and even revealed which OG she’d bring back to Atlanta. “I do not feel like people are actually plotting against K,” Bailey said. “When you say ‘plot’ and ‘scheme,’ those words are very intentional and strong.”
While acknowledging that K. Michelle is reacting to something, Bailey added, “From what I know from the ladies that I’ve been around, I know nothing of a plot and a scheme.”
Bailey also shut down speculation that Porsha Williams intentionally shaded K. Michelle with her now-viral oyster comment. “It was just a coincidence,” she said, explaining that she was the only cast member who actually ordered oysters that night
Bailey also came to Drew Sidora’s defense after her national anthem performance became a punchline on the show. “I didn’t like that,” Bailey said. “Drew is an amazing singer… they could have gave her that.”
The former Housewife also looked ahead instead of back when asked which Atlanta original she’d welcome home. “I would have to say NeNe,” Bailey said, crediting NeNe Leakes with bringing her onto the series in Season 3
She also teased that fans will see Leakes receive her “well-deserved flowers” during Bravo’s upcoming anniversary celebration
Bailey also weighed in on the breakup between Garcelle Beauvais and Sutton Stracke, calling it “really sad” and saying she hopes the longtime friends eventually find their way back to each other
Bailey recently made headlines for weighing in on Denise Richards’ increasingly contentious divorce from Aaron Phypers. At the time, she said she was “heartbroken” for Richards and made it clear she’s standing behind her friend. Although she hasn’t reached out directly during the legal battle, Bailey said they’ve remained in touch and that she wanted to give Richards “some space and some time.”
Richards and Phypers have been locked in a bitter public dispute since he filed for divorce. Richards later obtained a temporary restraining order after accusing him of repeated physical abuse, allegations Phypers has denied
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