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Season 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac is mere days away, and fans can’t wait to see the ladies back on Bravo. Of course, the new season arrives as Candiace Dillard Basset and Robyn Dixon are both absent. Now, Karen Huger is opening up about the season, what fans can expect, and her DUI.
Fans will recall that Karen was charged with a DUI in March of this year. However, based on the trailer for the upcoming season, it seems she has support from some of her cast mates.
Recently, the “Grand Dame” was on the red carpet and spoke to Extra TV about the upcoming season of RHOP. Regarding the “vibe” of the season, Karen says, “I think it is lighter, to be honest with you. I do miss Candiace and Robyn, you know, those are my girls.”
She and the interviewer then joke that she actually misses throwing shade at Robyn instead of missing her.
Karen goes on, “I’m sure Robyn misses me if she were honest about it. We had great banter in that way, so I do miss that. And Candiace, motherhood looks good on her. I can’t wait for the baby.”
She continues, “So yeah, we’re just evolving and the new girls, they’re special. No, they are fantastic, actually. I do like what they’re bringing. It is fresh. It is new, and I think the viewers are going to be entertained.”
The interviewer goes on to ask Karen about her relationship with Gizelle Bryant this season. He also asked if she is still critiquing her fashions.
She says, “I’m not critiquing her fashions this season to be honest with you. We’re in a better place so I think the viewers will enjoy that. I don’t know how long it’s gonna last that depends on Gizelle because I’m not the messy one, but we are the best frenemies in the franchise. All of the franchises, I would say. And we do know when to lift each other up and support each other. So, that’s a beautiful thing.”
They then talk about the ladies “coming for her.” In particular, the interviewer asked if Ashley Darby was coming after her. She explains, “Ashley and I do dance a minute, but I wouldn’t say so because Ashley and I have a really good relationship. What I think makes us real is that we do have those banters, and then we move on and hug.”
Karen goes on, “I would say we do have one dilapidated pole humper that’s coming after me, and, you know, I don’t know why, but I will handle that, too.”
Of course, it seems she’s talking about Mia Thornton. She continues, “I’ll move on, absolutely. I mean, that’s what it’s about. I introduced her, and I don’t take any responsibility for it.”
The topic of her car accident and DUI then comes up.
According to Karen, “I don’t have a drinking problem, let’s be very clear, but all of us have accidents. So, it’s still being adjudicated, and I can’t talk about it, but I’ll say this: the girls are human, and what makes me the Grand Dame is that I’m able to see who they are in that moment. Everybody likes a little shine from the Dame, so I gave it to them.”
They then discuss her marriage and how it plays out this season. Karen explains, “Ray is fantastic. He’s a handful. We are very real this season. So, everyone’s rooting for the institution, and it makes it, but not without reality. I think that’s one of the reasons I have been successful in reality TV. I don’t change my life for the show. I signed up for reality, so I give it to you.”
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