Season 9 Premiere of Real Housewives of Potomac Sees Shocking Drop in Viewership After Cast Divide!

Season 9 of Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) has officially premiered, but viewer numbers have seen a significant drop. With key cast members Robyn Dixon and Candiace Dillard-Bassett exiting the show, many fans were left wondering how the season would unfold. Candiace chose to leave to focus on her pregnancy, while Robyn confirmed she was not asked to return. Their departures came at a time when both fans and Andy Cohen pointed out that the cast had become too divided, making the show harder to enjoy.

Controversial Feuds and Fan Reactions

One of the most talked-about issues this season is the cultural conflict between Wendy Osefo and Nneka Ihim. An article in Essence Magazine went viral, condemning the dispute and calling it highly offensive for the Nigerian community to witness such events on screen. Ashley Darby’s actions in sparking the feud were also criticized for being culturally insensitive, further fueling discontent among viewers.

The most discussed part of the article focused on the topic of “colorism.” The author and some RHOP fans believe that certain cast members were treated differently based on their skin tone. Specifically, they felt Candiace and Wendy were treated unfairly compared to their lighter-skinned co-stars. This issue was addressed at the reunion, but the responses from Gizelle and Robyn did not sit well with many fans. As a result, some viewers announced they were done watching the show.

Significant Drop in Viewership Compared to Last Season

Following the Season 9 premiere, only 520,000 viewers tuned in, a steep drop compared to the 787,000 viewers who watched the Season 8 premiere. This decline in viewership reflects how the internal conflicts and social issues within the cast may have alienated some loyal fans.

Can Real Housewives of Potomac regain its momentum with ongoing tensions and larger societal issues still playing out? Fans will have to wait and see how the season progresses.