Event Wars: Gizelle Accuses Karen of ‘Playing Dirty’ in New Potomac Season

The ninth season of The Real Housewives of Potomac is off to a chaotic start, with Gizelle Bryant at the center of some major confrontations—most notably with Karen Huger. Although RHOP is no stranger to conflicts, Bryant hints that this season will take things to a whole new level, promising fans plenty of drama.

Charity Clash: Gizelle vs. Karen

At the heart of the latest tension between Gizelle and Karen is a scheduling conflict that has divided the friend group. Both women hosted major events on the same day—Gizelle’s GNA charity event and Karen’s celebratory party—forcing the cast to choose between them.

Gizelle expressed frustration over the conflict, describing Karen’s behavior as “messy” and calling it a breach of RHOP etiquette. “There’s an unspoken rule: if someone’s hosting an event, nobody else plans a competing event that day,” Gizelle explained. “I didn’t like it at all. Karen could’ve had her party and just skipped inviting the group, but she didn’t—and that felt like a deliberate jab.”

Adding to her frustrations, Gizelle was upset when the ladies arrived four minutes late to her charity event, which she viewed as a sign of disrespect. “If you’re going to be late, just don’t come,” she said, clearly irritated by what she interpreted as Karen’s subtle shade.

Drama Is Brewing: The Journey of “Nonsense” Continues

Despite the ongoing tension, Gizelle remains realistic about the unpredictable nature of her relationship with Karen. “Karen is Karen,” she admitted, “and we’re always going to have our ups and downs. One minute we’re good, the next we’re not, and then we work through it—until something else comes up.”

Gizelle also teased that the season will continue to be “messy,” with even more twists ahead. While she acknowledges the frequent clashes, she assures fans that navigating these highs and lows is part of what makes RHOP entertaining. “We know how to fight, make up, and move on, which is just part of the ride.”

A Cast That Thrives on Conflict

Other housewives in the group seem unfazed by the Karen-Gizelle spat, though many found Gizelle’s outrage over the four-minute lateness amusing. “It’s just how things go,” Gizelle reflected, implying that drama is inevitable among the Potomac ladies.

This season introduces new dynamics with fresh cast members Stacey Rusch and Keiarna Stewart joining the group, further fueling excitement among fans. Bryant also hinted that her evolving relationships with Wendy Osefo and Ashley Darby will offer additional layers of intrigue throughout the season.

A Season Full of Surprises

Beyond RHOP, Gizelle is expanding her TV career with a new dating reality series, tentatively titled Love Hotel, which she co-stars in alongside Shannon Beador, Ashley Darby, and Luann de Lesseps. Describing the experience as a “wild ride,” Bryant said the show forced her to confront personal lessons about relationships and love.

With no signs of slowing down, Gizelle Bryant is ready to embrace the chaos that comes with reality TV. Whether it’s managing friendships, building her business, or clashing with co-stars, Gizelle seems more prepared than ever for the rollercoaster of drama that defines RHOP.

As she puts it, “Messy? Sure. But that’s part of the fun.”