Explosive Drama Unfolds: How c is Shaking Up Potomac’s Housewives!

Season 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac brings fresh dynamics and notable drama, starting with Karen Huger’s reluctance to take responsibility for her recent DUI charge. Gizelle Bryant, the franchise’s iconic “green-eyed bandit,” appears torn between helping Karen through this situation and holding her accountable, sparking tension between the two.

Meanwhile, Mia Thornton navigates her complex relationships with her estranged husband, Gordon Thornton, and her boyfriend, known only as “Inc.” The new season also introduces Stacey Rusch, who left her career at QVC to focus on family but has since entered the RHOP circle with a blend of candidness and complexity. Currently, Stacey is dating TJ (Thomas Anthony Jones), and their decision to be celibate has left some housewives — including Karen and Ashley Darby — taken aback.

One early clash emerged when Karen and Gizelle planned events on the same day. Most of the group attended Karen’s ceremony first, intending to join Gizelle and Ashley’s fundraiser, a tribute to Gizelle’s late father for the National Brain Tumor Society. When newcomers Stacey, Jassi Rideaux, and Keiarna Stewart arrived four minutes late, Gizelle, feeling slighted, had security escort them out.

Despite these tensions, Gizelle has spoken positively about Stacey’s unfiltered nature, even likening her to a “little gnat” who’s both welcome and exhausting. Gizelle praised Stacey’s unedited personality and her lighthearted attitude, sharing that RHOP has recaptured its roots this season with “fun, shady drama” and humor.

Catch The Real Housewives of Potomac on Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo, with episodes streaming on Peacock the next day.