Friendship or Feud? Gizelle and Karen’s Relationship Hits a New Low in The Real Housewives of Potomac

The dynamic between Gizelle Bryant and Karen Huger has long been at the center of The Real Housewives of Potomac. From playful banter to explosive confrontations, their relationship oscillates between allies and adversaries, making it one of the most unpredictable friendships on Bravo’s hit series. Season 9 is no different, as tensions continue to simmer between the two.

A Brewing Conflict over Events

In Episode 4, the Housewives embark on a Lake Norman getaway. During the trip, Gizelle acknowledges the recent friction with Karen when asked, responding cautiously, “We’re going to be fine. But there are conversations that need to be had.” She hinted that despite their ups and downs, unresolved issues still linger, and new drama may unfold.

One of the major flashpoints involves a scheduling conflict between their events. Gizelle hosted a charity event in honor of her late father, while Karen—at the last minute—scheduled an award ceremony on the same evening. This clash left the other Housewives torn over which event to attend, further intensifying tensions.

Gizelle saw Karen’s scheduling as a deliberate slight, expressing her frustration in a confessional: “Karen didn’t give a sh-t. How are you going to disrespect my father’s charity like that?” She believes Karen’s timing was inconsiderate and disrespectful, deepening the rift between them.

“We’ve Come a Long Way, But…”
Despite these setbacks, Gizelle expressed a desire to resolve her issues with Karen, emphasizing that she doesn’t want things to escalate. Wendy Osefo, whose birthday celebration coincides with the getaway, urged Gizelle to address her concerns with Karen sooner rather than later. Gizelle agreed, hoping to avoid disruptions during Wendy’s special day: “I don’t plan on screaming at Karen,” she assured.

However, Gizelle also admitted that things don’t always go as planned in the chaotic world of the Housewives: “It might spill over… It might get a little spillage on your birthday,” she warned, leaving room for the possibility of further conflict.

What’s Next for Gizelle and Karen?

As Gizelle and Karen’s relationship continues to evolve, fans can expect more emotional highs and lows throughout Season 9. Gizelle teased that while they often move past one issue, another conflict is always just around the corner: “We get past this, and then we have issues with other things.”

Tune in to see how their story unfolds on The Real Housewives of Potomac, airing Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo, with next-day streaming on Peacock. Will Gizelle and Karen reconcile, or will old wounds continue to reopen? Only time will tell.