“I ain’t mad”— The Real Housewives of Potomac fans react to Karen revealing Mia’s past opioid addiction

In the latest explosive episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9, titled “Shady Waters,” the drama heats up as Karen Huger drops a major bombshell about co-star Mia Thornton’s past struggles with opioid addiction. The episode, which aired on Sunday, November 10, 2024, picks up where the cast’s trip to Lake Norman left off, with tensions simmering between the women.

The episode begins with Stacey Rusch checking in on Karen after Mia had openly discussed Karen’s DUI, suggesting she needed rehab. Stacey, concerned for Karen, asks if she’s okay and if she might need rehab, just as Mia had implied. However, Karen firmly responds, stating that she doesn’t need rehab, emphasizing her belief in seeking help only when necessary. But the plot thickens when Karen reveals that Mia herself had been to rehab in the past for opioid addiction.

Karen’s candidness about Mia’s history shocked the group, with Keiarna Stewart and Stacey expressing disbelief. Karen, however, stood her ground, making it clear that she wasn’t going to stay silent about the truth, especially if Mia was going to make comments about others needing help. “She had an opioid addiction,” Karen said plainly, referring to how Mia’s struggles led her to start her chiropractic practice.

The reveal didn’t sit well with all the ladies, especially Stacey, who felt Karen’s comments were a bit much, even though she agreed Mia had been outspoken about her past. In a confessional, Stacey admitted that Karen’s revelation was too intense for the moment, suggesting that Karen was “throwing out anything” to defend herself.

The explosive moment has already sparked intense reactions from RHOP fans. Many took to social media, commenting on Karen’s decision to bring up Mia’s past addiction. Some fans supported Karen, feeling that since Mia had publicly discussed her struggles with opioid addiction before joining the show, Karen wasn’t revealing any secrets. “Mia’s talked about going to opioid addiction multiple times, so it’s fair game, especially when she’s mentioning someone else needing rehab,” one fan wrote. Others pointed out that Mia had discussed her addiction in interviews long before RHOP, with one tweet reading, “Karen isn’t lying. There’s a news clip where Mia is speaking about her opioid addiction.”

This revelation has turned the heat up between Karen and Mia, who were already at odds in earlier episodes. While Mia has taken jabs at Karen’s DUI, Karen now has the upper hand with this shocking disclosure about Mia’s past. Fans are eagerly watching to see how Mia will react to Karen’s explosive revelation and whether this will lead to more tension between the two as RHOP season 9 continues to unfold.

As the season progresses, it seems that the gloves are off, with no topic too personal for these Potomac housewives. With this latest revelation, the stage is set for even more drama in the weeks to come.