Karen Huger and Gizelle Bryant’s Drama Explodes: Will Double-Booked Events End Their Friendship?

One thing about Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) is that it never fails to deliver intense drama, and Season 9 is no exception. The new season has kicked off with a major conflict between Karen Huger and Gizelle Bryant over two events happening at the same time. This situation could push their already fragile friendship to the breaking point. Let’s dive into what happened.

Karen Huger & Her Two-Event Disaster

It all started in the second episode of Season 9 when Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby, known as the GnA duo, announced they were hosting an event. Along with showcasing their new joint fashion line, the event was meant to honor Gizelle’s father, Curtis Graves, who passed away last year. It was a way for Gizelle to pay tribute to his legacy.

However, after hearing Gizelle share the details of the event, Karen Huger suddenly invited the ladies to another event—one that just so happened to start at the exact same time. Karen revealed that she was about to receive an award and wanted her castmates to be there in support.

The group initially called Ashley to inform her that they would be attending Karen’s award ceremony first. Due to heavy D.C. traffic, they estimated they wouldn’t be able to arrive at the GnA event until around 8:30 PM, even though the event was set to end at 9.

When Ashley passed the message to Gizelle, she was furious. Gizelle called the girls “rude” and snapped that if they couldn’t arrive at a reasonable time, they shouldn’t come at all.

In the end, only a few cast members managed to make it to the GnA event in time, but by that point, Gizelle already felt betrayed—not only by them but especially by Karen.

Karen and Gizelle’s Complicated Relationship

This isn’t the first time Gizelle and Karen have been at odds. Their relationship has always fluctuated between moments of friendship and periods of intense rivalry. While they sometimes appear to grow closer, most of the time, they remain adversaries.

RHOP fans will never forget the iconic moment in Season 3 when Karen brought the ex-wife of Gizelle’s then-boyfriend on camera, creating a major stir.

In the same Season 9 episode featuring the double-event disaster, viewers were left in shock again when Gizelle mocked Karen’s recent DUI incident. When Karen announced she was receiving an award, Gizelle sarcastically joked that it must be for “driving into a tree,” referencing Karen’s drunken driving accident.

Needless to say, this double-event fiasco is just the latest addition to the years-long rivalry between these two Housewives.

Fans Take Sides

Right after the premiere of Season 9, Episode 2, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the clash between Karen and Gizelle.

Most viewers agreed that the entire situation stemmed from Karen’s lack of understanding about the importance of Gizelle’s event, which was dedicated to honoring her late father.

In a Reddit thread, fans voiced their disappointment with Karen’s seemingly insensitive behavior. Here are a few of their comments:

“Karen was purposely vague and knew the timing.”
“I could never be friends with her.”
“It’s the no accountability for me!”
What Do You Think About Karen?

Do you think Karen was in the wrong here? Do you think she and Gizelle will be able to mend their friendship after this incident? Share your thoughts in the comments below!