Mia Thornton Throws Shade at Karen Huger After DUI: Is the “Grand Dame” Done?

Mia Thornton didn’t hold back when throwing shade at her Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) co-star Karen Huger following her DUI arrest. Karen, who proudly calls herself the ‘Grande Dame of Potomac,’ was arrested after crashing her car into a tree, and the incident has been a hot topic among the RHOP cast. Known for preaching the importance of etiquette, Karen is now facing criticism for her own actions, particularly from Mia, who has taken the opportunity to point out her co-star’s mistake in a not-so-subtle way.

Mia’s Shady Post on Drinking “Responsibly”

In a recent Instagram video shared by @tasteof_reality, Mia posted a clip explaining what she believes should be done when drinking. “This is what you do when you’re gonna go out and you’re gonna do some drinking,” Mia said while holding the camera. She then turned the camera to show someone standing next to a vehicle. “You hire a driver,” she added, clearly taking a jab at Karen’s DUI situation.

On her Instagram Stories, Mia doubled down, sharing a screenshot of a friend’s response to the video that said, “Exactly. You’ve been doing this since 2012.” Mia responded with the caption, “I love it when my friends are just as ‘matter of fact’ as me. 😂” However, she also added a serious note: “But in all seriousness, this is a serious matter so loves, please drink responsibly.”

Mia Criticizes Karen’s Etiquette Lessons

Mia didn’t stop at commenting on responsible drinking. She also threw shade at Karen’s well-known interest in etiquette, mocking her status as the ‘Grande Dame.’ In another Instagram post shared by @queensofbravo, Mia wrote, “It’s Proper ‘Etiquette’ to Drink Responsibly,” clearly poking fun at Karen’s persona.

When a fan asked why Mia was being “messy” so early in the season, she responded, “I love Karen regardless. Just a little kind reminder.” Another fan chimed in with, “Not you coming for the grand dame lol,” to which Mia sarcastically replied, “Grand ‘DONE’ 😂,” signaling that she might think Karen’s reign as the ‘Grande Dame’ is over.

Karen Huger’s Response to the DUI and Mia’s Shade

In an interview with Extra TV in October, Karen addressed her DUI arrest, making it clear that she does not have a drinking problem. “I don’t have a drinking problem, let’s be very clear, but all of us have accidents. So, it’s still being adjudicated, and I can’t talk about it,” Karen said, addressing the ongoing legal process. She also acknowledged the shade thrown her way by her castmates, saying, “Everybody likes a little shine from the Dame, so I gave it to them.”

Despite Mia’s digs, Karen remains confident in her role on RHOP, reminding everyone why she holds the title of ‘Grande Dame.’ As she navigates the fallout from her DUI, fans will have to see how Karen handles the continued shade from Mia and other castmates.

Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sunday nights on Bravo, and this season is already packed with drama that’s only heating up.