From the looks of it, OWN’s Belle Collective won’t have all of the belles returning for season 6.
During a Dec. 23 live stream with the show’s executive producer, Carlos King, on his “Reality With The King” podcast, Aikisha Holly-Colon and Willie Colon shockingly quit the hit reality series.
“Thank you for allowing us to be a part of the platform but unfortunately, we will not be returning. So just wanted to say that. The Colons are done,” Aikisha said after she and Willie celebrated the news of another season on the stream.
They even mentioned a “series pick up letter” they had received.
“Thank y’all and Merry Christmas. Our attorney has sent a letter to the attorneys of Kingdom Reign. I didn’t want Carlos to find out any other way,” Aikisha added.
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King was quick to react to the couple’s bombshell announcement and extended an offer for them to return.
“Well listen, thank you so much for everything you brought to the show. You know you have a friend in me, a family in me as well. And anything you guys need, let me know. As you know, anytime you guys want to return the door will always be open for you,” he said.
King had promoted the live stream in an Instagram story saying it would take place at 7 p.m. on Monday. In a later comment on his story, he added a quote from entrepreneur Kareem “Biggs” Burke saying: “Thank you, God, for disconnecting me from people with hidden agendas.” It’s unclear to whom he was referring.
OWN did not immediately respond to Urban Hollywood 411‘s request for comment on the couple’s departure.
On Dec. 13, the network sent out a press release saying Belle Collective had been renewed for a sixth season as the show’s ratings continue to rise.
Aikisha’s name was included in the announcement as a returning belle, along with Tambra Cheri, Marie Hamilton-Abston, Lateshia Pearson, Latrice Rogers, Sophia O. Williams aka “Sogucci,” and Selena Johnson.
Belle Collective premiered on OWN in January 2021, and follows a group of female entrepreneurs balancing their careers, personal lives, and philanthropic efforts in Jackson, Mississippi.
New episodes of season 5 air Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the cable network, leading up to the two-part reunion special scheduled for Dec. 27 and Jan. 3.
Below is the video of the Colons announcing their exit:
