Sophia “Sogucci” Williams has announced she won’t return for season 6 of OWN’s Belle Collective.
Sogucci broke the news to fans in a Dec. 31 post on X (formerly Twitter), saying she and husband JJ Williams were “grateful for the opportunity,” but have decided to exit the reality series.
Her announcement came after fellow Belle Collective star Aikisha Holly-Colon and husband Willie Colon shockingly quit the show during a Dec. 23 live stream with series executive producer Carlos King.
As for Sogucci, she used her social media post to apologize for her actions during the most recent season of the series and the reunion, and said she takes “full accountability” for her behavior.
“Watching the reunion episode was very hard to sit through especially now knowing where my family currently stands,” she shared.
Sogucci said she apologized privately to her husband’s ex-wife, Selena Johnson, who officially joined the show as a belle in season 5.
“I was disappointed in my actions because even though I had my reasons it should have never been handled or addressed on this platform from the beginning. I take full accountability for allowing the entertainment of this show to ruin the integrity of my family. I have apologized publicly and privately to Selena for my part in this entire production,” she continued.
“I do know that in order for my family to completely heal, someone will have to exit stage left and I have decided that it will be me,” she added. “I am pleased to say that I received my renewal letter for a new season, but The Williams will not be returning to #BelleCollective.”
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.
The two-part season 5 reunion premiered on Dec. 27. The second part airs Friday, Jan. 3.
Below is Sogucci’s full post:
Watching the reunion episode was very hard to sit through especially now knowing where my family currently stands. I was disappointed in my actions because even though I had my reasons it should have never been handled or addressed on this platform from the beginning. I take full… pic.twitter.com/ehJF9wurCs
— Sogucci (@Sogucci007) December 31, 2024
