It’s official. Singer-songwriter K. Michelle and entrepreneur Pinky Cole are joining the season 17 cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Bravo announced details about the upcoming season on Tuesday, Feb. 24, saying new episodes begin airing in April.
K. Michelle will bring “fresh energy” to the show and “shake things up with her bold opinions and unapologetic attitude,” Per Bravo. The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta alum is a platinum-selling country and R&B recording artist, known for speaking her mind.
Pinky Cole is founder and CEO of the Slutty Vegan restaurant empire and joins the show “determined to grow her circle of powerhouse bosses.”
Returning stars include Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell. Fan-favorite Cynthia Bailey will be back as a friend.
In an accompanying trailer, the ladies are shown out on the town and K. Michelle shades Phaedra.
“I trust no lawyer that don’t practice the law,” K. Michelle says.
Pinky Cole touts her credentials as a boss, saying she built a “$100 million brand.”
Porsha introduces her new love interests to the group, after a contentious divorce from Nigerian businessman Simon Guobadia.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 17 premieres Sunday, April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, with episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Below are details on the season 17 storylines as provided by Bravo.
· Phaedra returns with her signature wit and razor sharp reads. As she steps back into the circle, she’s open to mending fences with Angela and proving she’s still cool and unbothered by it all while still having fun in the dating pool. Though her businesses keep her booked and busy, the lawyer in her is always on and ready to come to the rescue even as she juggles the adventures of raising two teenage sons.
· Porsha steps into a new era of her life, and now that her divorce is final, she’s approaching relationships and dating with an open mind. She embraces all of life’s possibilities, including not one but two potential love interests that she’s ready to introduce to the group.
· Drew keeps positive vibes while she works through the next stage of her life. She is keeping her dating roster open, but is still guarded on how much she wants to share with the ladies. While she handles new unexpected conflicts, Drew finds herself balancing her acting and music careers all while having her most important job as a mom.
· Shamea is ready for a major pivot, investing in herself like never before and launching her own rum company. Known as a triple threat, Shamea finds that stepping into entrepreneurship proves more challenging than expected. Lingering tensions with Porsha and clashes with Drew create ongoing drama. Amidst it all, her fertility journey continues.
· Angela speaks her truth and holds the ladies accountable. Coming off last season, she and husband Charles Oakley are stronger than ever as she navigates life and family challenges in the wake of her mother’s passing. She’s also still working to repair her fractured friendships from last season and rise above old wounds with Phaedra.
· Kelli balances motherhood, her career, dating and Atlanta drama like a pro. With her oldest daughter heading off to college, Kelli faces a new chapter as she continues to expand her business with the opening of her second restaurant location.
· Kimberly “K. Michelle” Pate is not new to the A, but she’s true to it and this season she’s ready to make her mark. The award winning, Billboard charting artist and newlywed arrives with a renewed sense of purpose as she builds new bonds with the ladies.
· Pinky Cole joins the group bringing her signature boldness and business savvy energy. The entrepreneur behind the $100 million Slutty Vegan empire faces a new phase after losing her business and having fought to buy it back. As a wife to an equally successful husband, Pinky supports his rise all while managing life as a mother of five, CEO and her own share of sizzling plant-based beef with the ladies this season.
· Cynthia returns as a friend, balancing her business ventures while keeping the group centered. With friendships constantly tested and drama unfolding at every turn, she proves to be a steady, calming force in the heart of the storm.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is produced by Truly Original. Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Lawson, Glenda Cox and Leola Westbrook-Lawrence executive produce. Andy Cohen is also an executive producer.
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