Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams has released an official statement about being blindsided by her demotion just a month before Season 7 premieres.
The new entertainment correspondent for DISH NATION addressed her new role on the show:
“This is not an easy time for me right now, but I want let everyone to know that I loved being a ‘Housewife’ on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and I am thankful for Bravo for the opportunity but it’s not goodbye, you will see me on the show throughout the season sharing and bonding with the other women and I promise to stay connected with my fans as I start an exciting new time in my life.
After a long season of filming, and giving my all, I was blindsided by the announcement from the network that I was demoted from ‘Housewife Status,’ but would remain on the show in a ‘Friend’ capacity.
Unfortunately, I can only be PORSHA, and portraying anything else, would not be genuine nor honest. This moment is bittersweet, but God has been so amazing to me, and I think this is a perfect time for me to spread my wings, and finally focus on all of my upcoming projects.
In addition to having my recurring role on RHOA, I will be able to focus my attention on my career as an Entertainment Correspondent on DISH NATION on the Fox Network, recording my album, building my businesses, and taking baby steps towards nurturing my relationship with my new love!!!
This is the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and I will be giving my fans & supporters another chance to watch my growth as I take on the world in my own special way very soon!! I am so Thankful for all that #TEAMPORSHA does to keep me INSPIRED every day! Stay Tuned…”
The 33 year old’s new occurring role will detail her new gig and life as a single woman. Williams has been rumored dating Philadelphia Eagles star LeSean McCoy, after she posted a picture of him with the hashtag, #babysteps. The post has since been deleted.
The seventh season of the show premieres on Sunday, November 9 at 8:00pm EST on Bravo. The highest rated Housewives series has added two new peach holders, former model and radio personality Claudia Jordan and actress Demetria McKinney. Cast veterans, NeNe Leakes, Cynthia Bailey, Phaedra Parks, Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss are all reported to return.