Kandi Burruss-Tucker, who has starred on the reality TV series The Real Housewives of Atlanta longer than any other cast member, says she won’t be returning to the show.
The news, delivered on the red carpet of the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, sent shockwaves across social media. Speaking to Variety, Burruss broke the news that she won’t be returning to the Bravo show, which has made her a household name.
“I’ve already decided I’m not coming back this year,” she said. “It’s been 14 seasons. And they allowed us to sit around for a little too long, and during that time I’ve started working on a lot of other things and I’ve got some nice, big projects coming soon.”
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Burruss has been a main cast member on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” since its second season, which premiered in 2009. As of 2024, she has been on the show for over 15 years.
Aside from a reality TV star, Burruss is a successful songwriter and entrepreneur.
She is perhaps most well-known American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She gained fame as a member of the R&B group Xscape in the 1990s.
Burruss is also known for her appearances on the reality television series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” where she has been a main cast member since the second season. She has also ventured into business, including her own record label and a line of sex toys.
She said that she may come back to the show at some point, but “we’re still going to be doing things together,” referencing her deals with BRAVO and Viacom overall.
What’s next for Burruss? It’s too early to tell, but what we do know is that she has a growing online presence and has ventured into acting, plays and is a successful restaurateur.
Her Atlanta food business is one of the best celebrity restaurants in Atlanta.
As for other eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a bar explosion in recent years.
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