*”The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is officially back, with Bravo confirming the series will kick off its 17th season on Sunday, April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will stream the following day on Peacock. Alongside the premiere announcement, a sneak peek teases a season packed with shifting alliances and fresh faces entering the mix.
Per the news release, returning cast members include Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Angela Oakley and Kelli Ferrell. Fan favorite Cynthia Bailey will also reappear in a recurring role as a friend. This season expands the circle further with the addition of award-winning entrepreneur Pinky Cole and Billboard-charting artist K. Michelle.
Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan, steps into the spotlight as she looks to surround herself with ambitious leaders while navigating a new phase in her business journey. K. Michelle joins the cast as she embarks on a new chapter, bringing her established music career and outspoken personality to the group.
According to the network, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 17 return is wilder than ever. With fan favorites and new faces joining the mix, friendships are pushed to their limits. Atlanta is hotter, bolder and more unpredictable than ever and keeping it peachy is the ultimate challenge.
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Storylines this year include Porsha embracing life post-divorce and exploring new romantic possibilities, while Phaedra reenters the fold balancing her legal expertise, motherhood and a renewed dating life. Drew navigates career moves in acting and music while managing motherhood and new conflicts within the group.
Shamea ventures into entrepreneurship with the launch of her own rum company as she continues her fertility journey. Angela works to strengthen family bonds and mend fractured friendships, while Kelli expands her restaurant business amid personal and group drama.
Produced by Truly Original, a Banijay Americas company, the series is executive produced by Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Lawson, Glenda Cox, Leola Westbrook-Lawrence and Andy Cohen. Watch the new season preview above.
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