Porsha Williams confirms departure from 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' after 10 seasons
Reality star called it a 'difficult decision' in an Instagram post
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Porsha Williams of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" fame has confirmed that she will not be returning to the Bravo hit after 10 seasons.
"After ten life-changing, gratifying, incredible years, it is finally time to begin my next chapter. Next season, I will not be returning to the Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise," the reality star, 40, revealed via Instagram Thursday afternoon.
"This was a difficult decision to not only make, but also come to terms with," she continued. "It’s one I have put a lot of thought into and because of that, I know it’s the right one. I want to thank Bravo, Truly Original, and Andy Cohen for this opportunity, and all the show’s producers, editors, and assistants, for working tirelessly every day to create our show."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Williams went on to thank fans who’ve witnessed her "unbelievable highs and unbelievable lows" on the series and assured them that she’ll soon be returning to the small screen.
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THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA -- "Reunion" -- Pictured: Porsha Williams -- (Photo by: Heidi Gutman/Bravo) (Heidi Gutman/Bravo)
She also revealed that a memoir titled "The Pursuit of Porsha" will be released Nov. 16.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"As for the rest, you’ll just have to wait and see! Love ya!" she concluded.
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Williams’ departure came as a surprise to co-star Kandi Burruss, who commented, "I was hoping you weren’t 4real leaving. Wishing you the best on all you’ve got going on!"
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pictured: (l-r) Cynthia Bailey, Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams, Drew Sidora, Kandi Burruss of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’ (Heidi Gutman/Bravo)
Her decision to ditch the series means that fans may not get the behind-the-scenes scoop on her relationship with fiancé Simon Guobadia, who proposed to Williams after just a month of dating. He also asked for her hand in marriage before finalizing his divorce from friend of the show Falynn Guobadia.
The news comes just days after "RHOA" co-star Cynthia Bailey also turned in her peach.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"After much thought and consideration, I have made the very difficult and heartfelt decision not to return for the next season of Real Housewives of Atlanta," Bailey, 54, captioned a photo of herself on Instagram Monday.