The RHOP season 8 trailer is here and it features an epic MD-off as newbie Nneka Ihim faces off against Wendy Osefo.
Bravo released the first look at Season 8 of The Real Housewives of Potomac just minutes ago via a People Magazine exclusive and the trailer sees the return of longtime Housewives Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon and Candiace Dillard Basset.
Mia Thornton is also returning as a full-time Housewife while her sidekick for Season 7, Jacqueline Blake, is reportedly set to make appearances in a limited role. As previously mentioned, Dr. Wendy Osefo is also returning for Season 8 and Charrisse Jackson-Jordan will appear as an official Friend of the Housewives.
TV Deets told you first and exclusively that Nneka has secured a champagne flute for her first season and will appear as a full-time Housewife.
WATCH! RHOP Season 8 Trailer
Cast photos and bios
Karen Huger
It’s the “triple twenty” milestone, aka age 60, for Karen Huger, who is entering this era in stride but a health scare causes her to make some changes with her lifestyle. As she continues to build on the legacy of her family in Surry County, she has decided to restore the home that once belonged to her grandmother into a guest house/lodge. Karen and Gizelle have called a truce and for the time being are closer than ever, but Karen resents Mia for spreading rumors and Robyn for not being upfront with the group.
Gizelle Bryant
Gizelle Bryant is in a situation-ship with Jason Cameron from Bravo’s Winter House, who is 16 years her junior, and the west wing has never been more alive. He’s a fun distraction as she prepares for her first-born, Grace, to head to college. Although Gizelle is in a good place with Karen, she and Robyn are experiencing a different facet of their friendship as Gizelle is no-holds-barred about expressing her feelings toward Juan’s actions.
Robyn Dixon
Amidst the Juan cheating rumors,Robyn Dixon has decided to remain by his side … and everyone has something to say about it. While her friend group supports her, they wonder if she’s truly happy or if she’s just making excuses for her partner.
Ashley Darby
Ashley Darby has settled into her new home with sons Dean and Dylan, but whether she’s getting a divorce still remains a hot topic among the women. As she contemplates the life of a single mother and the financial challenges that lie ahead, she questions how she will support her family.
Candiace Dillard-Bassett
Candiace Dillard-Bassett is extremely busy touring her Deep Space Deluxe album in multiple cities, but bankrolling the cost is taking its toll on her and Chris, and she needs to figure out her next move. Already stressed out, she becomes even more anxious due to a recent health discovery. Within the group, relationships are strained as Candiace is going through her usual on again-off again with Ashley, not speaking with Gizelle and going through a rough patch with Robyn.
Dr. Wendy Osefo
Wendy Osefois taking on another endeavor and this time it will combine her interests in politics, mental health and good gossip. The group dynamic presents a challenge as she’s not in a good place with Gizelle and Robyn, and the arrival of new Housewife Nneka rubs her the wrong way.
Mia Thornton
Mia Thornton and her husband, Gordon, have been through it this past year with the loss of their CEO titleship in The Joint chiropractor. The mounting tension has caused her to seek a divorce lawyer but, not ready to give up, she gives couples therapy a try. Mia takes steps toward making amends with Karen, but persistent rumors make it difficult for them to move on.
Nneka Ihim
Attorney and entrepreneurNneka Ihim is a first-generation Nigerian-American who enjoys the finer things in life. She and her husband, Dr. Ikenna Ihim, recently bought a beautiful Potomac house that is being renovated. She’s looking forward to building new friendships with the women, but surprising tensions rise between her and Wendy as family secrets are uncovered.
Charrisse Jordan-Jackson
According to the People exclusive, Keiana Stewart is also an official Friend of the Housewives on RHOP Season 8, although she was not given an official cast photo or bio just yet and did not make an appearance in the trailer.
For more on RHOP Season 8, be sure to read all of the TV Deets exclusives on what went down during filming and listen to the TV Deets Podcast for even more tea.
The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 premieres Sunday, November 5 at 8|7c on Bravo with new episodes streaming every Monday on Peacock.
