Season 17 of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is nearing its end, with part one of the reunion having aired. This comes after Andy Cohen squashed rumors about a shakeup for the “RHOA” cast. She went on to discuss the most recent “RHOA” season, stating that she had “the most fun” she’s ever had filming the series. As for why she prefers to be a friend of the show on “RHOA,” Bailey stated that it allows for flexibility in her career, noting that she recently booked a movie role. However, in early August 2026, Cohen took to SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live” to debunk the reports about season 18 of “RHOA.”