Two New Housewives Join 'RHOA' Season 17 as Rumors Swirl

Trailer reveals drama around infidelity, love triangles, and business ventures

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The trailer for season 17 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta has arrived, confirming the return of several cast members and the addition of two new housewives - Pinky Cole and K. Michelle. The new season promises explosive drama, including accusations of infidelity, a love triangle involving Porsha Williams, and tensions around the women's business ventures. The season premieres on April 5 on Bravo and Peacock.

Why it matters

The Real Housewives of Atlanta is one of the most popular and long-running installments of the Bravo franchise, known for its dramatic storylines and larger-than-life personalities. The addition of two new cast members and the promise of more scandal and conflict is sure to draw significant interest from fans of the show.

The details

The season 17 trailer reveals that in addition to the return of Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton, Angela Oakley and Kelli Ferrell, two new housewives are joining the group - Pinky Cole and K. Michelle. The trailer teases a number of dramatic storylines, including accusations that one woman "slept with a married man" and Porsha finding herself in a love triangle. The women also open up about the challenges of their business ventures, with K. Michelle discussing the pressure of being the only Black woman on a major country music label and Pinky touting her success with the Slutty Vegan restaurant chain.

  • The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 17 premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
  • The new season will stream the next day on Peacock.

The players

Pinky Cole

One of the new housewives joining the cast of RHOA for season 17. She is the founder of the popular plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan.

K. Michelle

The other new housewife joining RHOA for season 17. She is an award-winning artist who discusses the challenges of being the only Black woman on a major country music label.

Porsha Williams

A longtime cast member of RHOA who finds herself in a love triangle this season.

Phaedra Parks

A longtime cast member of RHOA and attorney who faces skepticism from the new housewives.

Drew Sidora

An RHOA cast member who gets caught up in drama involving her "friend" Black.

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What they’re saying

“I trust no lawyer that don't practice the law.”

— K. Michelle (Bravo)

“I didn't expect God to send a 6'5" tall man with big arms and tattoos.”

— Porsha Williams (Bravo)

“I'm one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in America. I built this $100 million brand. Behind every great man, there's an even better woman.”

— Pinky Cole (Bravo)

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to see how the drama unfolds when The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 17 premieres on April 5.

The takeaway

The addition of Pinky Cole and K. Michelle to the RHOA cast promises an infusion of new personalities and perspectives, as well as the potential for even more over-the-top drama and conflict that has made the show a long-running hit for Bravo.