Welp, it looks like the rumors are true. Robyn Dixon will not be returning to the Real Housewives of Potomac after an eight-season run.
The reality star confirmed the news of her departure in a candid conversation on her podcast, Reasonably Shady. Robyn shared that she will not be returning for the show’s ninth season, confirming that she was not invited back by the network and was essentially let go.
“I will not be returning for season 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac,” Robyn, 45, said. “It’s reality. The network did not invite me back. I was fired, for lack of better words. I will not sugar-coat the situation the situation and say, ‘Ooh I am walking away and this is a break’ or anything like this. This is a network decision.”
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As one of the original cast members since the show’s debut in 2016, Robyn has been a familiar face alongside other RHOP stars. Despite the network’s decision, she expressed acceptance and gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the show for so long. Robyn also acknowledged the support of fans throughout her journey and encouraged them to embrace authenticity in their own lives.
“I’m okay with it because nothing lasts forever. I’ve had a very long run on the show, and I just really appreciate that time and the opportunity that I had on the show,” she continued.
“Thank you to the fans who have watched us from day 1,” Robyn added. “I do want to especially thank all of the fans and viewers who have supported me, showed loved to me. Whether you directly sent me love or you prayed for me or you have positive thoughts around me, I appreciate you. And I hope I inspired you the viewers, the fans, to live your life authentically. To not feel pressure to change for anyone, or impress people, and just to be yourself.”
The news of Robyn’s departure came amidst other casting changes within the RHOP family, like Candiace Dillard who also announced that she will not be returning to the show, marking a significant shift for the series.
Before ending the topic, Robyn got a little emotional while sharing a message to her co-host and close friend, Gizelle Bryant. She reflected on the bond they shared both on and off-screen. “I really want to say I love you,” she said. “It’s been such a fun, amazing, stressful, crazy wild journey the past 8 years. I couldn’t imagine doing what we did with anyone else.”
She concluded, “To my green-eyed bandit, my partner in crime. Although we still have Reasonably Shady, I’m still going to talk to you all the time and see you all the time, I hate that that part of our friendship is not there anymore.”
Why Was She Fired?
Aside from the drama with her husband and other cast members, The Jasmine Brand previously reported that Dixon’s exit is due to production’s bigger plan to restructure the cast to revive the show. While further details on that were not shared, fans are now eager to see what the new season will bring.
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