Karen Huger Set For Immediate 'RHOP' Return After Early Prison Release

Bravo has given fans what they have been waiting for as Karen Huger makes her triumphant return to the screens!

The reality TV star is returning to the "Real Housewives of Potomac" set for the reunion, and fans cannot wait for the drama to unfold. Her presence back on the show comes after she served time behind bars for six months.

Karen Huger was arrested and initially sentenced to two years in jail for a DUI charge. She got one year suspended and finally was able to bag an early release with probation.

Bravo's official Instagram account has released the seating chart for the "Real Housewives of Potomac" reunion, and the faces delivered the surprise.

The arrangement featured a reveal of the host, Andy Cohen, and all the returning cast members, and a dramatic pause before Huger's face wasn't inserted into the mix.

Stacey Rusch and Wendy Osefo were initially placed as first chair beside Cohen before Huger was added to the mix.

The Instagram reel was captioned "Wait for it…the #RHOP reunion seating chart is here and has some grand(e) surprises[eyeball emoji]" with suspenseful beats playing as the background sound.

In less than 24 hours, Bravo's post has received well over 20 thousand reactions and a thousand comments. Most comments declared how ready they are for the drama to unfold.

Many users noted how they wished for Rusch to get first chair over Gizelle Bryant and praised the network for delivering on that. "So glad they dethroned Gizelle. Stacey deserves first chair," one commenter wrote.

"Stacey and Wendy first chair, and Gizelle's mediocrity isn't being rewarded  WE WON," Another expressed while many simply sent fire emojis and expressed excitement for the reunion to kick off. 

A few other members of the online audience mentioned the arrangement was perfect, and one notably praised the editing for the announcement video, writing it was "Very dramatic."

Huger made her debut appearance on social media after her early release in November 2025. She posted striking pictures on her Instagram with a lengthy caption praising NBC and Universal for welcoming her back warmly to BravoCon.

Her daughter, Ravin Huger, also celebrated with her writing, how excited and happy she was, in the comments. The Blast shared that her co-stars also celebrated the good news, as well as a member of the crew, her make-up artist. 

Other fans declared how much they missed her on the show, while many praised her looks. Her photos showed her dressed in a white blouse and skirt designed with black and white petals with gold stones at the center, rocking a pair of black heels.

In December 2024, Huger was found guilty of DUI after her Maserati was wrecked in a high-speed accident. A video recording made by the body cam of the official at the scene showed the TV personality totally out of herself, unable to form coherent sentences.

She was initially sentenced to two years' imprisonment but later got her sentence suspended in February 2025. In the bid to get out early, The Blast shares that she applied for the work release program after collecting good behavior credits in prison. 

The presiding judge denied her plea, stating that he did not believe she was qualified for work release. Finally, after serving six months behind bars, she was released with strict orders that she stop driving for the next year and be on probation for five years.

Bryant shared updates with other 'RHOP' stars from Huger while she was still locked up. She reportedly spoke to people close to Huger, and upon enquiring about her safety, they assured her that all was well.

The Blast reported earlier that, during an episode of "Watch What Happens Live," she told host Andy Cohen that Huger was thriving behind bars.

She added that her inmates loved her and she was adjusting smoothly. This calmed the minds of fans who were worried about her well-being at the time.

How will the drama unfold at the reunion now that Karen Huger is coming?