'RHOA' Cynthia Bailey Exits Reality Show After 11 Seasons

Andy Cohen warned Real Housewives of Atlanta fans that the show would be getting a cast shake-up, first one to announce their exit is Cynthia Bailey.

In an emotional post on social media, the model revealed to fans that Season 13 was indeed her last season. “After much thought and consideration, I have made the very difficult and heartfelt decision not to return for the next season of Real Housewives of Atlanta,” wrote Bailey.

“Thank you NBC Universal, Bravo, and Truly Original for over a decade of partnership. I can’t wait to see what we do next!”

The Bailey Agency owner expressed her sadness for having to move on from something that was essentially her full-time job for over a decade. But mostly, getting to spend great times with her castmates.

“Thank you to my Real Housewives of Atlanta castmates for eleven of the most unbelievable years of my life; and the most incredible & UNFORGETTABLE memories! I am so grateful to have had this amazing journey, and I am anxiously waiting to embark on new adventures.”

51 Cynt shared with her fans that their continued love and support has been incredible for her. “THANK YOU to my fans! I could not have done it without your blessings, love, and support. Without the fans, none of this would be possible. I love and appreciate all of you.”

The 51-year-old made sure to indicate that viewers have not seen the last of her. “It’s time to move on to my next chapter, and I look forward to sharing it with all of you.,” she wrote genuinely.

The model was one of the cast members that fans had assumed would get the ax. Not only have they expressed online that they are over the reality star and her lack of drama on the popular Bravo franchise. They also pointed out that the women were obviously divided in season 13 and not because of drama.

Bailey along with cast members Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss were labeled as “aunties” and too “old” to have fun by the slightly younger girls, Porsha Williams, Drew Sidora, and Latoya Howard, and friend of the show Shamea Morton.

While two new girls, Sidora and Howard were added last season fans believe that adding new housewives is not enough, they have to clean out the old and not just by age. Fans have also indicated that Williams needs to move on as well.

The mom of one’s latest relationship faux pas rubbed one too many people the wrong way. Fans many get their wish as Williams has also been dropping subtle hints that like Bailey, she is exiting the RHOA.

Recently, Williams has removed Bravo and any affiliate from her IG bio. She has also been partying all over the map as if she isn’t quarantining to prepare for filming.

Bailey has shared some of her most defining life moments on the reality show. Initially introduced by former cast member Nene Leakes, She went on to fall out with her so-called “best friend” on more than one occasion.

Bailey also famously almost didn’t get married to her second husband Peter Thomas because her mom and sister hid her marriage license right before she was supposed to walk down the aisle. That marriage ended in divorce anyway.

Don't worry, the model will be keeping busy with her small business around Atlanta. The Bailey Agency, her model and talent agency, and the Bailey Wine Cellar.

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