Cynthia Bailey is set to return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta after a few seasons away. Bailey departed the series in 2021 after season 13 and will return as a “friend” in season 16. Bailey was a fan favorite, and her departure after 10 seasons bummed out viewers.
So, why did Bailey leave initially, and why is she ready to return now? Cynthia Bailey left ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to protect her marriage While Bailey didn’t openly discuss it at the time, her decision to leave The Real Housewives of Atlanta appeared to be largely influenced by her marriage to Mike Hill. Following her departure from the series, Bailey said she wanted to focus on “protecting” her marriage to Hill. Their relationship played out on the show.
Bailey and Hill moved to California following her departure from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. While Bailey left the series to protect her marriage, it was not enough to ensure the longevity of her union. Bailey and Hill announced their split in 2022.
The couple married in 2020. Following the split, there was talk that Bailey might appear on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills next, but only in a friend role. She shot down the idea of appearing regularly on the series, although she did pop up at a party in a cameo.
Bailey appeared on the Virtual Reali-Tea podcast in September 2023. During her appearance, she said she had no plans to return to Bravo after giving fans 11 years, two marriages, and a divorce. That has changed once again,.
