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Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s latest season continues to make moves for VH1 on a ratings front.

Still celebrating news that it had received over 19 million views following the airing of last week’s episode, its cast are to learn just how many viewers tuned in to catch Monday night’s offering.

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As the age old adage goes, the show must go on and for FOX talker ‘The Real’ that’s exactly what’s happening.

Yesterday brought with it news Tamar Braxton had “mutually agreed” to part ways with the series on which she’d served as an anchor panelist since its 2013 launch.

Word on the curb is that she was fired, but at this junction it’s almost inconsequential. She won’t be back.

Given that the show remains a top priority for its network, it got us wondering: who could be a suitable replacement?

Say what folk will about Tamar, but it’s undeniable that she brought a certain spark that – whether loved or loathed – provoked a reaction.

Here are five names we feel could do the same with their own unique twist…

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Andy Cohen‘s quest to deliver diverse programming via Bravo continues to pay off for its parent company NBC this year.

Lauded the part he played in introducing the world to the affluent ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’, his latest TV series ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ has seen he and its African-American “wives” rock on a ratings front.

Good news below…

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‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ originals NeNe Leakes & Kim Zolciak are reportedly in talks to revive their scrapped TV series…after the latter is said to be preparing her return to the ‘Wives.’

Full story below…

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NeNe Leakes is reportedly on course to make beaucoup bucks from her return to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

How much?

Think $2.5 million.

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‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ fans tuned into its highly anticipated season 8 reunion in droves Sunday night to see their favorite Southern belles – Kenya, Porsha, Phaedra, Kim, Sheree, and Kandi – showdown and throwdown one last time before the season came to a complete close.

Per usual, the Andy Cohen-hosted affair is one that keeps eyes and ears glued to screens.  Now, courtesy of Nielsen, a peek at ratings prove this year’s reunion is no exception.  Coming as yet another ratings win for Bravo, tuck in below to see just how many tuned in:

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After catching fades and shades galore all season long, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ newcomer Kim Fields won over audiences for finally standing up for herself against nemesis Kenya Moore on the show’s highly anticipated season reunion (which aired last night on Bravo).

Showing up and showing out in ways we knew she could, Fields left jaws dropped after dishing some long awaited clapbacks to her castmates.  But, if you were hoping to see more of this fiery Kim next season, the ‘Facts of Life’ star dropped by ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’ today to dash your hopes.

Hear it directly from her below:

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It seems ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ is on its way to delivering its grandest season thus far.

Why?

Its mother network, Bravo, is so impressed by the direction of storylines that is yet to pull the plug on its taping…despite being weeks away from airing its three-part reunion special.

Exclusive news (and spoilers)  below…

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After much speculation, last Fall saw Bravo officially announce the newest instalment of its Housewives franchise – ’The Real Housewives of Potomac.’

Based in the bespoke Maryland town, the series is particularly noteworthy because it’s the first series to feature a cast compromised of women of color since the debut of the Atlanta branch eight years ago.  

The gargantuan success NeNe Leakes and co have enjoyed with their show (which is the highest rated in the Housewives portfolio) meant comparisons would be plentiful and that the proverbial bar would be set sky-high. 

Now, with the premiere episode having aired last night, debate has turned to whether reality TV’s newest divas delivered. 

Of course, the length and breath of the season will bring with it the definitive answer. However, per the first taste, the signs are potently promising. And here’s why…

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NeNe Leakes‘ return to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ comes armed with an interview with a brand new interview on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live.’

There, before her return to ‘Atlanta’ airs the Reality TV star bared all on her life away from the ratings-rocking platform, her feelings towards it current ‘Wives’ and why she’s feuding with ‘The View‘s Raven-Symone.

A hilarious watch below…

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Stateside goat charmers were in for a treat this morning as actress/reality TV star Nene Leakes showed off her lamb chops singing chops for audience members of ‘The View.’

As fans know, the diva “ditched” her claim to fame as part of the saucy group of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to try her hand at Broadway in ‘Cinderella: The Musical’ and other forthcoming television ventures.

Taking to ABC this morning to give viewers a sample what they were missing, get into Miss Leakes demonstrating her vocal prowess – a bid sure to win the approval of Rihanna, Trey Songz, and Jussie Smollett fans everywhere:

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NeNe Leakes‘ comeback isn’t the only reason fans of the ‘Real Housewives’ family have to celebrate this month.

Can’t think of any other reasons?

Try the arrival of two brand spanking new franchises set for takeoff in a matter of weeks on for size.

Details below…

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