In reply to Danny Bey.

Nene has a fan base. She been on the show as long as Kandi plus 1st season. Without her, the show would be frontlined by Porsha who is not able to pull the older audience. With Nene, the show will remain stable. When it comes to ratings, the newer / younger cast (Eva and the drunk Sumari) are supposed to be pulling in younger viewers but it is not working.