Monique Samuels has sensationally quit the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ following the show’s fiery season 5 reunion.
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In a live stream on Instagram, she told fans:
“It’s not easy doing reality TV y’all. So, I appreciate everything people have done for me and everybody that has been Team Monique. I love y’all and I thank y’all. But when you cross certain lines, there’s no going back. And for me family is that line. The opinion of my family, my kids, is more valuable to me than anyone else’s opinion. So, I’m over it.”
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Samuels has been a central figure on the current season of the hit Bravo show, following her fight with castmate Candiace Dillard and the seismic fall-out.
She also has been vocal about a plot she feels many of the cast – most especially Gizelle Bryant – launched against her family. Specifically (and rather distastefully) relating to the paternity of her youngest child.
Prior the apparent exit announcement, Samuels shared proof of the plot:
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Monique was a great addition to the show, so if she is indeed leaving we’d be sad to see her go.
It’s anyone’s guess what the reality of the matter is, as – during the press run for the reunion – she expressed an openness to return. So, this switch-up – while plausible (see: change of heart) – does seem a little odd.
Could contract negotiations have collapsed? Or possibly a pay cut / reduced role as a smack on the wrist for the fight? Or maybe just maybe she really is walking away on her own volition?
Whatever the case, we wish her the best.
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I don’t blame her! She’s rich rich and she doesn’t need the headache or the money!!! I love Monique and pray she returns.
Well Monique went out on top. Told Andy his little bravo cheque was nothing to her, dragged gizelle at the reunion and beat candidate’s ass.
The show will suck without her but her and her husband went out on top in a blaze of glory.
Candiace’s *
FACTS!!
Unlike the other ladies on the show, Monique doesn’t need the check….she’s rich in real life so I get her being over it. But if she’s coming back, I wouldn’t be watching anymore. I am disgusted by how no one holds Candace accountable for her actions.
Girl stop lying – You will still watch, with your nosy a$$!
Lmfaooo. BYE PUMPKIN 🎃🤣🤣🤣
I don’t blame her. The way Andy gaslighted her and how dismissive he was about the whole “plot-tation” it was disgusting.
I don’t believe she really wanna quit, I believe big boy is overwhelming ashamed by her behavior and he no longer what any part of reality tv. In other words he gave her an ultimatum either she quits, or he’s out!
I LOST RESPECT FROR ANDY COHEN THE WAY HE SIDED WITH DRAMA QUEEN CANDACE . TALK ABOUT WRONG WHAT ABOUT CANDACE WAVING A KNIFE AT A PREGNANT WOMEN HE DIDNT TALK WRONG ABOUT THAT, IM DONE WATCHING THAT SHOW ,KAREN IS THE ONLY WORTHY ONE REMAINING SO GOODBYE GIZELLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED FOR ALL OF HER LIES, MS. WENDY IS A TOTAL FLOP JUST TO FAKE ROBIN SHOULD GET A PAY CUT FOR HER STUPIDITY
Snatched wigs, snitched on church big wigs and, now, skiddaddled outta there before being given the NeNe.
Yeah I’m over Andy messy ass and them messy green eye broke B****** to go on there and trash other black women for a story line is a slap in our cultures face. Truly sad me my friends and family are done with Andy and everything he has his disrespectful hands in.