Andy Cohen Reacts to NeNe Leakes Leaving 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'

Andy Cohen is speaking out.

Following NeNe Leakes‘ announcement that she is leaving the Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise after over a decade, the Watch What Happens Live! Bravo host spoke out in a statement on social media on Thursday (September 17).

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“Nene Leakes is an icon of the genre. She is a gif and catchphrase machine. In 11 years of #WWHL, Nene has been our most frequent guest, and she is always A BLAST. Nene nicknamed me ‘Buttercup’ the first day we met, and still calls me that today. Through her whole run, she has always had a serious concern and drive to maintain the success and well-being of #RHOA. I am going to miss Nene on the show, but I’m hoping we work together again soon and will remain in each other’s orbits forever. XO, Buttercup,” he captioned his post.

Find out more about Nene‘s decision to leave the franchise.