'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Season 16 Cast Shakeup - 1 Former Star Returns, 3 Stars Exit, 5 Ladies' Future Unknown & 3 New Stars Rumored to Join

Kandi Burruss – LEAVING

Kandi Burruss has announced she is leaving the show for the new season.

The singer joined the cast in season two and has remained on a main cast member ever since, until now. While she is not returning for season 16 as she focuses on other projects, she hasn’t ruled out ever returning to the show in the future.

Marlo Hampton – LEAVING

Marlo Hampton is NOT returning for season 16.

“My contract with Real Housewives of Atlanta ended when season 15 wrapped,” Marlo shared with People. “This break from RHOA is a fresh start, allowing me the space to participate in new creative entertainment projects focused on my future, and not reliving my past.”

Marlo joined the cast in season four as a “friend of,” and returned as a guest in seasons six, eight and nine. She was a friend of for seasons 10-13, before joining as a main cast member for seasons 14 and 15.