Why I’m So Disappointed in My Former Fave
Hey, y’all! Welcome back to my channel, where I’m diving into the messy drama that went down on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Episode 5, titled “About Last Night." If you’ve seen the episode, you know I’m talking about Kenya Moore’s explicit photo incident with newbie Brit Eady that got her suspended and eventually booted from the show. I’ve been a Kenya stan for years—her sass, her clap backs, her badass energy were my vibe. But this? This was a low blow, and I’m heartbroken. Let’s unpack why I think Kenya went too far, how this ruined her hair spa launch, and why I’m siding with Cynthia Bailey on this one. Grab your tea, because I’m spilling mint!
The Moment That Left Me Speechless
Okay, picture this: Kenya’s hosting the grand opening of her Kenya Moore Hair Spa on June 6, 2024, a huge deal for her and her daughter, Brooklyn. I was rooting for her! She’s been building this brand forever, and I love seeing a Black entrepreneur shine. But then, she turns the event into a revenge show. Brit Eady, the new RHOA castmate who’d been clashing with Kenya, shows up with flowers and a card as a peace offering after some heated moments earlier in the season. Kenya ignores it and launches into a speech, not about her spa, but about Brit. She pulls out poster boards—yep, poster boards—with explicit images of Brit, including one allegedly showing her performing oral sex, which Bravo blurred out.
I was like, “Kenya, what is happening?!” My jaw hit the floor. She said she got the photos from a private investigator and called Brit out in front of everyone, saying, “I found out who this b*tch is.” I get that Kenya was mad, but this was her moment to shine, and she threw it all away for petty drama. It felt like she was more focused on making TV than celebrating her hard work. I’m so disappointed, y’all.
Why Kenya Felt the Need to Go There
Now, let’s back up. Kenya and Brit had beef from the jump. In the March 30 episode, Brit escalated things at a dinner hosted by Angela Oakley, saying she had “whips, pistols, everything” and telling Kenya, “I don’t play them games.” Kenya took it as a gun threat, and I don’t blame her for feeling scared—nobody should be talking like that, especially on camera. She even told producers she was concerned for her safety and her daughter’s, which she later emphasized on the Tamron Hall Show in November 2024.
I get it—Brit’s words were reckless, and Kenya felt attacked. Some fans on X, like @heyyarnolddd, argue that production should’ve stepped in when Brit mentioned a gun, and I kinda agree. If they’d handled it, maybe Kenya wouldn’t have felt the need to retaliate. But here’s where I draw the line: Kenya’s response was way out of proportion. Showing explicit photos in public, at your own event, with cameras rolling? That’s not a clapback; that’s a wrecking ball. She could’ve called Brit out privately or used her signature shade. Instead, she went for “revenge porn,” as it’s been called, and it cost her everything.
Cynthia Bailey Spoke for All of Us
Cynthia Bailey, who’s back as a “friend” this season, broke my heart with her reaction. She’s known Kenya forever, and you could tell she was gutted. In the episode, she tells Kenya, “I’m getting to know Brit, but I know you. I really hate that you let that end this way. I think you’re bigger than this, and I think you’re better than this.” I was tearing up watching her say that, because same, Cynthia, same! I was there for sassy Kenya, the one who’d twirl on haters, not this Kenya who stooped to a level I didn’t think she’d touch.
Cynthia later told Access Hollywood that she and Kenya haven’t spoken since the incident, which is wild considering their friendship. She said she was “sad” and felt Kenya’s move was “beneath her,” which is exactly how I feel. Kenya even shaded Cynthia afterward, reposting a clip of NeNe Leakes talking smack, which felt so petty. I wish Kenya had listened to Cynthia instead of doubling down. That moment showed me she’s not owning this the way I hoped.
The Cast’s Reaction Said It All
The other Housewives were not here for it. Porsha Williams, who’s back as a main cast member, was mortified and told producers, “I want to just take my mic off. You can just act like I was never at this event.” Shamea Morton called it “too much,” and Angela Oakley, who’d invited Brit, said it was “distasteful” and “hurtful.” Drew Sidora and Kelli Ferrell also dipped out, and you could see the shock on everyone’s faces.
Porsha later told People it was “noble” of Kenya to apologize, but she didn’t support the act itself. The fact that the whole cast was like, “Nah, this ain’t it,” tells me Kenya misread the room big time. I felt secondhand embarrassment watching her think this was some iconic moment when it was just… nasty work, as she’d say.
Kenya’s Apology and the Fallout
Kenya initially denied the “revenge porn” claims, posting on X in June 2024, “I would never engage in revenge porn, I have never distributed private images or footage of anyone.” But by November, on the Tamron Hall Show, she owned up, saying, “The photos were very distasteful, and I elevated the situation. I am sorry for what I’ve done.” I appreciate her taking accountability, but it feels too little, too late. She mentioned feeling threatened and wanting to protect her daughter, which I get as a mom, but there were so many other ways to handle it.
Bravo suspended her indefinitely, and by June 25, 2024, People confirmed she was out for Season 16. The episode ended with a title card saying, “Based on Kenya’s behavior, the decision was made to cease filming with her this season.” Some fans, like @thebravobabe_ on X, argue Kenya was provoked and deserved better, but others, like @MMira08, say she ruined her own event. I’m with the latter—she had every reason to be mad, but this was not the way.
Why This Hurts So Much
I’ve been Team Kenya forever. Her shade, her hustle, her journey as a mom and entrepreneur? Iconic. I was so excited for her hair spa, especially since she built it for Brooklyn. But this incident overshadowed all that. She turned a celebration into a circus, and it breaks my heart. Like Cynthia said on Watch What Happens Live, it “took the focus from her hair care spa to this dark moment.” All that hard work, all that vision, gone because of one bad choice.
I also think Bravo dropped the ball. If Brit’s gun comments were serious, why didn’t production step in? But Kenya’s response was her call, and it was the wrong one. I’m not watching RHOA the same without her, but I can’t defend this. She’s better than this, and I hope she comes back stronger, maybe with a real apology to Brit and a focus on her brand, not drama.
What’s Next for Kenya?
I don’t know if Kenya will return to RHOA—some fans are begging for her peach back, while others think she’s done. I’d love to see her redeem herself, but she’s gotta show us the Kenya we fell for: fierce, not cruel. For now, I’m wishing her the best with her hair care line and hoping she learns from this. What do y’all think? Was Kenya wrong, or did Brit push her too far? Drop your thoughts below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell for more reality TV tea.