Though Karen Huger is an OG of The Actual Housewives of Potomac forged, there’s a purpose why she isn’t a predominant forged member of The Actual Housewives Final Ladies Journey: Roaring twentieth.
“The provide was made. I assumed for my sobriety, ‘Take it gradual,’ as a result of I used to be planning on coming again to [RHOP for] season 11, and I didn’t need to overdo it,” Karen, 63, completely instructed Us on Tuesday, August 4. “So I’m right here to cheer and help. I can’t wait to see it with you guys.”
Though the “Grande Dame” of Potomac was grateful to have the chance to movie once more, she wished to ease again into the franchise whereas specializing in her well being.
“I’m very proud to be part of this household, and I earned my place to be [in] it,” she defined. “The truth that they acknowledged me and supported my determination to only keep low for a minute and proceed to heal was so, so loving and so supportive. I’m so grateful.”
Within the new season of RHUGT, authentic forged members from varied seasons — together with Lisa Barlow, Vicki Gunvalson, Kyle Richards, Teresa Giudice and Gizelle Bryant — will journey throughout the nation to rejoice 20 years of The Actual Housewives franchise.
When RHOP returns for season 11, Karen is assured viewers will see extra of her as she continues her therapeutic journey after serving a jail sentence stemming from a DUI arrest. (Us confirmed her launch in September 2025, six months earlier than her sentence was set to finish.)
“I’m so pleased,” Karen stated from The Lobster Membership in New York Metropolis. “I encourage anybody that’s struggling to face it and get the assistance they want, and stroll by means of it. Come out on the opposite facet. It’s fantastic.”
Whereas filming her upcoming season sober, Karen stated a few of her costars initially “didn’t know what to do.”
“However they have been so loving and supportive. You realize, we’re messy, so come for me. I can deal with it,” she continued. “That’s me. However once they understood my dedication to my sobriety, I believe they acquired on board with it. I’d wish to assume so. Let’s watch it collectively. If they arrive for me, then I’ll handle it on the reunion.”
With out spilling an excessive amount of tea about her costars, Karen praised Robyn Dixon for her progress. On the similar time, there was one other forged member that will have been an issue.
“I might say the disappointing half was the particular person. I’ll simply trace: the particular person,” Karen hinted. “I didn’t name any names as a result of it’s not essential to raise somebody that doesn’t deserve lifting. However on the similar time, I help everybody looking for their footing.”
The Actual Housewives Final Ladies Journey: Roaring twentieth premieres on Bravo Sunday, August 9, at 9 p.m. ET. Stream new episodes the following day on Peacock.
For those who or somebody you realize is scuffling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Psychological Well being Providers Administration (SAMHSA) Nationwide Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).



