The “Grande Dame” is officially back.
Bravo confirmed the cast for The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 11 on April 10, and the biggest headline is the full-time return of Karen Huger following her time behind bars for a DUI conviction.
Huger, 62, was sentenced to two years in prison with one year suspended after being found guilty of DUI charges connected to a solo crash in Potomac, Maryland in March 2024. She was released from the Montgomery County Detention Center on Sept. 2, 2025 and was notably absent from Season 10 of the series.
Her return was teased when she appeared in a mid-season trailer sitting down for a post-prison interview with Andy Cohen, but now it’s confirmed: the “Grande Dame” is a full-time Housewife once again.
Robyn Dixon Returns as a ‘Friend’
Huger isn’t the only OG making a comeback. Robyn Dixon, who has been part of the franchise since Season 1, is returning as a “Friend of the Housewives” after sitting out Season 10.
The rest of the Season 11 cast includes returning Housewives Gizelle Bryant, Wendy Osefo, Ashley Darby, Tia Glover and Stacey Rusch. On the way out are Angel Massie, Keiarna Stewart and Jassi Harris, who will not be returning for the new season.
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What to Expect From Huger’s Return
Fans have been eager to see how Huger addresses her legal troubles on camera. During her DUI sentencing, prosecutors labeled her a repeat offender, citing three previous alcohol-related traffic cases between 2006 and 2011. She was also ordered to pay $2,900 in fines, complete five years of probation and could not drive for one year.
In court, Huger acknowledged responsibility and expressed gratitude that no one was harmed in the crash. Her sit-down with Cohen during the Season 10 reunion gave viewers a first look at how she’s processing the experience, but Season 11 will be the first time audiences see her navigate daily life after prison while cameras are rolling.
No premiere date has been announced for Season 11, but filming is expected to be underway soon.