The rumors are true — and the Bravo streets are buzzing! After five years away, Monique Samuels is making her highly anticipated return to The Real Housewives of Potomac — and yes, the binder might just be back too.
According to People magazine, the reality TV icon is set to appear in a supporting role in Season 10 of RHOP, marking her first time back on the franchise since her explosive exit in 2020.
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Why Her Return Is a Big Deal
If you watched Season 5, then you remember: Monique didn’t just leave RHOP — she dropped jaws and mic’d up receipts on her way out. After her infamous altercation with Candiace Dillard Bassett (who’s no longer on the show) and intense drama surrounding her family, Monique walked away for good… or so we thought.
Back then, she made her stance clear:
“When you cross certain lines, there’s no going back. And for me, my family is that line,” she said.
But time changes everything — and Monique is stepping back into the RHOP world on her own terms.
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What to Expect From Monique 2.0
Sources say Monique is in a completely different space now. No longer just a wife or mom, she’s returning as a single woman, entrepreneur, and media personality who’s ready to share her next chapter.
Since leaving the show, Monique has:
• Divorced former NFL star Chris Samuels after 11 years of marriage
• Launched Mila Eve Essentials, a wellness and beauty brand
• Held down a radio show in the DMV
• Starred on OWN’s Love & Marriage: DC, where she quickly became the fan-favorite
So yes, there’s a lot to catch up on — and you already know RHOP is going to bring the drama (and maybe a few healing moments too).
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Why Fans Are Hyped
With Karen Huger reportedly in rehab and Mia Thornton making her exit, RHOP is clearly going through a shake-up. Monique’s return couldn’t have come at a better time — and fans are excited to see a familiar face bring both grace and fire back to the group.
From clapbacks to growth, Monique’s return is shaping up to be a major power move.
Season 10 just got way more interesting.
