It’s A #RHOP Wrap: Candiace Dillard Bassett Announces She’s Leaving ‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ After Six Seasons


It’s time to grab your cryangles!


Candiace Dillard Bassett is shockingly sharing that she’s leaving The Real Housewives Of Potomac after six seasons. In her announcement, the singer who joined the show in season 3, also noted that she might “Drive Back” to Bravo at a later date.



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Dillard Bassett, 37, shared the news with PEOPLE exclusively in a statement.



“As I embark on a new chapter after six remarkable years with The Real Housewives of Potomac, I am filled with gratitude for the enriching friendships, personal growth, and moments of introspection that have defined this journey,” Dillard Bassett, who won’t be on the reality series’ ninth season, said.” With a whirlwind of new opportunities and responsibilities on my plate, I have decided to take a break from RHOP.”


“This is not a farewell, but a ‘see you later,'” she added before addressing her dedicated fans.  “Your unwavering support has been my guiding light, and I look forward to the exciting adventures that lie ahead — and more importantly, sharing them all with you!”




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PEOPLE added that while Bravo doesn’t officially comment on casting, a source close to production confirmed to them that Dillard Bassett chose to leave the franchise on her own and wasn’t fired.


The housewife is expected to continue working on her singing career amid her exit.


Just last month she shared that she “definitely” planned to one day exit #RHOP and pursue music full-time.


“In life, if you don’t always have a plan, what are you doing?” she told PageSix. “There is definitely a plan,” she added.


Will you miss seeing Candiace Dillard Bassett on the forthcoming ninth season of #RHOP?