Nneka Ihim Explains Why She’s Leaving’The Real Housewives of Potomac’
Nneka Ihim Explains Why She’s Leaving’The Real Housewives of Potomac’
Nneka Ihim will not be returning for the ninth season of The Real Housewives of Potomac, confirming her departure after just one season on the Bravo reality series.
The 36-year-old lawyer and entrepreneur, known for her memorable introduction, “I come as I am and what I am, honey, is remarkable,” has decided to focus on her personal life, particularly her efforts to expand her family.
“I will not be returning for season 9 of RHOP,” Nneka told PEOPLE, amidst swirling rumors of her exit. She elaborated on her reasons, stating, “At this point, after multiple failed fertility procedures, I have decided to make expanding my family my ultimate priority.” She expressed gratitude for the support received during her difficult fertility journey, which involved an intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedure that did not yield results, and has now moved to in vitro fertilization (IVF). “Thank you to the fans that have supported me along the way this season, especially regarding my difficult IUI turned IVF journey, and the stigma surrounding infertility. All of the kind remarks have genuinely kept me uplifted and have fueled my determination to continue to share my story.”
Nneka Ihim also thanked Bravo and Truly Original for the opportunity and cherished the friendships she built during her time on the show. “I have built lifetime friendships with some incredible women through this experience,” she added.
A first-generation Nigerian-American, Nneka grew up in Wisconsin and practiced law in Los Angeles before marrying Dr. Ikenna Ihim in 2021 and relocating to Potomac, Maryland.
Beyond her personal and professional pursuits, Nneka has remained active with her in-house legal role at a global financial technology company, her own alcoholic beverage company (Bido), a nonprofit called A Life of Lux, and a dating/social app called, “Hello Africa.” Despite her departure, she reassured her fans, “As a true resident of Potomac proper, 20854, just know that I’ll be seeing you all again soon.”
Nneka’s exit follows announcements by fellow cast members Candiace Dillard Bassett and Robyn Dixon, who also confirmed they would not be returning for the next season of Real Housewives of Potomac.
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