Former ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Stars: Where Are They Now? Monique Samuels, Katie Rost and More

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Former ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Stars: Where Are They Now? Monique Samuels, Katie Rost and More

A lasting impression. Over the years, the Real Housewives of Potomac series has parted ways with several cast members. Viewers said goodbye to Monique Samuels after her altercation with Candiace Dillard-Bassett during season 5 made her reconsider her time on the show. After joining the series in 2017, Monique and Candiace initially formed a close friendship. Things took a turn, however, when a miscommunication escalated into a physical fight. Cameras were rolling as Monique grabbed Candiace by the hair during October 2020 episode and then proceeded to pull her down. Later in the episode, the businesswoman attempted to run back into the building to continue her argument with Candiace. “Anytime you get physical, that’s taking it to a whole other level. That’s real life,” Monique exclusively told Us Weekly one month before the episode aired. “I took that [moment] very seriously, because I’ve not been in any physical altercation since I was in grade school. I’m 36 years old. I have three kids and a whole husband. So, I’m like, ‘This is insane.’ It allowed me to go on a journey of just looking at certain things from childhood or just trying to figure out what are my triggers.” Monique, who shares three kids with husband Chris Samuels, was later charged with second-degree assault. The “Not for Lazy Moms” podcast host filed a counterclaim against Candiace the same month. Both assault charges were dismissed in December 2020. [jwplayer ReFVuAsp-zhNYySv2] Following an appearance in the season 5 reunion, Monique announced her exit from RHOP. “I appreciate everything that people have done for me, everybody that’s been Team Monique — I love y’all, I thank y’all — but when you cross certain lines, there’s no going back,” she said via an Instagram video in December 2020. “I wanted to represent real Black love and show people something outside of what the stereotype has been on TV. Unfortunately, this season, I played right into that stereotype.” Although Monique seemingly has no plans to return to the franchise, her former costar Katie Rost has made cameos since her respective departure. After appearing in the first season of the show, Katie's full-time role was reduced and she didn't appear in season 3. The model briefly returned in season 4 in a "friend" of status but later claimed she was not invited to the reunion. In April 2022, Katie posted an apology to Andy Cohen on her since-deleted Instagram account. "I would like to issue a public apology, for statements I made that weren't cool in the past to Andy Cohen, and I do want a job. And I swear I will totally behave," she said, noting she would love to return to RHOP. "I'm also sorry for my temper tantrums. I feel no thirst. I just want to work." More recently, she popped up for a brief appearance during season 7 in October 2022. Scroll down to see where the former RHOP stars are now:

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Monique Samuels

Following her departure from RHOP, Monique returned to reality television with her husband in Love & Marriage: DC. The show, which premiered in 2022, has been renewed for a second season which the New Jersey native is expected to appear in.

In July 2021, Monique confirmed that her family’s parrot, T’Challa, passed away from a freak accident.

The TV personality, who celebrated 10 years of marriage with Chris in 2022, took to social media that same year to slam divorce rumors. In a YouTube video, which was posted in October 2022, the couple revealed they were going to counseling to address issues in their relationship but had no plans to call it quits.

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Charrisse Jackson-Jordan

After documenting her split from Eddie Jordan, Charrisse's divorce was officially finalized in 2019. The philanthropist, who shares two kids with her ex-husband, has continued to stay close to her RHOP costars.

Charrisse returned to the hit Bravo series during season 7 as a "friend" of the cast.

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Katie Rost

The OG cast member went through some major ups and downs since leaving the show after season 1. 

Katie, who shares son James and twin daughters Renee and Kathryn with ex-husband James Orsini, was caught up in a messy custody battle in 2019. She later noted on social media that she was reunited with her kids. 

The Maryland native was briefly engaged to a boyfriend in 2019. She also took to social media that year to candidly address her past miscarriages.

Since taking a step away from reality TV, Katie has opened up her online jewelry store, The Katie Shop, again. She also continues to manage Sunny Hill Farm, where people can rent a log cabin retreat.

Katie shocked viewers when she appeared in the second episode of season 7. In February 2023, Katie revealed she had taken a minimum wage job at an organic market following a stint in rehab.