‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger is skipping the season 9 reunion. Her manager confirmed in a statement that she decided to enter a private recovery program.
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Details On Karen Huger’s Decision To Enter Rehab
Fans and social media users quickly grew concerned when Karen Huger’s absence was noticeable on the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ season 9 reunion seating chart shared by Bravo on Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 9. The picture feature ‘RHOP’ castmates Stacey Rusch, Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, Gizelle Bryant, Ashely Darby, and Keiarna Stewart. Even The Shade Room noticed that Porsha Williams left a comment on Bravo’s post asking about Karen’s whereabouts.
Well, it turns out Karen Huger is taking some time to focus on herself, according to her manager, Ryan Tresdale. In a statement to PEOPLE, he recently explained her absence, revealing she’s decided to enter rehab.
“Karen made the important decision to enter a private recovery program, so was unable to attend the reunion taping today,” Tresdale said in the statement.
He also shared that he and her team fully support her decision, as it’s something she wanted.
“She was fully supported in this choice. We stand behind Karen as she embarks on this meaningful journey and are proud of her for taking such a significant step forward in her personal growth,” Tresdale added.
Social Media Reacts
Social media users quickly filled The Shade Room’s comment section with reactions to the news about Karen Huger. Many supported her decision to seek help, while others expressed disappointment at not seeing her with the cast.
Instagram user @tylermnewkirk wrote, “I’m for anybody getting the help they need or desire.”
Instagram user @pink_pistol wrote, “The reunion gone be boring now 😢”
While Instagram user @aliyahscorner wrote, “I’ll miss Karen. But I’m happy the girls won’t be able to attack her. Sending love to Karen.”
Then Instagram user @lill.scott wrote, “Checking into rehab for alcoholism, following a DUI conviction sounds like accountability to me.”
Another Instagram user @cfinancial wrote, “Karen was going to do everything and anything to avoid being at the reunion after those videos “leaked” #TheGrandeDussé 😂”
Instagram user @theee_rich wrote, “I’m here for her getting the help needed. But one could say it’s interesting she checked in when it’s time for the reunion and not when the incident occurred… 🤔”
While another Instagram user @lawantaylorthompson wrote, “I’d rather her checked into rehab than jail. 🙏🏿”
Lastly, Instagram user @_theheadnurse wrote, “Nobody can make me hate her. She made a mistake and taking accountability 🙌”
More Info About Karen Huger DUI Incident & Guilty Verdict
As The Shade Room previously reported, Karen Huger was pulled over in March 2024 by Montgomery Police. In a statement, Karen revealed that she had met a friend for dinner at the time, which led to an emotional conversation. On her way home, she became overwhelmed and started crying. When she saw an oncoming car, she swerved to avoid a head-on collision but ended up hitting the divider and then a tree. She suffered a few bruises but was thankful to be alive.
Officials later charged the reality star with driving while impaired and under the influence of alcohol. PEOPLE also noted additional charges such as “negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.”
Although Karen wasn’t injured during the incident, she was still convicted on five out of the six charges, with DUI being the most significant, according to Fox5DC.
