NeNe Leakes was spotted putting on a stylish display as she stepped out in New York City on Friday, ahead of her appearance on The Tamron Hall Show.
The TV personality, 57 – who sparked plastic surgery rumors a few months earlier – has also hinted at a possible return to Real Housewives Of Atlanta following her departure from the Bravo series in 2020.
The star flashed a cheerful smile as he arrived at the studio, wearing skin-tight black leggings and a black long-sleeved shirt.
She paired the look with a fluffy jacket to keep her warm in cold temperatures.
Leakes donned a pair of black combat boots and later switched to a pair of heels during the busy day.
NeNe’s long locks were parted in the middle and flowed effortlessly down her shoulders in light waves.
NeNe Leakes, 57, was spotted putting on a stylish display as she stepped out in New York City on Friday ahead of her appearance on The Tamron Hall Show
The star wore a big grin as she struck some lighthearted poses before and after the taping as she was greeted by fans waiting outside.
It comes not long after the reality star dished on her possible return to RHOA, listing a few conditions during her conversation TMZ during her trip to the Big Apple this week.
Leakes also shared her response to Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo, revealing that she was a fan of NeNe and expressing her desire to have her back on the show.
“I’m a NeNe Leakes fan. I love her. Where is she? Bring her back,” she said during an interview with W magazine last week.
“So many people sent it to me,” NeNe said of Erivo’s RHOA comments. The TV personality then gave a special shout out to the actress, saying, “Cynthia, I love you! Thank you very much, and I completely agree.”
Leakes also spoke about the number of viewers and fans of the Bravo series, which aired in 2008.
NeNe appeared on the show since the first season, but quit in 2020 due to a contract dispute.
Two years later, she notably sued the network and Andy Cohen, alleging racism and a toxic work environment. However, just months later, she dismissed the lawsuit and claims.
The star flashed a cheerful smile as he arrived at the studio, wearing skin-tight black leggings and a black long-sleeved shirt.
“I’m a NeNe Leakes fan. I love her. Where is she? Bring her back,” Erivo said during an interview with W Magazine last week; Erivo seen in NYC earlier this month
NeNe appeared on the show since the first season, but quit in 2020 due to a contract dispute
“You know, honestly, so many people watch The Real Housewives. So many stars, big stars, look at Real Housewives. Really and truly.’
She continued, “It was a pleasure to see that Cynthia loves The Real Housewives Of Atlanta and that she especially loved NeNe Leakes.”
The star was then asked if she was returning to RHOA and she responded with, “I don’t know. If the opportunity arose and the check was right, why not?’
Last year, in February 2024, TMZ reported that NeNe would not return for the hit show’s 16th season and had not spoken to series producers at the time.
That same month, RHOA castmate Kenya Moore opened up about rumors of Leakes’ return to the show on The Tamron Hall Show, per Term.
‘I don’t know, I can’t answer that. That question has been asked many times, but according to our boss the door is closed. But you know, you never know.’
Although NeNe’s return to RHOA is still up in the air, she has since focused on other business endeavors.
The TV personality took herself to New York to promote her upcoming podcast with Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Sierra Glamshop, titled Me & My Homegirl.
The star was then asked if she might return to RHOA and she responded with, “I don’t know. If the opportunity arose and the check was right, why not?’
The first episode will premiere later this month on January 16th and the second part will be released on January 30th.
During her latest interview with TMZ, Leakes discussed what fans and viewers can expect from the new podcast.
‘You can expect us to keep it 1000% real. We’ll talk about anything and everything. Nothing is off limits – from pop culture, to relationships, to love, to finances.”
“And every now and then we might have guests that come in, but we don’t want that to be our focus,” she added.
Three months earlier in October, NeNe also sparked plastic surgery rumors after uploading a clip of herself attending a glitzy event.
Three months earlier in October, NeNe also sparked plastic surgery rumors after uploading a clip of herself attending a glitzy event
One wrote: ‘Doesn’t even look like her as far as I remember,’ while another added: ‘It’s crazy how her old face looks compared to now’
“Wow, you ALWAYS said you had great self-esteem, obviously not because you traded in your ENTIRE FACE!!!!” wrote one fan
One said: ‘Her doctor should win an award. She’s come a very long way,” while another added, “Nene doesn’t look like nene anymore….”
The star was seen looking glamorous in a fashionable dress, but social media users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on her look.
One wrote: ‘As far as I can remember she doesn’t even look like her,’ while another added: ‘It’s crazy how her old face looks compared to now.’
“Wow, you ALWAYS said you had great self-esteem, obviously not because you traded in your ENTIRE FACE!!!!” wrote one fan.
One said: ‘Her doctor should win an award. She’s come a very long way,” while another added, “Nene doesn’t look like nene anymore….”