THE TURN UP GETS REAL IN THE "P" WHEN "THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC" RETURNS SUNDAY, OCT. 6 AT 8 P.M. ET/PT ON BRAVO

New Housewives Stacey Rusch and Keiarna Stewart Join Returning Ladies Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton, Along with Close Friends Jacqueline Blake and Jassi Rideaux

Episodes Stream Next Day on Peacock

· "The Real Housewives of Potomac" returns for Season 9 on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

· Returning this season are housewives, Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo and Mia Thornton.

· The ladies are joined by new housewives Stacey Rusch, former QVC host, and Keiarna Stewart, a successful entrepreneur. Stacey has an 8-year-old daughter and is in the middle of a divorce. Keiarna has reservations about some of the ladies, but is trying to forge her own place within the group.

· Friendly face Jacqueline Blake returns, and Jassi Rideaux joins as a friend of the housewives.

· For a sneak peek at the new season, please visit https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac/videos/your-first-look-at-the-real-housewives-of-potomac-season-9

COMING UP THIS SEASON

· The aftermath of the car accident and DUI charge is taking its toll on Karen Huger and her family. As she tries to pick up the pieces, the ladies want the 411, but getting the full story proves to be a challenge.

· Gizelle Bryant is thriving as she focuses on dating and building out the newly rebranded GNA Fusion, a wellness initiative in memory of her late father. After an emotional roller-coaster year, she's decided to mend some of her fractured relationships in the group, but the way she goes about it defies expectations.

· Ashley Darby is not playing any more games as she forges full steam ahead to get a divorce. She's throwing herself into the dating pool while balancing single motherhood, co-ownership of GNA and having lots of fun along the way.

· Although Wendy Osefo is retiring her professor hat, she's still Dr. Osefo in these Potomac streets, and she's heading to the White House. As she prepares to enter the 40 club, Wendy is letting loose like never before and living her best life.

· Mia Thornton's life is what you'd call complicated. She's in the process of getting a divorce from Gordon while her relationship with her new man, radio personality Inc, is hotter than ever. If that wasn't enough, the ladies are questioning some of her actions, making it hard for her to know whom to trust in the group.

· Stacey Rusch has entered the Potomac chat and she's causing lots of chatter. She's a former QVC host and mother of an 8-year-old daughter, who, after 16 years of marriage, is divorcing her husband. As she enters this new phase in her life, she is struggling with the decision to date again and navigating a romantic relationship with her best friend, who is choosing celibacy over intimacy.

· Keiarna Stewart is trying to put the past behind her, but some wounds take longer to heal than others. While Keiarna works on building her relationship with the women, her plate is full. She's running her business and launching a new skin care line. At the same time, she's moving in with her man, Gregory, but things become challenging when his expectations are not met.

"The Real Housewives of Potomac" is produced by Truly Original with Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Haughton-Lawson, Nora Devin Zimmerman and Leola Westbrook-Lawrence serving as executive producers. Jackie Hebert, Nick Prescott and EJ Dutton co-executive produce. Andy Cohen is also an executive producer.

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