: Shocked the cast with news of a secret marriage to Marc Daly, which many cast members—and producers—openly questioned throughout the season. Key Storylines and Viral Moments

The tenth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) aired from November 5, 2017, to April 29, 2018, and is primarily remembered for the monumental return of original housewife . This season, consisting of 22 episodes, navigated the aftermath of Season 9's explosive "lesbiangate" allegations and featured a cast of heavy hitters including Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams, Kenya Moore, and Shereé Whitfield. Core Cast and Major Returns

: Returned as a "friend of" the housewives, though her presence was highly combative, leading to major clashes and her eventual decision to leave the series again after the reunion.

: Following her involvement in the Season 9 scandal, Porsha began the season largely isolated from the group, struggling to regain the trust of Kandi and others.

: One of the season's most infamous moments involved a video Brielle Biermann (Kim’s daughter) took of a cockroach in NeNe’s home. This escalated into a social media war that defined much of the later season and the reunion.

: Reclaimed her peach after a two-season hiatus, immediately centering herself in the group's drama and renewing her long-standing rivalry with Kim Zolciak-Biermann.

: Turning 50, Cynthia Bailey embraced a new chapter of independence after her divorce from Peter Thomas, entering the dating scene with a younger beau. The Three-Part Reunion Sad News For Kenya Moore | RHOA Season 10 Update