RHOP's Wendy Osefo REACTS to Gizelle Bryant Friendship Criticism and More From Season 9 (Exclusiv…

'The Real Housewives of Potomac' star Wendy Osefo tells ET's Brice Sander that season 9 is a 'reset' in more ways than one after a rocky season 8. She shares how the cast shake-up -- Candiace Dillard Bassett, Robyn Dixon and Nneka Ihim all exited the show -- changes the dynamics of the group and created space for her to find friendship with Gizelle Bryant. She rates the newcomers (Kierna Stewart, Stacey Rusch and Jassi Rideaux) before previewing some wild drama that's yet-to-be teased in any promos! Wendy also offers an update on her friendship with Karen Huger after her castmate's March DUI arrest, and reflects on turning 40. 'RHOP' returns to Bravo on Sunday, Oct. 6. Episodes stream next day on Peacock.

[@LailahLynnTV]

Wendy looks amazing 😍 I'm glad she had a good season because they put her through enough!

[@ogonwaneri5553]

Agreed :)

[@ReasonablyHilarious]

I can’t believe Potomac is about to be it’s almost 10 years old 😭🎊. I remember when the show first aired and Gizelle was my favorite.

[@khrissi17]

Gizelle was and still is mine, she just needs therapy.. preferably on camera so we can see she's really trying 😅

[@BigL88]

And still is my favorite!! Despite her high yellow heifer ways!!! Lol

[@BigL88]

@@khrissi17well we ain't gonna embarrass our first lady on camera like that but it would be nice if she shares more

[@allaboutdaniel]

10 years??? Jesus I feel old

[@PreciousA564]

Yep true ​@@khrissi17

[@faithwilliams7826]

This guy is an excellent interviewer.

[@modzi-modzi5991]

There was something wrong with his energy

[@ak24553]

Dr. Wendy, Gizelle is not your friend. She doesn’t have Robyn this season to be a mean girl with

[@TT-xj3si]

EXACTLY Gizzy is doing what she gotta do to keep her job and like u said without Robyn.......GIZZY is no friend attal, never have been never will b WATCH UR BACK. We warned her if she refuse to listen or believe Dr. Wendy is on her own.....Maya Angelou said it best Gizzy probably was only being nice bc she thought she would get an invite to meet their most famous soror in the whote house

[@tiwannamincey]

It's giving pick me🙄

[@ClintMVasquez]

Dr. Osefo is real for blurring her background 😂😂😂

[@mamatosh05]

Wendy is beautiful, intelligent & knows how to hold her own. I like her laugh.

[@4dyamondx745]

I do not like her laugh, it is like someone scraping on a chalkboard.

[@zamamkhize132]

We teach our children to resolve their conflict. Why do some people want these women to stay in a angry, bitter and toxic space? I'm proud of these women for working through their conflict and moving forward as friends.

[@Qeeatou]

Mrs Osefo looking like a snaaaack ❤

[@modzi-modzi5991]

I know that's right ! #Blackgirlmagic 🍯

[@midwestnewsgurl]

What about if she looked like women in real life who do the same things as she does but without all the augmentation and what does she say to young girls who ask if it's fake a phone to project confidence but have to change your entire outer appearance to be content...

[@midwestnewsgurl]

She makes me sad, there's this huge plastic surgery cult and I feel like she could've been such a great example for little brown girls to be as intelligent and well-educated as she is, she doesn't EVER speak on body image for young people.

[@Ewoma_OD]

@@midwestnewsgurlwhat do you mean in real life, is her life fake? What’s wrong with her fixing her body if that would be a confidence boost for her

[@midwestnewsgurl]

@@Ewoma_OD I just think it perpetuates negative beauty standards for young women and girls.

[@RyujiSakamoto0703]

She looks like an absolute Barbie Doll 😍

[@oghenejoyce]

Good job, Dr. Wendy. I’m glad that you and Gizelle were able to work through your issues this season. That is growth. That is maturity. That is the kind of example we should support and not bash. I can see that some people want you both to keep beefing each other and tearing yourselves apart for THEIR ENTERTAINMENT. Because I’m wondering, who does that help? The last two season of the show became unwatchable as the toxicity level just went through the roof and things got really dark. At some point, for me, it really came down to, either fix the issues with the ladies, let some people go or just wrap up the entire show and call it a day. It got too toxic. And the people that are mad that Wendy and Gizelle are working things out are the exact same people she was talking about when she said they were gonna be mad anyway. At least watch the show and see how they were able to work things out. But some of you just want to marinate in toxicity and that’s not healthy. Yall need help. Get a therapist or a priest or something 🙄🙄

[@nickigaines3261]

I stopped watching after the way Gizelle treated Monique and push her when the fight between Candiace and Monique happened. Gizelle is pure trash. I will never support anything she is a part of on any level.

[@ChiChiMaryT]

Giselle 😂 did she have a choice.

[@charlisena]

You can't see past the bullshit, you are gullible

[@Mona-v2t3f]

Happy Eddie, Happy Wendy 💕

[@khrissi17]

And happy ending 😂

[@_justwren]

Wendy looks Fantabulous 😍 💯

[@BlueShyBri]

Wendy is literally one of the most gorgeous Housewives ever ❤

[@BigL88]

With all that pounds of cake make up and facial up grade that's kinda of hard to say

[@4dyamondx745]

@@BigL88 I agree, I really do not think that Wendy is pretty

[@BigL88]

@@4dyamondx745 she's a cute woman

[@4dyamondx745]

@@BigL88 you just said that it was hard to tell, now she is a cute woman?

[@BigL88]

@@4dyamondx745 cute ain't gorgeous, if you gonna critique someone you must give them a hand and lift them up

[@ReasonablyHilarious]

Now if Gizelle & Wendy come into this season acting like bffs, Im SOOO NOT HERE FOR THAT. Now I will be here for them coming into season being cordial & having fun and throwing light weight shade at each other.

[@4dyamondx745]

Growth.

[@biancabaker8128]

I’m so excited for this season knowing Wendy & Giselle were able to move forward! Love them both ❤

[@sh-oo4wm]

wendy 100 percent always wanted gizelles approval. she came in her first season kissing the green bandits' assesLOL

[@HZA_xoxo]

Comments filled with colourism comes at no shock. They cant take this beautiful black woman!! 💜💜

[@micha4kids]

Beautiful is when you don't use all these makeup

[@brandonbritton3086]

Oh shut up. Makeup has been a thing for years. Get over yourself.

[@JamesWilson-ek4fv]

​@@micha4kidsand she still looks good without it

[@micha4kids]

Girl, I like her, but I'm not a blind fan.

[@4dyamondx745]

Why even talk about colorism, sick of hearing that.

[@toyakh2620]

Gizelle did try talking to Wendy when they first fell out and Wendy wasn't receptive

[@BigL88]

She did !

[@4dyamondx745]

She did, but Wendy was jealous of Gizelle

[@BigL88]

@@4dyamondx745 exactly

[@alexandria2112]

@@4dyamondx745 the delusion is real lmfao

[@4dyamondx745]

@@alexandria2112 it is lol

[@christopherhopkinson3922]

Monique makes a surprise appearance, that’s what the surprise is

[@tfaddict8254]

That's gonna make me shout!

[@Babygurl08]

Hush!!!!!! 👀

[@ReasonablyHilarious]

You know damn well that’s not happening

[@BigL88]

That would be great!

[@4dyamondx745]

LIES!!!!

[@TINAGUTTAH]

Dr. Wendy looks amazing

[@zamamkhize132]

So proud of Gizelle and Wendy for doing the grown woman thing and working through their differences. I watch housewives to see lifestyles and girl boss moves that I can admire. Two beautiful black queens building each other up instead of tearing each other apart. Sure they can fight and not even like each other, but they have to move on at some point?

[@pherellefowler9572]

They are Sorors…it kinda makes sense

[@modzi-modzi5991]

Wendy hasn’t changed, still our slay Queen 🥰 but on the other hand the journalist was weird. That guy was giving me very passive aggressive vybes....Dude Wendy is not Chelsea and you are not addressing the selling sunset demographic that allows you to treat a black woman anyhow. So be a nice 😠

[@faithwilliams7826]

I like him. He reminds me of Andy Cohen.

[@faithwilliams7826]

I didn't see a thing wrong with his interview skills at all.

[@whoopdedoo5271]

The housewives love Brice…

[@modzi-modzi5991]

​@@faithwilliams7826You said in another comment under that same video that you were not going to watch the show. You don’t like Wendy and maybe black women in general so I’m not surprised by response 😂. There are plenty of you in this comment section, non-black people who are just here to spread negativity...Girl Bye 😜

[@khrissi17]

Brice you are doing the damn thing 👏🏽 from Karen to Wendy your interview technique is very cutesy and demure 😅

[@stacemo]

Wendy is a pick me and she’s toooo beautiful and intelligent to not understand Giselle need a job.

[@Onyxraye]

Y’all complain when the ladies are fighting and complain when they are friendly. Pick a struggle

[@jasperwellington11]

CLOCK it!!!

[@stacemo]

@@Onyxraye who is y’all? Do you know me? Have you ever heard me complain? Oh ok. Have a good weekend.

[@JamesWilson-ek4fv]

​@@stacemobut how is she a pick me?

[@JamesWilson-ek4fv]

​@@stacemoWendy literally said they took steps before moving forward.

[@crystalsmith7102]

Surprise is that Jacqueline is dating G

[@khrissi17]

At this point Jacqueline wants a flute 😅

[@pinkrose4322]

What?? What ever happened to girl code?

[@msrhonda]

Wendy looks beautiful 💜 🔥💜 I’m so glad Robin is gone 🥳

[@badnighatim]

Wheeew, Wendy looks GOODT.

[@FEMnomenall]

I was rooting for Wendy and Candiance really pushing this show to a healthy place. Listening to this, Im still happy Candiance left and Im sad that Wendy has decided to allow Gizelle to use her. Im going to sit the season out again, SMH.

[@oghenejoyce]

Omg! You are exactly the type of people she was talking to… those who were destined to be negative about her and Gizelle situation. If you wanna seat it out, then do it. I guess this season is not for you. Some of y’all have an unhealthy appetite for toxicity and derive so much sick pleasure in chaos. What do you gain from the endless beefing that has gone on for the past several seasons? Most viewers want the ladies to move past the toxic drama because it has gotten really dark and unenjoyable. At least when the show airs, we get to see the healing process and progression. You don’t wanna watch, then don’t watch. You won’t be missed. Jeez! 🙄🙄🙄

[@FEMnomenall]

@@oghenejoyce maybe she was but I wasn't convinced. It's the fact that you expect toxicity to dissipate when the very person responsible for it, is still around. Wendy isn't Gizelle's first target of nastiness, but some of us have just had enough of watching her coin flip and the tolerance of it. The thing I loved about Wendy and Candiance was that they always brought accountability to the table for everyone. It's sad to see that's no longer the case considering the retoric Gizelle has spewed these last few seasons. This is open dialog so let's keep it that way. 😉🥂 enjoy the season!

[@oghenejoyce]

@@FEMnomenall you weren’t convinced from a few minutes of preview? Maybe watch an entire first episode of the new season before forming a real opinion instead of basing yours off of a few clips. It’s hard for me to take someone with this mindset seriously 😒

[@FEMnomenall]

@@oghenejoyce It's hard for me to take someone so serious, serious. 😝🥱BREATHE! Your bravo check is on the way. In the meantime you'll be watching it, and that's all the support they need.

[@reeno02]

Oh get over yourself. These are not your friends or family. Don’t put so much energy into it. They don’t care about you. If Wendy is happy and had a good season then be happy. The previous commenter was right. It’s entertainment for a TV show

[@MrPerfection93]

It was a bad look for two sorors to be at odds so publicly. Glad they have mended.

[@notnow7691]

Love Wendy! ❤

[@harriz2537]

I just started watching first. Season 9. And now. Season 8 I’m ready for this reason I kinda liked all the girls being there but it’s cool 😎 Go Wendy

[@kevinjohnson4877]

She so damn fine

[@Justin-vk7cp]

It’s true!!! Wendy has always wanted Gizelle’s approval!!! Now that Robyn is not on this season, Wendy is happy that she & Gizelle can be friends again! Wendy has always been annoying to me, she is not my cup of tea & will always not be my cup of tea. She sucks!!!

[@luisafrance1635]

She does not want her approval. They used to be good friends, it was Candice and Robyn that didn’t want their friendship.

[@modzi-modzi5991]

Ok Karen we are here to celebrate #blackgirlmagic 🧜🏿‍♀️ go be a hater somwhere else thank you...next !

[@sheh.9163]

I agree, she DEFINITELY wanted the approval of the HBIC Gizelle. Gizelle will definitely play nice with her…for now 😆

[@marionsipp9851]

I want ever be able to do Giselle. She still reminds me of Donald Trump

[@SariTempet]

The shade of them showing the one picture they have of Candice with a nip slip lol.

[@tbonezful]

Thank god they have moved on . Its too much with them not being friendly .

[@TJ-nm3rw]

Wendy has definitely grown on me.

[@LashenaRodulfo]

SHE BEFRIENDED YOU TO GET MONIQUE OUT OF THE WAY......LETS CALL A SPADE A SPADE.....WHATEVER!!!!

[@BigL88]

Thank you

[@yolandavoglezon7217]

Monique got herself out of the way when she put her hands on Candiace.

[@BigL88]

@@yolandavoglezon7217 Monique had to reach out touch somebody AT&T 🤣🤣🤣

[@rosalindgriffin6940]

You are so right. She was just forming her army to get rid of Monique!

[@LashenaRodulfo]

@@yolandavoglezon7217 no that is not true U need to watch from season one maybe u would get a clearer understanding about giselle

[@JakobeEagleton]

15:00 To 16:30 What They Left Out trailer for Potomac, I hope ain’t similar to what happened on season 9 of Atlanta Houswives🤦‍♂️

[@ksay6950]

hmm Karen said the same thing that something crazy happens between two cast members. it is good they didn't show it like leave it as a surprise

[@daisyrose5302]

These women are so fake with each other its ridiculous

[@midwestnewsgurl]

Fake hair, bodies cut up and pumped up, face painted up, some of them paint their whole bodies... lashes glued on, fake boobs pushed up to the sky... beauty? In whose eyes? A warped society.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

God bless Wendy. Romans 10:13🙏🏽

[@owtsideperspective3588]

I dont wanna see the Giselle and Wendy thing.... No thank you

[@mimimaneuver5797]

Let’s be real We all know Giselle friends with Wendy again because Robin is no longer there..

[@msf8297]

excited to see

[@Marquis-r1h]

They needed some new energy. Potomac was terrible last season. Robyn needed to go because she was the only one with a real storyline last season and she totally dropped the ball.

[@betterthanemril988]

So I take it this new friendship doesn’t go very far 😂

[@MK-uw8qt]

Karen and Gizelle breaking up as friends, and Wendy is going to be Gizelle's new friend. At the end of the season, let me know if I'm right lol

[@bridgettwilbert1964]

None of these women are really true friends, friends don't treat each other the way these ladies do

[@rizuejigu7402]

Gizelle= 🤡 😂😂 Wendy=❤❤❤

[@kk-xi8li]

First glance I thought it was Nene

[@ogonwaneri5553]

I love Wendy

[@Nozipho_N]

Who died and made her Queen of England 🙄

[@darrylmathews7783]

She looks very fake like they all do

[@oldsorrownewtomorrow8232]

Gizelle and Mia...my bet.

[@nickigaines3261]

Why do they keep bring Gizelle back. She is no HW, period. She needs to be downgraded to friend. wendy you are too annoying.

[@faithwilliams7826]

I will not be watching the show!!!

[@tamikoaaron1597]

They my have to shut down production because you’re not watching 🙄

[@avbroooo]

She must be making at leazt $250 K on that show to quit her Pr. Job.... Not to mention, how the other opportunities show up! You go Dr. Osefo!!! 😘😘😘

[@TINAGUTTAH]

They are at work, unfortunately you need to get along with a coworker whom you don’t actually get along with

[@avbroooo]

@@TINAGUTTAH I know. But she quit Pr. Job so she must be making much more just off rhop alone!!!

[@rizuejigu7402]

Giselle only has wendy her leader robyn is gone lmao...

[@karenduncan8150]

I think wendy thinks its a fadhion show,talk about a woman who worries more about her appearance than others

[@midwestnewsgurl]

I'm getting TLC "Unpretty" vibes. Women, love yourselves! Don't join the patriarchal self-hating plastic surgery cult! She cut up and done up... why? Let's be ourselves ladies!!

[@lisacowan9883]

I doubt if I will be watching this season. I never liked Wendy anyway.

[@WilderaIngraham]

After the way Wendy carried on the show the last two seasons I wasn't expecting her to be on this season. She really should have been fired. Bravotv really giving Wendy, Gizelle and Ashley a whole lot of grace and for no reason.

[@avbroooo]

🫶🏾

[@vitamcmahan3421]

I think she so not pertty not Wendy

[@vitamcmahan3421]

Karen she likes drink ilia gelzele Robin seems okn Ashley is cut bottom all girls seems cool I like show

[@vitamcmahan3421]

She too much make up

[@din6675]

So she very wisely dumped Candiace

[@julianjcezar_xgarnek]

At first i thought it was Nene... 😮

[@Taimithepharmacist_]

Neva nene looks way better especially after her incredible surgical transformation

[@CiaraContent]

you must be white because Wendy and Nene have two totally different skin tones.

[@julianjcezar_xgarnek]

Haha regarding only face , bothdone and beautiful❤

[@luisafrance1635]

Nene would not be happy to compare her to a dark skin woman. She is desperate to look white.

[@SunnyGhandle]

I’ve always felt like they look a like

[@JigiyaKamu]

Candiace wants a Gizelle looking baby so bad

[@ariellewht]

What….you’re a weirdo. Get out of black spaces .

[@zleo7054]

Candiace not here so why are you

[@jackieroberson5185]

BS

[@4dyamondx745]

I had already said that Wendy and Gizelle would be ok again b/c Candiace is not there.

[@fernsinclair4282]

And uou lost me at the white house bollox