“Real Housewives of Potomac” star. Karen Huger will be released from prison in September 2025 after being sentenced in February following her DUI. Now, more than a year later, she is returning to “RHOP” for its 11th season. Ahead of the premiere, the fan-favorite Bravo star says she has a solid life experience.
Karen Huger says she is doing well after serving time behind bars
TMZ interviewed Huger in October 2026, and a reporter caught the “Real Housewives of Potomac” star leaving a black SUV in New York City. In the clip, Huger wears an all-black women’s outfit. The reporter first asked for an update, noting that her “release” came a little over a year ago.
The 63-year-old reality star began, “Blessed and popular. I’m back, I’m healthy, I can’t ask for more.” Afterward, Huger was asked about the next season of “RHOP.” According to her, “The season is on fire. You’re going to love it. Take care.”
She continued to talk about the team, saying it includes “new faces” and “four OGs,” before saying “3.5,” with that former full-time team member. Robyn Dixon returns to the show as his friend after a two-season hiatus.
Karen Huger responds to Wendy Osefo buying a G-Wagon amid her legal struggles
Bravo recently released the first extended look at the first episode of season 11 of “Real Housewives of Potomac”. Ann, Wendy Osefowho has an upcoming court date in her insurance fraud case, reveals that she bought a new G-Wagon.
TMZ asked her about it in her interview. In particular, the reporter asked if she thought Osefo’s big purchase could hurt her legal case. According to her, “You know what, my prayers are for Wendy and her family, so that’s my only thought.”
Huger then said she has been in contact with Osefo amid her legal troubles. She said, “We have our moments, but we are good. Wishing her the best.”
Karen Huger previously said that prison humiliated her
Huger appeared on the daytime talk show, “Sherri,” in February 2026, which has now been canceled. Andrew Cohenwhich began as part of the season 10 finale of “The Real Housewives of Potomac.”
The “RHOP” star called her experience behind bars “humbling,” saying, “The reality of being in is that your freedom is gone. It’s a humbling experience, but it’s a powerful experience if you don’t fight it.”
She then spoke about rehabilitation, saying she had gone to a facility before starting her prison sentence. According to her, “That was really important, and I couldn’t understand it. The moment was just amazing. I’m coming out of therapy where I think I’m healed, and I continued the therapy inside.”
From there, she took responsibility for drinking alcohol before driving and crashing her car at the March 2024 incident. She said, “I want to be clear, crystal clear. No one should drink and drive. I was wrong. Absolutely, dead wrong. So thankful no one was killed. No one was hurt. I’m so thankful to be alive, I could have been to die.”
Karen Huger says she has grown out of her husband
Huger has been married Ray Huger since September 1996. Unfortunately, previews for “The Real Housewives of Potomac” revealed that the two are now living separately. The latest extended look at the season shows Huger sitting down with co-stars Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darbywho asks about her life after prison before pointing out her bare finger in recent photos.
In the clip, Huger said, “Ray and I are going through it; we’ve grown apart.” However, she declined to elaborate on what caused them to grow apart in their marriage. Elsewhere in the preview, Huger told the women that she was still in therapy after her time in prison.
Watch the ‘RHOP’ Season 11 Trailer
Bravo released the official trailer for “The Real Housewives of Potomac” in September 2026. This season, in addition to Huger, the cast includes Bryant, Darby, Osefo, Stacey Rusch, Tia Gloverand a new one, Courtney Ajinca. As mentioned, Dixon is returning as a friend to the show, as is Monica Samuels.
Season 11 of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” premieres on October 11 and streams on Peacock the following day.