As “The Real Housewives of Miami” season 7 nears its conclusion, rumors are swirling about who will — and won’t — return for season 8. According to a new report, Bravo producers are already making tough decisions about the cast lineup, and not everyone’s spot is secure.
Which RHOM Season 8 Cast Members Are Locked In?
According to Bravo and Cocktails, Alexia Nepola, Larsa Pippen, Lisa Hochstein, Stephanie Shojaee, and Marysol Patton are “essentially locked in” for “RHOM” season 8. These five women have reportedly secured their contracts for the new season and are expected to continue as the core group of Housewives.
That leaves Guerdy Abraira, Julia Lemigova, Adriana de Moura, and Kiki Barth in uncertain territory. Sources claim their status is “on the bubble,” with producers considering letting two of the four go before filming begins.
“It’s likely that 2 of the 4 won’t be back,” the report alleged, noting that the final decisions will come down to chemistry, fan reactions, and how well each woman’s storyline connects with viewers.
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Guerdy, who bravely shared her breast cancer journey this past season, is believed to have the strongest chance of returning — though insiders say she doesn’t always “fully gel” with the rest of the cast. Adriana’s future is less certain, with producers reportedly concerned that she has seemed “disengaged” during filming.
Julia, meanwhile, has faced heavy fan backlash after her explosive moment with Guerdy, involving a drink toss. Adding fuel to the fire, her wife, tennis legend Martina Navratilova, sparked outrage with a since-deleted post to X, writing, “Surrogacy is just wrong. Sometimes you can’t have it all.”
Bravo boss Andy Cohen publicly addressed the controversy on his SiriusXM show “Andy Cohen Live,” where he said of Martina’s comment, “Well, here’s the deal, that’s just ill-informed and dumb.” That combination may make Julia the most likely cast member to be cut.
As for Kiki, her spot in the group has been questioned due to limited personal storylines. “Her spot on the bubble has more to do with balancing out the cast divide and because her personal storyline hasn’t really resonated with viewers as much as hoped,” the outlet shared.
Nicole Martin already announced her exit ahead of season 7, leaving fans shocked. “I have decided not to return to RHOM. Prioritizing my health and my family is something I need to do at this moment,” Martin told fans.
“The Real Housewives of Miami” season 7 airs Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo.
