Candiace Dillard Bassett is known for being extremely outspoken, and she regularly demonstrates that on her podcast.
On the most recent episode, the former “Real Housewives of Potomac” star made comments that left fans questioning if her once tight friendship with former co-star Wendy Osefo is over.
On an episode of her “Undomesticated” podcast, Dillard Bassett spoke about a friendship on “RHOP” that she realized was one of convenience and not based on true connection or support.
”On ‘Housewives’ there were relationships that I was in that I discovered in my exit that were relationships of convenience,” she said. “And a relationship that worked, only worked, because this is what it seemed like the fans wanted.”
“It seemed like what the people were championing and cheering for,” Dillard Bassett continued. “But, I’m not on the show anymore, so it doesn’t behoove you to maintain a friendship with me. And so, we’re not friends anymore.”
”RHOP” fans immediately started the process of elimination of who she could be referring to, quickly eliminating Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Karen Huger, and Robyn Dixon.
That only left Osefo, as the two were very close on the show and presented a united front throughout their time on the show together.
Additionally, when the pair were last castmates, back in season 8, fans of the ladies were consistently rooting for them to be besties against Bryant and Dixon.
Fans Believe That Dillard Bassett And Osefo Are On The Outs
In the comments of the post in the “RHOP” Reddit forum, fans voiced their beliefs that Dillard Bassett was definitely referring to Osefo.
“It was obvious that her and Wendy were friends of alliances,” one user wrote. “Yea I never got the impression they were actual friends,” another replied. “If Wendy and Candiace weren’t fighting Gizelle it was pretty obvious that they would never have been friends and was a common enemy alliance!,” a commenter shared.
An additional Redditor offered a different take on things.
“Candiace always annoys me because she is so insightful until it’s time to look in that mirror, then suddenly she’s blind,” they wrote. “It was clear that they both were in that friendship bc it was a relationship of convenience. She used Wendy as much as Wendy used her.”
“Candiace was literally only cool with Karen and Wendy when she left the show and she’s openly supported both of them,” a fellow Reddit user commented. “Candiace never even pretended to be friends with any of the other women. Like she said in the video, maybe she did it because that’s what it seemed like the fans wanted.”
Wendy Osefo Is Facing Serious Prison Time Amid Felony Fraud Charges
A few weeks after ‘RHOP’ began airing its 10th season, news of Osefo and her husband Eddie’s arrest on multiple felony fraud charges sent shockwaves throughout the franchise. In October 2025, the couple was arrested in Maryland with a combined total of 33 counts of fraud.
Wendy was hit with 15 charges, while Eddie has 18 charges of his own. The charges were brought about following an extensive investigation by authorities after the Osefos reported a burglary that authorities say was a fraudulent attempt to file false insurance claims. If convicted, they could face 25 years in prison.
While attending BravoCon the following month, which many were surprised to see she attended, Wendy addressed her legal troubles to fans.
“I read your messages. I can’t respond to everyone, but your love and support means the world to me,” Wendy said at the time. “You know, it’s an unfortunate situation, and right now I can’t say too much, but I will say when the time is right, I will share my story with everyone, and for now they’re just allegations, so we will continue to push forward.”
Season 11 Of ‘RHOP’ Has Already Produced Rumored Drama During Filming
The 11th season of “RHOP” is currently underway, and leaks about what is happening are already being shared online.
It involves “RHOP” OG Ashley Darby and rumored new cast member Courtney Ajinca. Per a post from reality TV blogger Nate Williams (@natesmediaaa on X, formerly known as Twitter), the two women recently got into an explosive fight that culminated with Ajinca calling Darby a pedophile.
“POTOMAC SEASON 11 TEA. (exclusively from close source) -Word on the street is that the fierce newbie Courtney Ajinca and Ashley Darby are feuding BAD. Things allegedly got so bad, Courtney called Ashley a p*dop*hle,” the post read.
Two Original Cast Members Are Officially Back On The Show
On April 10, Bravo announced the returning cast for “RHOP” season 11, and while Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Stacey Rusch were expected to return, the inclusion of franchise OGs Robyn Dixon and Karen Huger grabbed all the attention.
Huger was last seen during part three of the season 10 reunion, which followed her sit-down interview with Andy Cohen, in which she discussed her prison stay, sobriety, and future on the show. She will return to the show in a full-time role after being absent last season.
Meanwhile, Dixon has not appeared on “RHOP” since she was fired at the end of season 8. She was set to appear last season for a celebration of her “Reasonably Shady” podcast with Bryant, who confirmed that Dixon chose not to attend because she was not happy “with how she left the show.”
