NeNe Leakes Steps Out With New Boyfriend

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” icon stepped out at the Memphis Grizzlies game, but she wasn’t alone, as the reality star was reportedly cuddled up with her new man.

According to TMZ, on Wednesday, February 25, Leakes attended the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game with attorney Arthur Horne III, and the two made it clear that they are definitely more than friends.

Per video from the outlet, Leakes and Horne were seen kissing while sitting courtside at the game and also cuddled up together with matching smiles.

Horne III reportedly runs his own law firm in Memphis, where he practices criminal defense and personal injury law, according to the outlet.

Leakes’ last public relationship was with Nyonisela Sioh, whom she dated off and on from 2021 until 2023.

Fans have been begging and pleading for years for Leakes to return to Bravo, and they finally got their wish.

In January, it was confirmed that the ‘RHOA’ legend would return to the network by appearing on the upcoming season of “Ultimate Girls Trip,” which is set to celebrate 20 years of the “Housewives” franchise.

Shortly after the news was announced, Leakes took to social media to thank her fans and those behind the scenes who championed her return.

“I am happy, overjoyed to say that I will be returning to Bravo,” she said in the nearly four-minute video. “I almost can’t believe the words that are coming out of my mouth.”

The reality TV star also thanked Andy Cohen, and the chairman of Bravo unscripted, Frances Berwick.

“[I want to thank] so many executives behind the scenes who have worked to make this happen,” Leakes continued. “So many people that have continued to throw my name in the ring. Thank you to everybody over at Bravo.”

“Thank you to all the people over at Truly Original. Thank you, Shed Media. Thank you to the producers on the ground who are calling and texting me, wanting this to be an amazing thing,” she added.

“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice wrote, “Welcome back, my love,” while franchise co-star, Melissa Gorga, commented, “There she is!!!!!”

Leakes’ own “RHOA” co-stars, including Shereé Whitfield, chimed in, sharing, “Could NOT have 20 years without you.” While former bestie Cynthia Bailey, added, “The door is back open! Welcome back!”

Porsha Williams, who starred in season 3 of “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip,” added, “I can’t wait. The door is open. 20 years of Housewives is now complete!! Let’s celebrate.”

The well-wishes didn’t end there, as “Real Housewives of Orange County” OG Vicki Gunvalson also heralded Leakes’ return. “We have missed you!! Can’t wait to see you.”

Bravo boss Cohen also had something to say, writing “Couldn’t celebrate 20 years without you.”

Other notable Bravo figures continued the well wishes, including “RHOC” stars Heather Dubrow and Tamara Judge, “Real Housewives of Miami” star Lisa Hochstein, and “Married to Medicine” veteran Dr. Simone Whitmore.

Before her exit from “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and the lawsuit she filed against the network for discrimination back in 2020, Leakes and Cohen had a very tight-knit friendship.

However, rumors swirled behind-the-scenes that after her lawsuit was settled, things between them had gradually become friendly again.

Cohen confirmed that the two are back on good terms following her “Ultimate Girls Trip” casting announcement.

“She’s gonna be making an appearance,” he said. “People are very happy about it. Listen, we are going to be celebrating 20 years of Housewives, and it would be hard not to without her, and so I’m happy about it.”

While on “Watch What Happens Live,” Cohen revealed the main cast of the upcoming “Real Housewives” spin-off, which includes Lisa Barlow, Luann de Lesseps, Kyle Richards, Gizelle Bryant, Giudice, Williams, and Gunvalson.

He also revealed that in addition to the main cast, there will be “appearances by dozens of additional Housewives with stops in Orange County, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, Miami and New York City, from across the cities and eras, joining familiar faces in both emotional and unexpected ways as new relationships and dynamics unfold along the journey.”

“They’re going from town to town. A group of about seven or eight gals is gonna be going from town to town. More will be revealed, and then there will be, in total, I think you may wind up by the end of the series seeing 60 of your Housewives friends. Something like that,” he added.