Former Stars of ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’: What Happened to Monique Samuels, Katie Rost, and Others?

The Real Housewives of Potomac series has seen its fair share of cast member departures over the years, leaving a lasting impression on viewers. One notable exit was that of Monique Samuels, who decided to leave the show following her altercation with fellow cast member Candiace Dillard-Bassett in season 5. Initially, Monique and Candiace had a close friendship after Monique joined the series in 2017. However, a miscommunication between the two quickly escalated into a physical fight, causing Monique to reconsider her time on the show.

During an episode in October 2020, cameras captured the moment when Monique forcefully grabbed Candiace by her hair and pulled her down. As the episode progressed, Monique made an attempt to re-enter the building to continue her heated argument with Candiace.

Reflecting on the incident, Monique emphasized the seriousness of physical altercations. In an exclusive interview with We one month prior to the episode airing, she expressed how she took the moment to heart. Monique revealed that since her time in grade school, she had not been involved in any physical confrontations. Being a 36-year-old mother of three children and a wife, she found the situation to be utterly insane. This experience prompted her to embark on a self-reflective journey, exploring her childhood and identifying her triggers.

After being charged with second-degree assault, Monique, who is married to Chris Samuels and has three children with him, filed a counterclaim against Candiace in the same month. However, both assault charges were ultimately dismissed in December 2020.

Following her appearance in the season 5 reunion, Monique made the decision to leave RHOP. In an Instagram video posted in December 2020, she expressed her gratitude towards her supporters, saying, "I appreciate everything that people have done for me, everybody that's been Team Monique — I love y'all, I thank y'all — but when you cross certain lines, there's no going back." She also shared her intention to represent real Black love and challenge the stereotypes portrayed on TV, acknowledging that she had unintentionally conformed to those stereotypes during the season.

After her departure from the franchise, Monique has shown no intention of making a comeback. However, her former costar Katie Rost has made occasional appearances. While Katie had a full-time role in the first season, her presence was diminished and she did not appear in season 3.

In season 4, Katie briefly returned in a "friend" capacity but later revealed that she was not invited to the reunion. In April 2022, she posted an apology to Andy Cohen on her now-deleted Instagram account.

"I apologize publicly for my previous inappropriate remarks towards Andy Cohen, and I am genuinely seeking employment. I assure you that I will conduct myself appropriately and professionally. Furthermore, I express remorse for my past outbursts and assure you that I am motivated solely by a desire to work. It is my sincere wish to make a comeback on RHOP, a show I hold dear. Additionally, I made a brief appearance during season 7 in October 2022."

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Former ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Stars: Where Are They Now? Monique Samuels, Katie Rost and More

Monique Samuels bid farewell to the Real Housewives of Potomac after her altercation with Candiace Dillard-Bassett during season 5 led her to reassess her role on the show. Initially, Monique and Candiace had a strong bond after Monique joined the series in 2017. Unfortunately, a miscommunication spiraled out of control and resulted in a physical confrontation.

During an episode in October 2020, Monique was caught on camera grabbing Candiace by the hair and forcefully pulling her down. Later in the same episode, Monique attempted to return to the building to continue arguing with Candiace. Prior to the episode's airing, Monique expressed the gravity of the situation, emphasizing that any physical altercation takes the conflict to a completely different level. She revealed that she had not been involved in any physical altercations since her grade school years, making the incident particularly shocking for her as a 36-year-old with a family. This experience prompted Monique to reflect on her childhood and identify her triggers.

Monique, who has three children with her husband Chris Samuels, was charged with second-degree assault. In response, she filed a counterclaim against Candiace that same month. However, both assault charges were ultimately dismissed in December 2020.

After appearing in the season 5 reunion, Monique made the decision to leave RHOP. In an Instagram video in December 2020, she expressed her gratitude towards her supporters and explained her reasons for leaving. She stated, "I appreciate everything that people have done for me, everybody that's been Team Monique — I love y'all, I thank y'all — but when you cross certain lines, there's no going back. I wanted to represent real Black love and show people something outside of what the stereotype has been on TV. Unfortunately, this season, I played right into that stereotype."

Katie Rost, Monique's former costar, has occasionally made appearances in the franchise despite Monique's apparent lack of plans to return. While Katie had a full-time role in the first season, her presence was reduced in subsequent seasons, and she did not appear in season 3.

In season 4, Katie briefly returned in a "friend" capacity, but she later revealed that she was not invited to the reunion. In April 2022, Katie issued an apology to Andy Cohen on her Instagram account, which has since been deleted.

"I sincerely apologize for some inappropriate remarks I made in the past towards Andy Cohen, and I genuinely desire a job opportunity. I assure you that I will demonstrate utmost professionalism," she expressed, expressing her eagerness to rejoin RHOP. "Furthermore, I deeply regret my moments of anger and assure you that I am not seeking attention, but rather seeking meaningful work."

In a more recent development, she made a brief cameo in October 2022 during season 7.

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Monique Samuels

Monique made her comeback to reality television alongside her husband in Love & Marriage: DC after leaving RHOP. Sadly, in July 2021, she shared the heartbreaking news of her family's parrot, T'Challa, losing its life due to a freak accident.

In 2022, the TV personality marked the milestone of 10 years of marriage with Chris and used social media to dismiss the rumors of their divorce. Through a YouTube video, the couple shared that they were seeking counseling to work on their relationship challenges but had no intention of ending their marriage. Surprisingly, less than a year later, in June 2023, Monique filed for divorce from her husband, the former NFL player.

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Charrisse Jackson-Jordan

Following her separation from Eddie Jordan, Charrisse's divorce was officially concluded in 2019. Despite the end of her marriage, the philanthropist has maintained a strong bond with her RHOP co-stars, while also raising her two children alongside her ex-husband.

Charrisse returned to the hit Bravo series during season 7 as a "friend" of the cast.

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Katie Rost

After departing from the show following season 1, the original cast member experienced significant highs and lows. Katie, who is a mother to her son James and twin daughters Renee and Kathryn from her previous marriage to James Orsini, found herself entangled in a tumultuous custody dispute in 2019. However, she recently took to social media to share the joyous news of being reunited with her children.

After a brief engagement in 2019, the Maryland native also used social media as a platform to openly discuss her previous experiences with miscarriages. Since distancing herself from reality TV, Katie has successfully re-launched her online jewelry store, known as The Katie Shop. Additionally, she remains actively involved in managing Sunny Hill Farm, offering individuals the opportunity to rent a log cabin retreat.

Katie shocked viewers when she appeared in the second episode of season 7. In February 2023, Katie revealed she had taken a minimum wage job at an organic market following a stint in rehab.