Rumors have been flying for a while now that Sheree Whitfield’s days were numbered on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Sheree confirms that she is leaving the show so she can focus on her clothing line. Yes – that clothing line, as in She by Sheree. Lord help us all!
Sheree tells Wetpaint that it was her decision to go. “After four solid seasons of helping Bravo build the show into its most successful Housewives franchise, I have decided to leave. The direction the show is going in is no longer a fit for my lifestyle. I’m tired of the fighting and the cattiness.”
“I want to be part of something that empowers and inspires women to not only be healthy, but to treat themselves with respect. I wish the rest of the women the best of luck. I’m thrilled to say I’m now a free agent and am already fielding offers.”
It sounds to me like maybe Bravo let her save face by saying she left on her own? Now I’m REALLY anxious to see the rest of the reunion shows!
And of course, hot on the heels of She by SheBye-Bye’s news, comes a report from RadarOnline that she was in fact She by Shefired!
“Sheree was fired,” a source reports. “She was demanding more money and that didn’t go over well with show executives. They are tired of dealing with her diva attitude and demands.”
“Executives think she’s just boring and they want someone new on the show,” the source adds. Well, that’s no surprise to me. Apparently people are tired of a storyline about a never-ending divorce and a never-being-built mythical neverland of sticks and dirt known as Chateau Sheree.
Aww, this is especially sad news for our Mary and her She by Shejokes.
And finally, tonight marks Part Two of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion and tonight Marlo Hampton makes an appearance and gets into it something scary with Kim Zolciak! As always, we’ll be live tweeting, so don’t forget to join us!
TELL US – ARE YOU GOING TO MISS SHEREE? ARE YOU SURPRISED BY HER DEPARTURE?
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UPDATE: Bravo officially released a statement confirming Sheree’s departure. “We have enjoyed working with Sheree as part of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. We wish her all the best in the future.” Well, I guess that seals the deal. No more She by Shebroke!
