Candiace Dillard Bassett and Karen Huger had a warm relationship for many seasons on Real Housewives of Potomac. And while the Deep Space singer is no longer on the hit reality TV show, she knows the Grande Dame very well. So she was asked to comment about Karen’s early release.
Karen served six months of a two year sentence before release earlier this month. The RHOP star was sent to jail over a DUI arrest in 2024. It was a high profile issue. News of her release was met with differing reactions.
Candiace Dillard Bassett is giving Karen Huger “grace” after her prison release
Candiace was asked to share her thoughts “about hearing that she is home.” It was said that Bravo cameras were present at her release. So there is hope to see her on the upcoming RHOP season.
“I was elated,” the singer replied. “I think we were all kind of surprised that she was released earlier than her original release date. So I was so happy. People make mistakes. And it could have been anyone.”
Candiace continued, “I know people are really hard on her and what to really throw the book at her. But I’m more inclined to give her grace. And I have. I’ve spoken to her. She’s doing really well. She’s resting, she’s recalibrating.”
Most of all, the RHOP alum felt for Karen’s family. Her husband Ray, and daughter Rayvin, appeared on the show at times.
“I felt for her children so much. That’s their mom. And she is the north star of her family. So for her to be away, I know it was hard on them. So I was really in prayer for them, and for her, and Ray. But really for her kids,” Candiace shared.
According to the mother of one, Karen has been “resting and taking time” for herself since returning home. But Candiace predicts a grande comeback. She teased, “when she’s ready to pop out, she’s gonna pop out.”
She concluded, “I’m sure there’s going to be books and movies and all kinds of deals coming her way. And she will take it in with grace and poise. We’ll learn something. She’s gonna teach us something in this new era.”
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