 In June, 2016, Prior to the official cast announcement, former cast member NeNe Leakes revealed she would be returning to season 9 in some capacity however in September 2016, Leakes later revealed that she had not been invited back or filmed any scenes.In the trailer for season 9 it is revealed that former housewives Kim Zolciak-Biermann would make a guest appearance in the season finale.Marlo Hampton and Shamea Morton, would make guest appearances.