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NeNe Leakes: Sheree Whitfield was definitely fired

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star says former cast member is 'gone for a reason'

By MSN TV Nov 13, 2012 9:14AM

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"Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member NeNe Leakes has insisted her former co-star Sheree Whitfield was fired from the docu-series, despite what she has said in the past. The reality TV star-turned-actress is one of the two original cast members, alongside her rival Kim Zolciak, who have been with the franchise since Season 1.

 

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Whitfield would have joined that exclusive group had she not been fired at the end of last season. And now Leakes is setting the record straight on what happened to the former housewife. Leakes tells Vulture.com, "The producers chose not to pick up her option for this past season. I know she's out there telling people that she decided to leave the show, but from what I know that is not what she decided to do. That is what they decided to do. She put out whatever reports she wanted to put out, and I don't think they tried to challenge it because they don’t really give a s---t at the end of the day."

 

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And Leakes believes that Whitfield, along with past Atlanta Housewives like Lisa Hartwell and DeShawn Snow all have a common denominator as to why they're no longer on the program. She explains, "I feel like they're all gone for a reason, and I don't think any of them were smart enough to stick around for this long, and I don't think any of them were smart enough to use this platform in ways they could have used it. They're gone and I don’t think that they're missed. Both (current cast member) Kandi (Buruss) and I have a business sense. That’s one thing a lot of girls on the show don’t have. Some people come on these shows to be famous. I was never interested in fame. I was always interested in supporting my family."

 

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

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super sonya
Dec 5, 2012 6:22AM
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 I think Nene is entertaining. the people that cant handle the truth ! are the ones that  are talking negative about you. I predict this season will be the best, because Sheree got fired. And as for Kenya I hope this is her first, and last season on the show. Kenya is not playing with a full deck. She think she is famous...Nobody remember her as Ms. USA. She needs some Proactive. And Porsha is just simple as all outdoors.
Sixers
Nov 15, 2012 1:32PM
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So tired of NeNe. Phaedra is entertaining.

Sixers
Nov 15, 2012 1:31PM
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So tired of NeNe, Phaedra is entertaining.
mimicita777
Nov 14, 2012 7:09PM
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When are they going to get rid of this huge, amazon bag of hot air? Always putting on airs as if she is someone important- yet speaks that slave english and is the size of an elephant. She is just nasty- and needs to go away. She adds nothing to the show- just trouble and telling us how very rich and important she is. In her own mind, perhaps. ick! 
Ruth Miller
Nov 14, 2012 6:25PM
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OMG, can;t believe lightening didn't strike NeNe saying the others are fame whores that she was only in it to support her family.  She is the fame whore trying to get an acting gig and she ruined her family in the pursuit of it.  Greg must really love her since he still wants her but I don't think he is rich enough for her like that midget ugly man John.
Renisance woman
Nov 14, 2012 5:03PM
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All of you need to stop hating period! I made my comment based on what I see out of these women on TV which is not a good thing to do because you can't believe every thing that you see on TV. The only one that I was really scathing on was Sheree and that's because even in moments where a person might be sympathetic to her, I found myself not being able to be. I believe she was the person that Outkast had in mind when they wrote their song "Roses" But all of them have good points, and bad. You shouldn't judge someone by what you see on reality TV. Because you never know what their direction is. The ones who have over the top personalities were chosen to be on that show for that reason. It's a reason why you love to hate them. It's no different than that old 80's television show Dynasty People loved Linda Evens' character because she was nice, and the equally loved Joan Collins character because she was a bitch. The show would have been nothing without either one. The formula is no different now a days even though this is supposed to be reality TV. So stop  hatting on them. I guarantee you if they all were church going bible toting soccer mom's, no one would watch.

Jesse James (Outlaw Jesse)
Nov 14, 2012 2:33PM
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Kandi is the only one who is LEGIT...a self made success,.the others are fame whores...and that's it!
Renisance woman
Nov 14, 2012 1:28PM
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NeNe and Phaedra are my favorite two favorite house wives on the show. These are two people who have those types of personality that you either like them,or you don't; but either way, you have to agree that those two are go getter's. I Like Kandi, but  she is two faced and will grin in certain people's faces, and when their back is turned talk about them behind their back. I still don't really know what to make of Cynthia yet;but I will say this. When she got married, that was her mistake to make. Her sister and mother were really burnt for doing what they did before her wedding. In spite of my best efforts to finds some common ground with Sherree, I still don't like her. She is a person that thinks way too much of herself.  Her head is stuck so far up her own ****, that the lump in her throat is her own nose. I am also on the fence about Kim the token white housewife. I don't know who told her she could sing, but they need to stop lying to that poor girl. I am happy that she seems to have found happiness in her new marriage and left that go-know-where relationship with the so called "Big Poppa." alone. I think that when Kim is  with the other housewife cast members she tries to fit in; and in a effort to do that she says stuff that gets her in to trouble. I don't like the fact that when her stuff is not going so well  and the others are doing well  I think that she lets her envy show by  trying to talk down about their blessing or tries to take the spot light off of them and place it on her by trying to equate it with, or make the situation about something that she is going through. I think that is something that Kim needs to work on but other then that, I don't have a problem with Kim.
Don Delaney (tropicaldon)
Nov 13, 2012 3:07PM
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NeNe's act is tre and old.  Producers are not putting her in featured roles.  She is n roles that a character walks in/out and off a show.  She doesn't get the joke because SHE IS THE JOKE..  Finally, please,please,please​ stop with the reference to MY GAYS!  kATH gRIFFIN CAN GET AWAY WITH IT. YOU CANNOT! Doo we have to roll bak the tape to Kim's TARDY FOR THE PARTY TOUR?


t mccoy0522
Nov 13, 2012 3:03PM
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sorry for my spelling i am on a phone
t mccoy0522
Nov 13, 2012 3:03PM
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Im sorry that is trashy to tell that womans busness than again i cant expect any less from NeNe. She is ghetto and always will be. And Housewife my butt! The definition of a house wife is a woman without a full time career that stays home and deals with the family and such...From my point of view this show not only disrespects the black woman but also Atlanta as a whole. It also is a horrible example for our children.
biggabucks
Nov 13, 2012 2:58PM
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I love NeNe.  She's the reason I watch the show.  She says it like it is.  I like that in a person.  I cannot stand Kim.  She is a gold digger and a user.  She will go through Kroy's money in no time flat.  She cannot carry a tune in a bucket.  She is no singer.  She flaunts her  possessions.  She cannot even take care of her children without having someone to take care of them for her.  I thought her wedding was just ridiculous and the wedding dress was horrific.  I wish they would get her butt off that show.
shawnieh
Nov 13, 2012 2:36PM
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Ok..I agree that going into detail about Sheree being fired is not a good look. However, I could never stand Sheree from the first episode of the first show. Between the I want 5 or 7 figures from her broke **** ex husband. To the she by sheree fashion line that she had no business or experience doing. To last season's disastrous Chateau Sheree. she was constantly putting on airs and it was painful to watch. I definitely don't miss her. I do miss Lisa a little bit because she was real. Or as real as you can be on TV. Ne Ne does love her fame but let's be real. She has always been the reason to watch. She has hilarious one liners and she doesn't hold her tongue even when she should. Her acting isn't great but thats what classes are for. There is no one on this page that wouldn't change places so stop hating. I went from really not caring for her in season 1 to being  a fan. I like anyone who can take their 15 minutes and launch it into a career. Thats a hustler.
CJ-Cali
Nov 13, 2012 2:29PM
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NeNe is an idiot - doesn't SHE realize they keep her on the show because she can't act decent and that's what Bravo wants for ratings?  Trailer Park Kim is the same story - it is NOT that they have "business sense."  That made me laugh NeNe...Ha!
ThatsWhatIKnow
Nov 13, 2012 1:44PM
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HOW do you get fired from a "REALITY" show??  Are people so dumb as to still think reality shows are real? They have writers. They are HIRED actors that can get fired!
Pinky10566
Nov 13, 2012 1:44PM
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all you haters dont worry about Nene she going straight to the top and it wouldn't even be a show with out her because the rest of the case is boring.  Isn't that why everyone tunes in every week for the drama?  I thought so.  So shut your pie hole.  Nene is a good person and only becomes defensive when you get in her way.  Everybode deserves the benefit of the doubt.  she is just like all of us and would do what is necessary to care for her family.  Sheree was a boring person and on the show for no reason not to mention ugly and manly features.  Her clotihing line was nothing obviously and ent no where.  So as far as sheree.  Where did she go? no one knows and who cares.   
too123067
Nov 13, 2012 1:05PM
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Nene please take the money you have earned thus far and get some acting lessons.  Oh, wait  a minute, never mind.  In today's world all you have to do is act like an idiot (which you do well), make a sex tape, sleep your way to the top etc and you get a job in a B level television show.  You need to try being a positive role model for any human being.  I wish you would realize, until you have icon status like say Lena Horne, Betty Davis, Dorothy Dandridge or Rita Hayworth then that crap you are doing (not acting) is just that crap.
FixThoseTeeth
Nov 13, 2012 12:35PM
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FIXTHOSETEETH Nene, I guess you took Sheree's advice and got your teeth fixed. They are as big and bright as your over the top personality! I know, you're lol all the way to the bank, you go horse teeth
Wmial
Nov 13, 2012 12:19PM
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Nene .....Move on ! This is not a good look for you !
speak your mind
Nov 13, 2012 12:13PM
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NeNe is a fame whore, pure and simple. She leaves her stiletto heel prints on the backsides of everyone she uses to advance her "career." She is a disgusting piece of work.
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