The Real Housewives of Potomac‘s Karen Huger made an emotional return to BravoCon 2025 following her September release from prison after a DUI conviction.
The Grande Dame appeared at The Bravos, which aired on Sunday, Nov. 16, and walked on stage to a standing ovation as she held a hand to her chest. She was there to present the first award of the evening, wearing a long, cream colored dress as she hugged the night’s host, Andy Cohen, who had noted that she was making her “triumphant return” to Bravo.
She also took to Instagram on Sunday where she posted a series of photos of herself wearing a white and black structured dress designed by Charles Harbison, who “crafted the first” of her three looks for the weekend. She then took to the caption of the post, where she opened up about her experience at the convention.
“Thank you [NBC Universal] and [Bravo TV] for the incredibly warm and welcoming energy. My heart is full,” she wrote. She continued, noting that Charles “understood” her vision for the weekend, “honored” her light, and “helped shape a moment that feels both fresh and deeply aligned” for her “new chapter.”
See the reactions to Karen Huger’s return to Bravo
Several of Karen’s friends, RHOP cast members, and family members took to the comments of her Instagram post, where they showed support for Karen on her return. “Yessssss!” RHOP‘s Keiarna Stewart commented.
“D I V A,” RHOP alum Candiace Dillard Bassett wrote, along with a flame emoji.
“You look incredible big sis,” RHOP alum Jassi Rideaux noted.
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“Been waiting on this!” Karen’s daughter, Rayvin Huger, wrote. “Can’t miss what’s meant for you, mommy. You shine from the inside out.”
“My heart, my strength, my joy,” Karen replied to her. “Mommy loves you.”
Details on Karen Huger’s appearance on RHOP Season 10
Karen will be making a return to RHOP Season 10 following her release from prison. In the mid-season trailer, Karen can be seen reuniting with her husband, Ray Huger, and their daughter, before sitting down with Andy in her home.
“Here we are. You are a free woman,” Andy told her in the trailer, as seen in the video above.
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“It’s time to talk about my addiction,” she replied.
Andy teased what’s to come from this sit-down when he spoke with Page Six at BravoCon on Nov. 14. “It was very emotional. I heard things from Karen that I have never heard before,” he admitted. “I’m excited for you guys to see it.”
See what else is still to come from RHOP Season 10.
