When Stacey confronts Karen with her words in front of the ladies, Karen vehemently denies the accusation.

Her casting leaked before Bravos official announcement.

When Charisse was present, Karen refused to acknowledge her presence.

Wendy Osefo and Karen Huger ‘RHOP’ EP2

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Eventually, Karen got her wish and Charisse’s contract wasn’t renewed as a friend of the show.

With Charisse gone, Wendy was the only woman in the cast that intimidated Karen’s delusions of grandeur.

Day one of her trial included body camera footage.

Wendy and Karen cordially kiss and greet each other at Struts for Strays on ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac.'

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When Karen realized Wendy had become friends with Gizelle, her tolerance of the accomplished woman immediately dissipated.

Karen bristled every time Wendy reminded the ladies that she was a doctor and a best-selling author.

The other women traded insults, but Wendy was living Karen’s dream, and it incensed her.

Stacey Rusch’s promo for Season 9 of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac.'

“Karen mentioned that she wasn’t coming back as the grand dame.

She was coming back as Karen Huger.

To me that says she’s removing the mask,” he shared hopefully.

The cast of ‘RHOP’ on a cast trip

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That title has been passed on to the new grand dame of Potomac, Dr. Wendy Osefo.

Karen Huger poses for RHOP promo photo with cast members faded in the background

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