There seems to be some serious cast shake-ups happening on Married To Medicine.
The hit Bravo series is reportedly losing not one but two cast members. Contessa Metcalfe, who joined the ladies during season 5, has confirmed exclusively to lovebscott.com that she has exited the show ahead of season 10.
“I decided to quit after last season,” she said. “I needed a break because it wasn’t highlighting me as a [doctor]or as a mom…Plus it’s been 5 years! I’m sick of cussing and crying.”
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According to the rumor mill cast member Anila Sajja is also leaving the show. The doctors wife and blogger who joined in season8 has yet to announce her departure officially and it’s unclear if she quit or was let go.
Dr. Contessa told B. Scott she and Anila don’t really speak outside of the show — but added she didn’t think she “was a good fit anyway.”
Metcalfe did however seemingly confirms reports that Phaedra Parks is joining the show. For months rumors have been swirling that the former Real Housewives Of Atlanta star was joining the series now that she is dating a doctor.
When asked her thoughts on Parks joining the cast, Contessa said she thinks Phaedra will be a “fun addition.”
“I think Phaedra – who’s my neighbor – is going to be a fun addition,” she said.
Phaedra nor Bravo have made an official announcement. Parks has made appearances on The Real Housewives of Dubai and Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City in addition to staring on RHUGT season 2 and upcoming season 4.
She exited RHOA after season 9.
Reality producer Carlos King was the first to announce Phaedra was joining Married To Medicine on his “Reality With The King” podcast.
