Karen Huger will miss filming The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9 reunion when she enters a recovery center, one month after being convicted of DUI in March 2024 in Potomac, Maryland.
On Thursday, Huger’s manager, Ryan Tresdale, told Bravo’s The daily dish In a statement, “Karen made the important decision to enter a private recovery program, so she was unable to attend the reunion taping today.”
‘She received all the support in this election. “We support Karen as she embarks on this significant journey and are proud of her for taking such a significant step in her personal growth.”
The Surry, Virginia-born reality star, 61, did not appear in promotional material Bravo released to promote the seating arrangement for the New York City-based taping on instagram.
Huger’s co-stars Mia Thornton, Wendy Osefo, Stacey Rusch, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby and Keiarna Stewart were seen with reunion host Andy Cohen in pictures posted to social media.
Huger, nicknamed ‘Grand Dame,’ was convicted Dec. 19 in connection with DUI and DWI, speeding, driving with a suspended registration and failure to report a change of address, with a reckless driving charge dismissed.
Karen Huger, 61, will miss filming The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9 reunion when she enters a recovery center, a month after she was convicted of DUI in March 2024 in Potomac, Maryland. Photographed last month in Los Angeles.
The Surry, Virginia-born reality star did not appear in promotional material Bravo posted to promote the seating arrangement for the New York City-based taping on Instagram.
Huger will be sentenced in relation to the convictions on January 29 and faces up to two years in custody in relation to the rapes.
Following his conviction, Huger’s attorney, A. Scott Bolden, said People in a statement: “Although we are disappointed with the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time to hear our case.”
‘We continue to reserve Ms. Huger’s right to appeal and intend to seek justice on her behalf. “We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”
Cohen told the magazine last month of Huger’s troubles: “I think it’s all sad. I haven’t really processed it yet, but I think it’s very sad.”
In the traffic incident that began March 19, Montgomery County police officials said Huger was not injured following a single-vehicle collision in which he crossed a median and broke a series of traffic signs. People reported.
After the verdict, authorities released police body camera footage recorded during Huger’s arrest last March. In a police interview after the incident, Karen’s spouse, Ray Huger, was seen coming to her aid.
They asked Karen: ‘Do you remember the accident?’ to which she said, “Yes.”
The officer asked him: ‘What happened?’ and she said, “Actually, nothing,” at which point Ray was heard telling his wife, “Someone ran you off the road,” which she confirmed, but said she didn’t remember the other vehicle involved.
After the verdict, authorities released police body camera footage recorded during Huger’s arrest last March.
Karen’s spouse, Ray Huger, was seen coming to her aid in police footage.
Karen appeared to avoid specific questions from the officers about her alcohol consumption on the night in question, directing them to talk to Ray about it at some point.
Ray said, “I’m just saying they’re assuming you had more than you should have and I guess you know, you had a couple of beers or something.”
Karen, who damaged the driver’s side of her Maserati in the incident, said: “Yeah, that’s all I had.”
Last month, a source told DailyMail.com that while “filming on the next season” of RHOP has wrapped, Karen “won’t be asked to return unless she gets clean” and has a “complete makeover.” .
The source said: ‘Right now, she is on the chopping block. Of course, she could go to jail, which would make it impossible for her to return anyway…she will have to be sober before any decision is made.’
Another source told DailyMail.com: “People feel she is in a lot of pain after losing her parents, but that is still no excuse for her behaviour.” It’s sad to see the body camera footage. He could have seriously injured someone, if not killed.
The Real Housewives of Potomac can be seen Sunday at 8/7c on Bravo, with episodes available to stream on Peacock.