Cynthia Bailey Leaving 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' After 11 Seasons: 'It's Time to Move On'

Bailey, who has been a full-time cast member of the Bravo series since its third season in 2010, announced the news onInstagramMonday. “After much thought and consideration, I have made the very difficult and heartfelt decision not to return for the next season of Real Housewives of Atlanta,” she wrote. “Thank you NBC Universal, Bravo, and Truly Original for over a decade of partnership. I can’t wait to see what we do next!

Cynthia Bailey on Filing for Divorce from Mike Hill After 2 Years of Marriage: 'I Gave It My All'

Cynthia BaileyandMike Hillare going their separate ways. Bailey addressed the split in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE: “God does not make mistakes! I truly believe in my heart Mike coming into my life was destiny. I jumped in, both feet first and gave it my all.” “Although that journey has come to an end,” she continued, “I am so grateful for our continued friendship, and the beautiful memories that we made together.

Cynthia Bailey on Newlywed Life with Husband Mike Hill: 'This Glow Is Not Just Highlighter'

Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/GettyCynthia Baileyis living happily ever after with husband Mike Hill.TheReal Housewives of Atlantastar opens up about married life and why she’s feeling grateful on the latest episode of thePEOPLE Every Daypodcast. Bailey, 54, wed her Fox Sports broadcasting beau in October 2020, sharing details of the Acworth, Georgia, nuptials exclusively withPEOPLE.Six months later, Bailey says that she and her spouse are focused on finding their flow.“I have to say, after we finally got past the wedding, now my focus is on, after finally getting married again, staying married,” theRHOAmainstay tells host Janine Rubenstein.

Cynthia Bailey Remembers Late Dad Eligah After His Death: ‘Grateful for the Beautiful Memories’

Cynthia Bailey attends the Theresa Roemer’s Fashion Woodlands fashion show at Roemer Estate on November 04, 2023 in Magnolia, Texas.Photo:Marcus Ingram/WireImage Marcus Ingram/WireImage Cynthia Baileyis mourning the loss of her father. TheReal Housewives of Atlantastar, 56, first shared the news of the death of her father, Eligah, on Instagram on Dec. 11, as she shared athrowback photofrom her childhood and captioned the post, “rest in peace daddy. 🕊️” On Saturday, she reflected on the loss as she shared a shot of the framed photo of her younger self that her father kept in his house.

Cynthia Bailey Reveals Why She Missed NeNe Leakes' Husband Gregg's Funeral: I Felt 'So Bad'

Cynthia Baileyhas no ill will towardsNeNe Leakesor her late husbandGregg. Earlier this week, Nene, 53, appeared on the Atlanta-based radio station V-103, where she discussed her late husband’s death and how her formerReal Housewives of Atlantacostar did not attend his memorial services. Speaking withThe New York Post’sPageSix, Bailey, 54, explained her reasoning for not attending Gregg’s services, telling the outlet that she and her husband Mike Hill were not present as they were out of town at the time.