Cynthia Bailey finally confirmed what several gossip sites have long anticipated: she is leaving “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” after more than a decade on the show.
Bailey, a long-time model, joined the show season three and the reality show chronicled her first marriage and divorce to restaurateur Peter Thomas as well as her second marriage to her current husband and newscaster Mike Hill.
Over the years, she was largely a peacemaker but had her share of conflicts with Porsha Williams (also rumored to be leaving) and her former bestie NeNe Leakes, who left the show after season 12.
After expressing doubt a few months ago about returning, Bailey made it official on Instagram Tuesday.
“I am so grateful to have had this amazing journey, and I am anxiously waiting to embark on new adventures,” she wrote.
Production of the 14th season has not yet begun though Bravo did recently shoot a spin-off show featuring Williams.
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Credit: FXX
Credit: FXX
FX’s Atlanta-produced “Archer” is coming back for a 13th season.
The 12th season concludes next week. The 13th season will run eight episodes in 2022.
“‘Archer’ remains one of FX’s signature series and we are happy to extend its legacy with another globetrotting season,” said Nick Grad, president of original programming for FX, in a press release.
The Archer crew this season faces a rival spy agency.
Sadly, Jessica Walter, who provides the voice for matriarch Mallory Archer, died in March at the age of 80. She was able to finish all her voice work for season 12.
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Christopher “Crash” Clark, the veteran traffic reporter at 11Alive, had a minor stroke and is recuperating.
Clark wrote on his Facebook page Monday that he was feeling distortion and pressure in his right eye so he saw an eye doctor. “Swollen optic nerve, a sign of something serious,” he wrote. “Neurologist confirmed, I had a minor stroke. CT brain and eye scan planned for next week to hopefully rule out tumor, other blockage or hemorrhage. It’s not treatable but manageable as long as nothing bad going on upstairs.”
He then wrote: “That’s it, send prayers, make jokes, buy beers. Oh, and I guess if we play golf I get one stroke a side.”
In a text Tuesday, he added, “Right now it’s a waiting game... I’m scared. There’s a lot that could be happening up there and waiting a whole week doesn’t bode well for a good night’s sleep.”
Still, he added, “I’m the ultimate optimist and encourage more men to see your doctor when things happen. You can’t ignore your body when it could be serious but treatable.”
Clark joined 11Alive in 2014 after 20-plus years in Atlanta radio including stops at 99X, Q100 and V-103, to name a few.
11Alive’s general manager John Deushane declined to comment.
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