Dr. Wendy Osefo teases ‘RHOP’ Season 8 ‘fireworks’ and ‘fractures’ within group

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The upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” will be one for the books, according to Dr. Wendy Osefo.

“You guys are in for an amazing Season 8. It is lots of flare and fireworks,” she told Page Six exclusively on Friday at Miss Diddy’s annual A Toast to Black Hollywood event.

For Osefo, resuming filming after co-star Mia Thornton threw a drink in her face was “interesting, to say the least,” but she was up for the challenge.

“We’re not all BFFs,” the political commentator, 39, cautioned coyly and broadly, promising that viewers will “get an insider look on the fractures” within the group.

“We work through it,” she shared, “and you guys get a front row seat of that.”

"Real Housewives of Potomac" Season 7 cast photo with Mia Thornton, Gizelle Bryant, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon and Dr. Wendy Osefo
Osefo said resuming filming after Mia Thornton (far left) threw a drink in her face was “interesting, to say the least.”
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Another defining moment of “RHOP” Season 7 was Robyn Dixon’s decision to conceal her husband Juan Dixon’s alleged affair.

After repeatedly denying the rumors while cameras were rolling, Robyn finally admitted in January via her “Reasonably Shady” podcast that she knew the former college basketball coach had allegedly “communicated with this woman on Instagram” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fans were livid the reality star hid her relationship woes, and Osefo can’t blame them.

Robyn Dixon and Juan Dixon
“We have questions. … You guys get to see her response,” Osefo teased of Robyn Dixon’s decision to conceal her husband Juan Dixon’s alleged affair last season.
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“You know, it was an eyebrow-raiser because she often questions a lot of us,” the John Hopkins University assistant professor told us, calling it “odd” that Robyn didn’t even “feel comfortable” confiding in her closest friend on the show, Gizelle Bryant.

“That was the biggest eyebrow-raiser,” Osefo noted. “So we have questions. We ask those questions this season. You guys get to see her response.”


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In honor of the theme of the night, we asked the Nigeria native — who was joined by her husband, Eddie Osefo — to toast to the co-star who inspires her most.

“I don’t know about them hoes!” she let out with a hearty laugh.

Eddie Osefo and Dr. Wendy Osefo
Wendy, who was joined by her husband, Eddie Osefo, revealed she’s “launching” a new business.
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Dr. Wendy Osefo, Eddie Osefo and their three kids
Wendy gushed that their three kids are “amazing” and “getting big.”
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After a brief pause, she added, “I think I would choose myself. I think I am a testament to Black Girl Magic. I’m also the only one from my cast who is here. Shade! But I think that that speaks for itself.”

As for her own storyline this season, the mother of three — who was one of the evening’s honorees alongside “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Eva Marcille — teased that it would be a positive one for her and her family.

“My kids are amazing. They’re in summer camp. They’re getting big! You guys get to see some of their own milestones this year,” she gushed proudly.

Miss Diddy and Dr. Wendy Osefo
Wendy was among this year’s honorees at Miss Diddy’s A Toast to Black Hollywood event.
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When we asked the Bravolebrity what business she’ll be launching this year, her go-to investor, Eddie, literally cackled.

“I feel some type of way that you asked me that!” Wendy said with a mischievous smile, going on to confess that she is, indeed, “launching” something new.

“But it’s on brand!” her supportive husband made sure to interject.

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