Karen Huger to Address Addiction and Prison Experiance in Exclusive Interview with Andy Cohen Upon RHOP Return
POTOMAC, MD - September 23, 2025 - “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger is set to return to the Bravo franchise with a deeply personal and reflective interview with executive producer Andy Cohen, following her early release from prison. A teaser released at BravoCon 2025 reveals the sit-down will air as part of the current season of RHOP, offering viewers an unprecedented look into Huger’s journey through accountability and recovery.
Huger’s appearance in the mid-season trailer comes after serving approximately six months in connection with a DUI conviction in Maryland.The trailer opens with Cohen arriving at huger’s Potomac home instantly following her release from the Montgomery County Detention Center on September 2,2025. The moment is charged with emotion as Cohen states, “here we are. You are a free woman.” Huger responds directly, “It’s time to talk about my addiction.”
Background and legal Proceedings
Huger was arrested in March 2024 after a vehicle crash near her home. She was found guilty in December 2024 on multiple charges,including driving under the influence,negligent driving,and related violations.In February 2025, she received a two-year prison sentence, with one year suspended, and was ordered to serve five years of probation.
As her release,Huger has remained largely out of the public eye,focusing on a recovery program in Florida where she received treatment after acknowledging she had been mixing antidepressants and alcohol. Season 10 of “the Real Housewives of Potomac” was filmed during her incarceration, though a preview included footage of her release, signaling her eventual return to the show.
A New Chapter for the Potomac Housewife
Bravo describes the upcoming episode featuring Huger as revealing “a never-before-seen side of Karen” as she “details her next chapter after prison.” The trailer’s clip of Huger’s declaration to address her addiction suggests a willingness to openly confront both her personal struggles and public perception.
Cohen has publicly expressed his hope for Huger’s continued presence on the show, stating simply, “I hope so!” when asked about her return. The season finale, scheduled for February, is expected to feature the full interview with Cohen.
Sources close to the production indicate Huger’s storyline will be heavily narrative-driven, focusing on her acceptance of obligation, ongoing recovery, and reintegration into the bravo universe. A long-time castmate recently observed that Huger appears “resilient” and with “a lot to say,” hinting at potential opportunities beyond reality television.