RHOA Stars Kelli Potter and Angela Oakley Allegedly Clash With Crutches During Filming

The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast members Kelli Potter and Angela Oakley are the center of a reported physical altercation that allegedly occurred during the filming of Season 18. According to a November 1 report from The Neighborhood Talk, a source close to Bravo production stated that the two women were involved in a minor scuffle on set. The source claimed that during the incident, Potter used her crutches to strike Oakley.

The report cites De’Asia Robinson, the managing editor of The Neighborhood Talk, who shared a photo of Potter wearing crutches. Robinson noted that the publication reached out to Potter for a comment but did not receive a response. The source indicated that production staff met with both women after the alleged incident to discuss the events, though it remains unclear if any disciplinary measures were taken. When Robinson spoke with Oakley at Bravo Fan Fest, the housewife appeared unfazed, suggesting the incident had not bothered her.

Beyond the physical altercation, the source revealed that a former housewife allegedly offered to join the Season 18 cast for free. The unidentified woman reportedly showed up during the cast’s trip to the Bahamas and was allegedly invited by a current cast member. Another potential addition to the cast was reportedly spotted with the group at various events, adding to the speculation surrounding the upcoming season’s lineup.

Fans quickly began debating the identity of the mystery woman, with many suggesting that former cast member NeNe Leakes could be the one seeking a return. The speculation followed reports that Leakes was spotted at the airport with Phaedra Parks while the cast was traveling to the Bahamas. Leakes addressed the rumors on social media, responding to a fan who claimed she was the fired housewife trying to join the trip. Leakes wrote, “Desperate it could NEVER be me.”

Other fans pointed to Kenya Moore as a possibility, noting photos and videos of Moore vacationing in the Bahamas with her daughter, Brooklyn, around the same time as the cast trip. Moore was previously removed from the show following a 2024 incident involving large images of new cast member Brittany Eady displayed at the grand opening of Moore’s hair spa. Andy Cohen, the host of the series, told fans on his Radio Andy show in August that he missed Moore and was thinking about her all the time.

The tension between Potter and Oakley predates the Season 18 filming, with the two trading pointed remarks on social media in August ahead of the Season 17 reunion. Potter took aim at a property listed in pre-foreclosure, questioning why Oakley was discussing finances given her lifetime ban from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Potter captioned a screenshot of the $2 million property listing, calling it Oakley’s marital home rather than an investment property and asking if it was up for auction.

Oakley responded on X, denying that the property was in foreclosure. She explained that the home was an investment property she purchased herself, stating it had more than $1 million in equity and had undergone a major renovation funded with $500,000 in cash. Oakley clarified that she and her husband still own their marital home along with other rental properties. She also turned the conversation back to Potter, referencing the reported FINRA ban and accusing Potter of not reaching out to her after the death of Oakley’s mother.

The alleged crutch incident and the social media exchange have provided substantial material for fans to discuss before Season 18 premieres. The combination of the physical altercation, the mystery guest offers, and the ongoing feud between the two housewives suggests a high level of drama for the upcoming season.