Crews 
Following word that part 1 of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion snagged in major ratings for Bravo, it looks like the network is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the success of the show continues on for season 9.
We already told you that Kim Zolciak was reported to return in some capacity, while newcomer Kim Fields has departed the show. Well it looks like Nene Leakes might be coming back officially full time after her few appearances this past season. According to Radar Online:
RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that she’s been offered $2.5 million to return next season.
“NeNe is always a ratings plus for the show,” a insider explained. “And the producers want to make sure the show stays strong. The reason it stays strong is NeNe, so they’re throwing money at her.”
The RHOA reunion show is still airing, but the source told Radar that Bravo execs want to ensure that Leakes continues to be a part of the show, because their new casting didn’t pan out this season.
“Kim [Fields] was not good,” the insider insisted. “The show needed NeNe to make her interesting, and they know that.”
“NeNe always holds out for as much money as she can get,” the source told Radar.
“She will string the Bravo people along forever in order to cash in. She’s no dummy.”
After her departure and brief return to season 8, are you here for Nene returning full time next season?
Kenya must be twirling in her own she-it right about now….