Andy Cohen Sheds Light on Robyn and Candiace’s RHOP Exits: “In the Future…”

The WWHL host said he’s not ruling out a future return for Candiace Dillard Bassett or Robyn Dixon.

Many Bravo fans are reeling from the recent news that both Robyn Dixon and Candiace Dillard Bassett are leaving The Real Housewives of Potomac — including Andy Cohen.

Andy Cohen’s Thoughts on Robyn Dixon’s RHOP Departure

Shortly after Robyn confirmed her exit from RHOP after eight seasons on April 15, Andy hosted a broadcast of Radio Andy in which he praised both Robyn and Candiace for their contributions to the franchise.

“Robyn Dixon has been there since day one and has opened up [on her] unconventional family life, but one that really works for her, and is based on such a long history with [her] and Juan [Dixon],” Andy explained. “I mean, they’ve known each other since high school. His parents [have] passed. They are family, those two, however many people want to question that relationship. What is clear, is they are actually family and will always be.”

Andy Cohen’s Reaction to Candiace Dillard Bassett Leaving RHOP

Andy said Candiace has also “contributed mightily” to RHOP before speaking about her upcoming projects — namely, everything still to come in her “pretty big music career ahead of her.”

The Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen host said he was particularly impressed with her song “Insecure,” noting, “This is such a jam.”

Will Robyn Dixon or Candiace Dillard Bassett ever return to RHOP?

Andy’s not ruling out a return for either Bravoleb. As he put it, “[I] wish both Candiace and Robyn well, and I do hope to see both of them back on our Potomac screens in the future.”

Split of Robyn Dixon, Andy Cohen, and Candiace Dillard — Robyn Dixon and Candiace Dillard in their Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 press portraits; Andy Cohen at Watch What Happens Live in New York City. Photo: Bravo

Candiace Dillard Bassett and Robyn Dixon’s RHOP Exits, Explained

After the RHOP Season 8 finale aired in March 2024, Candiace confirmed that she was leaving the show after six seasons as a cast member.

“As I embark on a new chapter after six remarkable years with The Real Housewives of Potomac, I am filled with gratitude for the enriching friendships, personal growth and moments of introspection that have defined this journey,” she said in a statement to PEOPLE on March 25. “With a whirlwind of new opportunities and responsibilities on my plate, I have decided to take a break from RHOP.”