Phaedra Parks; Kim Zolciak.Photo:Stefanie Keenan/Getty; Paras Griffin/GC Images
Stefanie Keenan/Getty; Paras Griffin/GC Images
Phaedra Parksis reclaiming her peach and returning toThe Real Housewives of Atlantafor season 16 — and she is keen to see anotherRHOAalum back on the screen with her.
During a conversation abouther new IT Cosmetics “Keep It Real” campaign, Parks — whoannounced her returnto the Bravo reality series onInstagramon July 29 — tells PEOPLE she is hopingKim Zolciakrejoins the cast to spice things up.
“Right now, she’s got a lot going on,” Parks says of her former costar. “Who would’ve thought Kim, who went from two daughters, now has got a whole little basketball team of children!”
Kim Zolciak and Phaedra Parks in 2011.Prince Williams/FilmMagic
Prince Williams/FilmMagic
Still,The Traitorsstar believes Zolciak would be a welcome addition to the show for both the cast and the fans.
“I think everyone would love to see Kim come back,” theMarried to Medicinestar says. “She’s fun. I think it would add an element that the girls wouldn’t be expecting.”
As for her own triumphant return toRHOA, Parks tells PEOPLE it’s been “a real welcome home feeling.” While fans have been clamoring for her to come back for some time now, she says she was simply waiting for the right moment. When that moment arrived, “they called and I answered,” Parks explains.
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“We were the No. 1 franchise ofHousewivesand I was a part of making that franchise a successful franchise. And I would love to bring the franchise back to its heyday,” she says.
“I will say this, it’s going to be an amazing season,” Parks teases. “I mean, it will definitely be reminiscent to theHousewivesyou love originally.”
Season 3 cast of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ included Sheree Whitfield, NeNe Leakes, Kandi Burruss, Kim Zolciak, Cynthia Bailey and Phaedra Parks.Quantrell Colbert/Bravo
Quantrell Colbert/Bravo
Porsha Williamsalso will be returning for season 16 following a two-season absence — and Parks is excited to reunite with her friend and deliver some entertaining moments. “Of course, I love Porsha,” Parks tells PEOPLE. “We are the original frick and frack.”
The season 16 cast will also includeDrew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Kelli Ferrell,Brittany Eadyand Angela Oakley. Former main cast memberCynthia Baileywill appear as a friend.
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Season 16 ofThe Real Housewives of Atlantadoes not have a premiere date yet. Previous seasons can be streamed on Peacock.
source: people.com