Cynthia was a guest on E!'s "Just The Sip" podcast and shared the news that NeNe's been noticeably absent this season. She added however that she has NO insider knowledge about NeNe's "firing" or alleged contract negotiations.

As things remain up in the air about NeNe, a former Bravo housewife recently raised eyebrows with an Instagram caption that included the ATL reality star. After Real Housewives of New York star Dorinda Medley announced her departure from the Bravo franchise, former Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge said on Instagram that Medley would be in good company. She then ticked off names of former housewives and included NeNe in the bunch

Now NeNe herself is speaking out. "I promise I’ll be the first to tell you myself! Thanks you for the love," tweeted NeNe.

LoveBScott who broke the news of Phaedra Parks' firing, reports that the RHOA O.G. NeNe Leakes has not been offered an opportunity to return to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ for season 13. According to the blogger, pickup letters went out last Friday via emails to each of the ladies’ representatives and NeNe did not get one. Just before the news dropped NeNe tweeted and deleted; "You are not gonna get away with this! I promise." Rumors are swirling that the tweet was directed to Bravo exec Andy Cohen.