Is Eva Marcille joining ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’?

Rumor has it that the RHOA cast is in for a change-up and the producers may be after some young blood with ANTM’s Eva Marcille.

Phaedra Parks is out. NeNe Leakes is in. Kenya Moore might be next. Real Housewives of Atlanta may be experiencing quite the casting change-up before season 10 and TMZ reports that the Bravo producers have their eye on Eva Marcille to join the cast. Eva is an America’s Next Top Model winner and, at 32, would be the youngest cast member of RHOA.

Already, Eva has shot a few scenes with NeNe, which means Bravo is likely low-key testing chemistry and her ability to bring the drama.

TMZ believes Eva could replace Cynthia Bailey or Porsha Williams, both of whom may be phased out if their story lines dry up. Kenya Moore’s spot is also in doubt. Some reports suggest that the Bravo producers were none too pleased with her secret paramour and slightly less secret beach wedding.

And must we mention Phaedra Parks’ departure? Whether for her shady shenanigans or personal privacy, Parks shall not be joining us next season.

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Even with the announcement of NeNe’s return, after a year off the show, that leaves quite a few vacant cast spots for Eva or other new recruits to fill.

Kandi Burruss is for sure back for season 10. She’s promising just as much drama. So, despite all the uncertainty, we have faith that Bravo will pull together a bang-up season.

Since winning the third season of America’s Next Top Model in 2006, Eva has worked as a model and appeared on various TV shows, joining the cast of The Young and The Restless in 2008. She was engaged for a time to Lance Gross and has a daughter with singer-songwriter Kevin McCall. She may or may not be still dating an attorney.

Professionally, personally and historically (just check the ANTM tapes), it sounds like Eva could bring a healthy dose of drama to a Real Housewives franchise that’s never been short on it. More power to her.