Real Housewives of PotomacSeason 10 Filming Will Proceed Without Karen Huger amid Prison Sentence (Exclusive Source)

Mar. 15, 2025

Karen Huger in season 3 of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’.Photo: Tommy Garcia/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

The Real Housewives of New Jerseymay have famously paused filming whileTeresa Giudiceserved her 11-month prison sentence for bank, mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud. ButThe Real Housewives of Potomacwon’t be doing that forKaren Huger, who on Wednesday, Feb. 26was officially sentenced to two years in prison, with one year suspended, for her fourth DUI conviction.

A source tells PEOPLE that production on the Bravo reality show will proceed with its upcoming 10th season as Huger is behind bars. Cameras are expected to pick up officially at the end of March, the insider says.

That doesn’t mean she’s being kicked off the show. Huger, 61, could still return in the future, according to the source, especially if her sentence is reduced. She has 30 days to appeal the judge’s decision, and 90 days to ask the judge to reconsider his order.

A rep for Huger did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Karen Huger in a season 9 photoshoot of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’.Phylicia Munn/Bravo

Phylicia Munn/Bravo

The reality star has been a mainstay onRHOPsince, never missing a season as a full-time Housewife even during difficult times, like after the death of her parents.

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Karen Huger on season 9 of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’.Shannon Finney/Bravo

Shannon Finney/Bravo

The mother of two only missed theRHOPseason 9 reunionafter checking herself into a private recovery program in Florida. She later explained in a video that aired on the reunion’s first part that she was in treatment to “get to the bottom” of “taking antidepressants and drinking.”

“I’m not an alcoholic, let’s be clear,” she said, later thanking her costars in a second video message that aired on the reunion for their support.

Phylicia J. L. Munn/Bravo

Despite likely not appearing on season 10, Huger is expected to still be discussed. A source tells PEOPLE Bryant even told attendees at her City Winery event on Wednesday that she would be open to filming a visit to see Huger in jail next season if producers could get clearance.

As for the show’s future trajectory, Osefo said she believes theRHOPcast can continue without her.

“With this group, we have found a way to navigate with her presence and without her presence,” Osefo said. “Looking at the reunion, I think that we maneuvered in a positive way as a collective, as a unit. I wish her the best, but I think that thePotomacbrand still is strong.”

The Real Housewives of Potomacseason 9 reunion wraps Sunday (8 p.m. ET) on Bravo. Episodes stream the next day on Peacock.

source: people.com