Starring 'Real Housewives of Potomac' Karen Huger He's skipping the Season 9 reunion. His manager confirmed in a statement that he had decided to enter a private recovery program.

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Details on Karen Huger's decision to enter rehab

Fans and social media users were quick to worry when Karen Huger's absence from the 'Real Housewives of Potomac' Season 9 reunion was noticed seating chart Bravo shared it on Instagram on Thursday, January 9. Pictured are fellow cast members Stacey Rusch, Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, Gizelle Bryant, Ashely Darby and Keiarna Stewart. Also Shadow Room he noticed that Porsha Williams She left a comment on Bravo's post asking about Karen's whereabouts.

Well, it looks like Karen Huger is taking some time to focus on herself, according to her manager Ryan Tresdale. In a document PEOPLEhe recently explained his absence by revealing that he had decided to enter rehab.

"Karen made an important decision to enter a private recovery program, so she was unable to attend the meeting tapings today," Tresdale said in the statement.

He also shared that he and his team fully support his decision as it is something he wanted.

"He was fully supported in this choice. We stand behind Karen as she embarks on this meaningful journey and are proud to have taken such a significant step forward in her personal growth," added Tresdale.

Social media reactions

Social media users were quick to fill in The Shade Room's comments section With reactions to the news about Karen Huger. Many supported her decision to seek help, while others expressed disappointment at not being seen with the cast.

Instagram user @Tylermnewkirk wrote, "I'm there for anyone who needs or wants help."

Instagram user @pink_pistol wrote, "The reunion will be boring now 😢”

Instagram user @aliyahscorner wrote: "I will miss Karen. But I'm glad the girls won't be able to attack him. Sending love to Karen."

Then Instagram user @lill.scott wrote, "Checking into rehab for alcoholism, following a DUI conviction seems like a liability to me.'

Another Instagram user @cfinancial wrote, "Karen would have done anything and everything not to be at the reunion after those videos "leaked" #TheGrandeDussé 😂"

Instagram user @theee_rich wrote, "I'm here to get him the help he needs. But it could be said that it is interesting when the time for the reunion came and not when the incident happened... 🤔”

Another Instagram user @lawantaylorthompson wrote: "I'd rather go to rehab than prison. 🙏🏿”

Finally, Instagram user @_theheadnurse wrote, "No one can make me hate you. He made a mistake and took responsibility 🙌”

Learn more about the Karen Huger DUI incident and guilty verdict

Ass Shadow Room As previously reported, Karen Huger was fired in March 2024 by Montgomery Police. In a statement, Karen revealed that she met a friend for dinner at the time, which led to an emotional conversation. On the way home, she became overwhelmed and began to cry. When he saw a car reversing, he swerved to avoid the collision, but hit the divider and then a tree. He had some bruises, but was thankful to be alive.

Officials later charged the reality star with impaired driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. PEOPLE also stated additional charges such as "driving a vehicle recklessly and imprudently endangering property, life and person, driving a vehicle recklessly with willful disregard for the safety of persons and property."

Although Karen was not injured in the incident, she was still convicted of five of the six charges, with DUI being the most significant, she said. Fox5DC.

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