“Actual Housewives of Potomac” star Stacey Rusch was one of many choose few actuality stars honored with a current cowl story. Now, following the milestone, one of many former “RHOP” forged members, Candiace Dillard Bassett, is complimenting her and throwing a refined jab on the veterans on the present who weren’t featured.
Dillard-Bassett took to her “Undomesticated” podcast in Might 2026 to react to Rusch’s inclusion in Vulture’s “The Mastermind of Actuality TV” concern. Notably, Rusch joined the present in 2024 and shortly turned a fan favourite.
Relating to the distinction, she mentioned, “I’ve to provide flowers to the individuals. Shout out to Stacey “QVC” Rusch. She was with the Vulture individuals.” After that, the brand new mother mentioned, “I like Stacey. I like that she’s getting her flowers. I like that she’s getting her flowers.”
From there, the beloved actuality star revealed that her husband, Chris Bassett, had identified {that a} newer forged member had been included as a substitute of a veteran. In response to her, “The place had been they? Y’all let the brand new lady are available in and get on the duvet earlier than ya’ll get on the duvet.”
Dillard-Bassett Says Stacey Isn’t Faking Drama For ‘RHOP’
The commentary about “RHOP” continued with Dillard-Bassett’s cohost, Michael Arceneaux, noting that “Stacey has breathed new life into the present since different favorites have left, and she or he’s truly why I watch the present.”
The previous Bravo star went on, “Lots of people love her. And he or she’s so easy-going about it. She’s so chill,” earlier than stating that Rusch appears to be “having time.”
Later, she acknowledged that Rusch doesn’t appear to be “manufacturing the drama,” subtly hinting that it is a tactic taken up by different girls on the present. She added, “Whenever you simply let it go and let it circulate, you get the covers.
‘RHOP’ Followers Are Reacting
Following Dillard-Bassett’s feedback about Rusch and “RHOP,” followers of the present weighed in. Whereas some had been constructive, others accused the previous forged member of being jealous. One particular person mentioned, “Candiace and Stacey would get alongside so properly. Aries and Sagittarius collectively is the right storm.”
A distinct fan claimed on X, “This lady swears she by no means watches something #RHOP associated, however she positive is leaving her commentary each week! Additionally, yeah, they’re on the eleventh season… one thing you ain’t a part of no extra, honey boo boo.”
Another person acknowledged, “This girl was on the present for a lot of seasons and by no means bought a function, both she must shut up.” A distinct social media consumer wrote, “And feedback like these are the explanation why everybody hates her.”
Lastly, one other fan remarked, “Nothing for Ashley or Gizelle. Stacey deserves honesty.”
Candiace Left ‘RHOP’ In 2024
Dillard-Bassett joined “The Actual Housewives of Potomac” in 2018 for its third season. She shortly turned a fan favourite earlier than departing in March 2024 forward of the present’s ninth season.
She instructed PEOPLE, “As I embark on a brand new chapter after six exceptional years with The Actual Housewives of Potomac, I’m crammed with gratitude for the enriching friendships, private progress, and moments of introspection which have outlined this journey.”
The truth star added, “With a whirlwind of recent alternatives and obligations on my plate, I’ve determined to take a break from ‘RHOP.’ This isn’t a farewell, however a ‘so long.’”
Roughly a month later, the “Driveback” singer introduced that she and her husband had been anticipating their first little one. She later admitted to Entertainment Tonight that her being pregnant was “95%” of the explanation she left the present.
Dillard-Bassett acknowledged, “I used to be actually adamant about creating an area for not simply the newborn, however for me — for us — for this time in our lives. I wished the area round us and round our little one to really feel peaceable and to be happy and to really feel constructive.”
She Just lately Opened Up About Her New Music
Dillard-Bassett pursued her singing profession whereas on “RHOP.” This led to her debut album, “Deep Area,” launched in 2021, that includes the much-buzzed-about “Driveback.” Now, years later, she has a brand new single, “If Solely,” which was launched in February 2026.
At the moment, she’s laborious at work on her second studio album and making ready to affix Tamar Braxton for a summer season tour on choose dates.
