Transgender Model Added to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' Cast

Amiyah Scott will reportedly join the Bravo reality series in the upcoming season as a replacement for NeNe Leakes.

August 18, 2015

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"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" knows a way to gain attention after losing one of its most famous stars, NeNe Leakes. The show is reportedly adding transgender model Amiyah Scott to the cast for its next season.

According to TMZ, Amiyah was born Arthur. She began her transformation 10 years ago when she was 17. On her modelling profile, she claims she is "internationally known in the underground Ballroom Scene." She has been romantically linked to a number of famous stars namely Soulja Boy and Chad Ochocinco.

Still per TMZ, "Facts of Life" star Kim Fields will be joining the eighth season of "RHOA" as a new cast member.

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NeNe isn't the only star leaving the hit Bravo reality show. Claudia Jordan was reportedly fired after only one season. Meanwhile, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey and Phaedra Parks are expected to return.

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