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NeNe Leakes is returning to reality TV, but not to Bravo. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum is hosting a new show capturing the drama of real-life couples for Lifetime. 

‘Outrageous Love with NeNe Leakes’ premieres July 1  

Smiling NeNe Leakes of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' dressed in balck
Nene Leakes attends Doo-Wop All R&B Soul Music Day Party at Sahara Las Vegas on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada | Prince Williams/Getty Images
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Outrageous Love with NeNe Leakes premieres Monday, July 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime.

The show highlights wild clips of real people caught up in love as NeNe reacts and gives her personal insight alongside the action. 

“As a TV legend and world-famous wife, my displays of affection and rejection have been very public. But my juice love life is nothing compared to what I’ve got for you tonight,” Leakes says in a teaser for the new series (via Instagram). “These are the wildest couples caught on camera. The scandalous. The ridiculous. And the hilarious. So pucker up and be my date. This is Outrageous Love.”

Outrageous Love with NeNe Leakes is produced by Anomaly Entertainment for Lifetime. Leakes, Matthew Kelly, Michael Sorensen, and Karen Infantino serve as executive producers, with Amy Savitsky and Nicole Vogel executive producing for Lifetime.

The premiere of Outrageous Love will be followed by the first episode of Parents Gone Wild at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The clip show captures raw, real, and relatable moments of parenthood in personal videos, providing an intimate glimpse into the world of parenting.

NeNe Leakes was an original ‘RHOA’ cast member 

Leakes was part of the original RHOA cast when it premiered in 2008. She appeared as part of the main cast through season 7 and again in seasons 10 through 12. 

Her other reality TV credits include appearing as a contestant on the Celebrity Apprentice in 2011, co-hosting Fashion Police, and hosting the Baddies East reunion for Zeus Networks in 2024. This year, she also starred in the Lifetime movie Hunting Housewives along with fellow Bravo alum Denise Richards. 

While Leakes has dipped her toe into acting with her Lifetime movie and roles in The New Normal and Glee, she is looking forward to her return to reality TV. 

“I am super excited to announce…. We are ONE WEEK away from the premiere of my new show #OutrageousLoveWithNeneLeakes on [Lifetime]!” she teased on Instagram. “Thanks to all of you for ALWAYS supporting me! I love you. Still your favorite girl.” 

Leakes got words of support from some other reality TV stars, including Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Cynthia Bailey, and Garcelle Beauvais. 

“I​​’d watch you throw a paper towel in the trash can. We will be watching!” commented The Circle Season 4 Frank Grimsley 

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