WhenThe Real Housewives of Potomacfirst aired, viewers were excited about the potential of this new East Coast cast.

The first season anchored the cast withinthe friend group ofGrande Dame Karen Huger.

The fallout from the altercation was swift, andtheir animosity ultimately changed the course of the series.

Real Housewives of Potomac’s Christmas Episode Changed the Franchise in a Big Way

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Monique then filed her own lawsuit, counter-suing Candiace for assault as well.

Althoughthe cases were dismissed,these lawsuits between Monique and Candiace set a new precedent for the series.

Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillard-Bassett’s physical fight on ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’

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Karen Huger poses for RHOP promo photo with cast members faded in the background

Candiace Dillard ‘RHOP’ promo

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