Karen Huger Sounds Off on Charrisse Jackson-Jordan's 'RHOP' Return & Cast Attacks on Her Marriage (Exclusive)

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Karen Huger isn't giving up her «Grande Dame» title anytime soon, even if a challenger approaches on season 7 of  in the form of a blast from the past, OG champagne flute-holder Charrisse Jackson-Jordan.«Who?» Karen cracks to ET when Charrisse's name comes up. «When you bring old dust bunnies around, recycling old dust bunny news, you're going to get news, you know?»Charrisse was a full-time Housewife on seasons 1 and 2 of , transitioning into a «friend of» role in season 3, a role she's reclaimed for the new batch of episodes after an extended hiatus from the show.

While some in the group claim Charrisse is the  «Grande Dame» of the DMV and true connector of this cast, Karen begs to differ.«It's silly to me,» she says of the idea that Charrisse deserves the title. «I'm very grateful for the fans for that title, I don't take it lightly.

I am who I am, and other people are who they are. Hence, I'm the Grande Dame.»It's clear there's some beef between Karen and Charrisse, aka «Cha Cha.» The trailer hints at the friction, featuring one moment of Karen walking away from Charrisse at a group outing, another of her exploding on her, bringing out a side of Karen that viewers haven't really seen before.«I thought she just had been put away for a minute,» Karen quips of the explosive alter ego that surfaces this year. «You know what I'll say?

I'm very real and genuine, and I'm a huge fan for family and support of family. And so, you just have to stay tuned and watch it.