Why RHOP’s Karen Huger Needs to Be Given Grace Amid Season 9 Drama

Karen Huger of the Real Housewives of Potomac has always been a formidable force. As an OG of the series, Karen likes to hold herself up on a pedestal, and she often refers to herself as The Grand Dame. But in recent years, Karen has taken a bit of a tumble from her high horse. And the rest of the women are not letting her indiscretions slide. In the most recent episode, Mia Thornton made sure to hold Karen accountable for her DUI. But did Mia and the cast take the attacks a bit too far? 

The RHOP women called out Karen Huger

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While driving from the airport, Mia tried to get some answers about Karen’s court date. But the mother of two refused to say a word. Karen hardly got a chance to eat her scrambled eggs the morning of Wendy Osefo’s birthday because she was getting annihilated from all sides. Mia revealed that Karen had butt dialed her three years ago. The former stripper shared that she heard Karen cackling, saying, “Those girls think I’m with Ray.” Even though Karen brushed it off as a conversation with her driver, Mia wasn’t relenting. Mia dropped the news because she felt her friend, Jacqueline Blake, was being attacked by the OG for no reason. It was clear Karen felt backed into a corner after being bombarded with rumors and questions.

She finally lashed out at Jacqueline. Karen accused her partner, Patrick, of having 25 convictions. We all knew what Karen was doing. She was blowing the smoke onto someone else to save herself. Karen is great at “spewing facts,” but personally, I think she was tired of constantly defending herself against this group of friends. 

Calling Karen Huger names wasn’t cool

Both Mia and Jacqueline went hard for Karen this past week. As Jacqueline tried to give a questionable toast to the birthday girl, she slipped and noted, “When you hold grudges, it’s going to make you a bitter old b*tch.” Yikes, ladies! Save something for the reunion. Karen sat idly by as she let her two frenemies chat sh*t. But again, I think you could tell the name-calling was wearing her down. 

For Mia, spilling the tea about Karen made sense. She told Page Six, “She had spent the entire day coming after my girl … I just felt like she was trying to accuse Jacqueline of being a liar and that she’s not telling the truth and that she makes things up.” Multiple Real Housewives of Potomac cast members have claimed to have been butt-dialed by Karen, including Gizelle Bryant. On Sunday’s episode, Ashley Darby added, “The streets have been alive with some of Karen’s forays. I’ve heard some things, seen a couple things. So I believe with every fiber of my being that Mia and Joy are telling the truth.”

Does Karen Huger deserve a break?

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Karen’s trial for her DUI is coming up on December 16. Until then, the RHOP star will keep her cards close to her chest. However, it feels like she has already been judged by the masses. I am a firm believer that you are innocent until proven guilty. Do I think Karen did something wrong? Yes. But I will be waiting until the trial to be given the facts. It must be exhausting for Karen to have to put on a brave face through filming. In this fan’s humble opinion, Karen, from day one, has been the villain we all love to hate. But even villains need to be given a day off every once in a while. That said, I don’t think Karen’s indiscretions should be ignored.

But I think her costars should have thought about her feelings just a bit more. Once again, Season 9 was filmed during the same months where Karen lost her mother. She obviously had the DUI charges, and her marriage to Ray Huger has once again been called into question. There is only so much one person can take. So, in the spirit of the holiday that is approaching, maybe Karen should be given just a bit of grace. Maybe the ladies should have talked to her privately instead of airing her dirty laundry. But sadly, I doubt Karen will be able to catch a break because Mia and the rest of the ladies are ready to see Karen squirm in the hot seat.  

TELL US – DO YOU THINK KAREN DESERVES TO BE LET OFF THE HOOK?

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