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Rumors swirled earlier this year that Keisha would be joining the cast when she made a cameo on the show alongside Nene Leakes, but Keisha soon put the rumor to bed, even going so far as to dispute it on a radio show.
While she may have been telling the truth AT THAT TIME, it appears that things have definitely changed!
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When the rumors initially surfaced, I dismissed them. Hell… Keisha’s not a “wife” and I don’t even think she has a full time boo.
Having graduation from Atlanta’s HBCU Spelman College, Keisha’s definitely an ATLien with business skills. So she gets my vote… husband or not.
In addition to working on several Tyler Perry projects, most specifically ‘House of Payne,’ Keisha launched KAMP KIZZY, a summer day camp program girls ages 11 to 16 years old.
According to the Kamp Kizzy site:
Keshia has been a role model for generations of young girls. Her continued public presence both on and off the big screen has given her the platform to influence all those who see her. Recognizing the absence of positive imagery of young girls for young girls, Keshia felt compelled to establish a non-profit foundation such as Kamp Kizzy to empower their spirits. Having attended both Foxcroft, an all girls boarding school in Middleburg, Virginia and the prestigious Spelman College in Atlanta, GA she knows first hand the gravity a positive women can have on the life of a young girl.
Taking the hands on approach to improving her community from her years as a Bonner Scholar to volunteering at Hosea Feed the Hungry, service is something that has long been close to Keshia’s heart. She has consistently donated to numerous community service foundations in various facets (rather by time, celebrity, monetarily, or goods.) With the development of Kamp Kizzy Keshia has made a commitment to remain an active participant in the lives of young girls.
I’m sure Keisha’s getting a huge chunk of change but being that she is such an accomplished actress and businesswoman, is it really a smart move to attach herself to a “reality” show? Hmmm…. well at least we know she’ll bring a bit of positivity to the cast.
Oooooh…. now I get it! *epiphany*
We have Kenya Moore for the “drama” and Keisha Knight Pulliam to balance it all out. Woooow…. smart move Bravo… smart move!
According to my sources, Keisha has been filming with the cast of the show for several weeks now.
I also heard that the official season 5 cast photo for The Real housewives of Atlanta should be released pretty soon as well, since Keyshia’s addition to the show rounds out the cast.
So if my intel is correct, the Season 5 cast is as follows:
Nene Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Keisha Knight Pulliam and Kim Zolciak, who will still be taping, but in a limited capacity due to her pregnancy. (It’s my hope that they go ahead and lose the token White chick, but that’s just me.)
And since Kenya Moore has been spotted hanging out with Phaedra & Kandi, it would seem that Bravo may have finally disbanded all that dumb Talls vs. Smalls mess.
Stay tuned…
How do you think Keisha will fare as an Atlanta “Housewife”?
Update #06/20/12 – Keisha is still denying that she’s joining the cast, but my sources confirm she’s been taping. I inquired via Twitter but I honestly don’t expect an answer since traditionally new cast members are never confirmed until the show airs.
Stay tuned…
[Photos: Rob Ector/Twitter/Bravo]
No Rudy, no! Girl keep your great image do not get involved with these hoodrats.
IKR. Not a good look.
Not a good look at all. She must not be able to get any other work.
I agree. LOL!
Don’t do it Rudy!
I REALLY REALLY hope she remains classy in her interactions. Everyone hopes to bring this that or the next to the show, but eventually morphs into a monster. I hope she can either remain elevated or get out quickly!
or get booted like Keisha from BBW.
Agree with this too.
…Not that the RHOA are Rats, but that K.Knight seems to have a "different" appeal.
Uhm…somenody call Bill Cosby quick!
Right!
Dont do it Keisha!!!! She seems to positive and low key to get caught up with the "drama". I cant imagine her arguing with any of these women. (SN)They should just change the name to People In Atlanta because neither of the new editions are "wives"
On a more SERIOUS NOTE…so you aren’t even gonna discuss that hot azz mess of a show that came on last night called Love & Hip Hop Atlanta huh??
I said everything I had to say in the sneak preview post… what more is there to say?
I missed it! lol….Oh god…I cringed through the whole show!~
Thanks for the response. I like your site! Keep up the good work!
Is there anyway to make the reply comments larger, I am going blind squinting here.
This is NOT a good look
Q100 The Bert Show-Bert says his wife Stacey has interviewed to be on the show. So they might not be trying to quit the white chicks, maybe bringing a new one since Kim isn’t really participating. Stacey is no Kim Zoliack though, she has class about her
Rudy, fun as fast as you phucking can, don’t do it!!!
No, no, no. I have no interest in seeing her on this show. Sorry.
Shes been hanging out a Bar one alot lately not sure what shes going to add to the show. They should have cast Kim’s landlord to the cast.
[...] Michelle Brown of Straight From the A, who has a solid track record sniffing out Atlanta housewife scoops, said the “House of Payne” actress has joined the cast for season five, taping now. [...]
Career wise, I don’t think is a smart move for Keisha.
I think that being with these group of women will murder her brand.
Then again, this might have us see her on a whole new page. I guess she wants to show us "Rudy" is all grown up.
She can’t detach from that character and probably being stereotyped from a character she played at 5 years old…smh.
Just wish her publicist found a different role.
Bravo wanted someone YOUNG and fresh that everyone could relate to. Who better than RUDY from the Cosby show? I think she could possibly bring a fresher look to the show and her pristine image could work in their favor even if the other ladies bring drama.
Why would she finish college to settle for a spot on the RHOA,is Keisha really ready to act like a fool on prime time? Is having a Goody,Goody image that you have never been able to shake since the Cosby show so bad??? SMH!!
[...] to Straight From The A, “Keisha has been filming with the cast of the show for weeks now.” They also say that [...]
Sad to hear this……Reality toilet bowls are not for me!SMH
I wish she would go sit her boring a** down somewhere. I do not like her and as an adult, she can’t act to me. She is so horrible on House of Payne.
Dont do it Keisha, run-away..I will not watch, I will not watch…I have a nice image of her and before it is ruined with all the hood ratchetness of the show, I will not watch..I will not watch and keep Kim I love seeing someone else keeping up mess besides the sisters. Can we get a hispanic or italian too?
y, y, y?????
smh wrong move boo boo
No…she was doing great all by herself. Don’t get in that hot garbage. Hopefully, she’ll shed positive light.
Smh, what ever happened to the “wife” qualification……
Chile, I was thinking the SAME thing!! She aint even in a long-term relationship with anybody of any relevance to have been cast on this show. I can already see this show finna go to shits…smdh
I was thinking that same thing Darline
Is there an editor, for straight from the A, if not I will gladly take the job. OMG! But, anyway, this is not good.
I have hung out with her b4. This show is so below.you kkp..DONT DO IT.. I HOPE THIS IS A RUMOR
… my sentiments exactly @y .. I definitely would have thought that she would have continued to climb to greater theatrical heights.. & dis is not one of them!
Why? She ain’t never been married to anybody to my knowledge. But then again neither has Candy. I think they need to just change the name of the show. Then certain people being on the would make sense. I thought a house wife meant u were home, taking care of kids, while hubby worked and yada yada, yada. Some of them bippies work harder than the men (Phedra) they are married to. Keisha don’t even have kids. I’m thinking they could of chose so many others.
Has she ever been married????
This would be the DUMBEST thing BRAVO could ever do. She is NOT Housewives material. IJS
Dont do it Rudy!!!!
Hope ur ready Ms. Pulliam!
heck it seems like they pickin up any1 an makin them a housewive……..in that case come get me
@Marcus my thoughts exactly!!! I know she’s tryna shed that goodie goodie image but this sure hell aint’ the way. She needs a role like Kerry Washington in Scandal…. strong, black woman role w/ a lil riskyness to keep you coming back. Maybe she needs to talk to that writer who always writes for Grey’s Anatomy. It would do wonders for her career in a positive way
I cudnt c y n.e woman wud want to join that cast unless u doin it for the check! Imo, Keisha is above them but i may b wrong if she’s willn to join the high school foolishness that goes on on that show
Rudy can’t act worth a damn to me. The ONLY time I felt like she was a good actress was when she was Rudy on the Cosby Show. She is NOT a good fit for RHOA. This shit bout to be boring as all hell. #ICant
RUDY!? Nooooooo! Aww plz somebody stop her..I hope Bill fucks her up! After she leaves that show ppl won’t see her the same and she been doing so well…smh..dame man (in my martin voice)
1st of all, Keisha has never been married. Is she even dating??Nene is moving up from the RHOA she is getting other actings spots. Maybe Keisha will do the same. But her acting leaves a lot to be desired. But its all for the CHECK…That’s what it’s all about now. I wish her luck. I hope she can hold her own. Especially w/Marla….
@ lockstress I was thinking the same thing! I have been waiting all day for her to do a recap on that scripted crap Love and Hip Hop ATL. It was horrible!!!! I had high hopes for the show.
Are you saying there are no married Woman in Atlanta? Just call it The City of Atlanta or make ATL a reality show
Not
NOOOOOOOO Keisha, don’t get on any of these trashy reality shows, please so it’s not so. I will totally lose respect for her as an actress.
My thing is why is Bravo putting all of these actresses on this show??? NeNe, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, and now her have all been/were aspiring actresses or have studied acting, or been on a show…Hell, if you ask me, Phaedra’s a damn actress too…Bravo better look at the ratings for NYC – it’s not going to good…Hopefully this is the last season of the show – It’s clearly fake at this point.
Very dumb move, smh!
It’s career suicide… Once she gets in the RHOA drama, there will definitely be no coming back… Unless she’s planning to have a career change like owning a sex toy line or mortuary.
I love her as an actress but the show is pretty mess. I hope this doesn’t hurt the good girl image we have for her!
as much as i loved the cosby show and as beautiful as rudy grew up to be, she is one of those entertainers that peaked as a child, imo. she is obviously smart and classy enough to stay out of any drama but she does not have any star power or charisma. ive found her to be sort of boring in interviews…basically, she’s too normal! not really a fan of her acting.
Do they know what housewife means?
IKR!!! dayum
Really whose place is she taking ? This should be interesting ! Wondering can she stand the heat
Tami and Evelyn gonna make her cry. Watch. *giggles*
Oh wait..wrong show #theyALLthesame
No that’s not s good move…who has she been married to..smh
No, no and more no. Eventhough these shows are very profitable for the ladies. It has a negative stigma associated with being a cast memeber…..the no talent stigma. Maybe Kandi and now NeNe have wiped out that stigma for the Atlanta franchise. Definitly not for the others, they are mostly just housewives turned business women due to the exposure. She also needs a boo.
I like keisha but not for this show sorry #thatisall
WHY are they still calling that show houseWIVES? Not all of them are married. And adding Keisha to the cast? Wow.
Wow…it must be rough out there! She is too classy for that show but who knows it may help her… cutepieces.com
First off…will you all please stop calling her "Rudy!" I love her, but I surely hope she does not join the cast of RHOA. It’s funny how all of the housewives want to be respected actresses, now Keisha wants to do it backwards….actress to reality star…..Girl don’t do it!!!!
lol cant help but call her rudy…she hasnt done anything in Hollywood to supersede that. *kanye shrug*
[...] Straight From The A! is reporting that, Keisha Knight Pulliam, yes “Rudy” from The Cosby Show, has joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. [...]
[...] Straight From The A! is reporting that, Keisha Knight Pulliam, yes “Rudy” from The Cosby Show, has joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. [...]
Bravo referred to past housewives as "boring"…I don’t think that a very successful actress and business woman like Keyshia is considered boring but this show highlights "drama" and this is just not her. I don’t think she should do it.
[...] sweet-as-pie Phaedra Parks and the even sweeter "Rudy Huxtable?" Well, according to Straight From The A, there’s a STRONG possibility that "House of Payne" actress Keshia Knight Pulliam [...]
Really?! U all watch that crazy junk. I hope u don’t do it. I’m sure Bill would not approve.
That shut should have been taken off the air a long time ago. We all should b ashamed.
I hope is a joke… Wasted talent if so
Well, I for one think that Keisha and Kenya are a great look for the show. Talk about eye candy and notoriety, they hit the jackpot!
[...] sweet-as-pie Phaedra Parks and the even sweeter "Rudy Huxtable?" Well, according to Straight From The A, there’s a STRONG possibility that "House of Payne" actress Keshia Knight Pulliam [...]
Token white chick? If a white chick said get rid of the only black chick "token black chick" on the show, ohhhh racism, learn & recognize you racist & single yourselves from bring equal, should of said kim, smh kep blaming white people for your seperation when in reality, it is your own doing.
First off I think the writer called it like it is. White Black Red Kim Zolciak sticks out like a sore thumb on this cast. Why is it that it is ok for the other shows to have an "All White" cast but Atlanta can’t have an "all Black" cast because it’s "politically incorrect"?
It has absolutely nothing to do with separation but everything to do with the "reality" of the reality show. I work in marketing for a well known network and I know for a fact that somethings are done merely because we try to make all people happy.
Kim now has her own show so if Bravo keeps her show, that solved the problem of the "all Black" cast in Atlanta.
Maybe you should ;earn and recognize that just because people are proud of their heritage doesn’t make them separatists. And guess what, I’m not Black.
I agree with shame. That was racist. If it were a white blogger saying something like that about a black celebrity, The black bloggers would have a FIT! Black people are way too sensitive when it comes to racism but they don’t realize they play a part in it…And yes I am black!
NOT INTERESTED IN SEEING HER AT ALL…I’VE MET HER IN PERSON ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS AND SHE’S NOT NICE…NOT A FAN AT ALL..I WILL WATCH CAUSE I CAN’T MISS NOTHING NENE SAY BUT OTHER THAN THAT….GIRL BYE!
I really dont see how this would help her. With the exception of a few reality "stars" most are showcased because of who they were associated with. She is a talented young lady and a role model to the young woman in her charities. Why do you want to be showcased in petty arguments, hair pulling and "he said/she said" mess. Leave that for people who are on the come up, not you who have already made it.
[...] From The A – Sources are whispering that Rudy Huxtable will be added to the RHOA cast next season. Does Tyler Perry [...]
[...] Straight From The A! is reporting that, Keisha Knight Pulliam, yes “Rudy” from The Cosby Show, has joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. [...]
I havent thought of her as Rudy since she appeared as Chingy’s love intrest in a music video. I know think TP when I see her. She needs to start a production company or a business if acting is working for her. Look at Raven, that girl does not have to work for the rest of her life because of her Cheetah Girls and Thats So Raven jobs. Mainly the Thats So Raven royalties and merchandising.
[...] a staple on the Atlanta scene for many years so it doesn’t seem to be a stretch. According to Straight From A, Keisha has been filming for several weeks and will join team smalls which includes Kim Zolciak, [...]
[...] Straight From The A! is reporting that, Keisha Knight Pulliam, yes “Rudy” from The Cosby Show, has joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. [...]
[...] Straight From The A! is reporting that, Keisha Knight Pulliam, yes “Rudy” from The Cosby Show, has joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. [...]
[...] to Straight From the A, Keisha has been filming for several weeks and will join team smalls which includes Kim Zolciak, [...]
Well she can write off her ‘career’ with this bad move, and, she LIVES in LA, not Atl, and, does not even have a man, this show needs to end.
[...] Knight Pulliam (Rudy on “The Cosby Show”) for “The Real Housewives of Atlanta?” Michelle Brown of Straight From the A, who has a solid track record sniffing out Atlanta housewife scoops, said the “House of Payne” [...]
[...] StraightFromTheA claimed that the Cosby alum had been filming RHOA for weeks now and was slated to join Season 5 as [...]
[...] Straight From The A! is reporting that, Keisha Knight Pulliam, yes “Rudy” from The Cosby Show, has joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. [...]
Um. So there aren’t any married, high profile, black women in ATL? …I can see her being a snooze fest. WHY oh WHY not put Marlo on? We all love her!
Well she can’t act so she might as well do reality tv, but she’s not a wife, ex-wife, gf, ex-gf, or baby mama, so what got her on the show, besides being a cosby kid? I don’t do reality tv anyway especially ones that give black women a bad look/name.
PULLLEASSE stop calling this woman RUDY people!!! She has an identity outside of that Cosby role. And to my understanding she hates being called "Rudy". Its not her name…and that would be annoying to anyone. I understand the role of Rudy helped to mold her success however it was her talent that made that role successful. Give her the respect to identify her by her birth name and not by ONE role she played. We don’t call Felicia Rashaad "Clair" or Raven Symone "Olivia". So lets give Keisha the same respect. As for the RHOA role, I don’t comprehend the logic behind the decision. The name of the show really should be changed now. But lets not get it twisted. Keisha Knight-Pulliam is far from innocent or a good balance of nice. I heard a few years ago that she was tempermental, had a smart mouth at times and not fan friendly. Depends on her mood. That was from friends I have in ATL. She may come on the show initially treading lightly. However, I think if someone talks to this girl cross she will give them a run for their money. But I guess we’ll see what she brings to the table soon.
Think about it…there is a reason she’s this beautiful but never been married and STILL doesn’t even have a full time Boo! Never seen her photographed with anyone all these years. She’s a black woman with an attitude. TRUST!We’ll all see that for sure. And yes, I think its a mistake for her to be on the show. She should be beyond reality TV with her tenure in the business. Hopefully she is cognizant of her attitude on the show by being a visible role model for the young ladies she supports in her charity. And I pray the way she chooses to portray herself is not an act. The show doesn’t need anyone or anything else FAKE!
SHE JUST TWEETED THIS RUMOR IS FALSE. I guess she did not think it would be a smart move
Lol It’s crazy how all the other bloggers took your story and ran with it…and turns out, It was a LIE!!!! Life of a blogger! Where do you guys get these lies?
P.S. theYBF.com was sued for lying. Be careful!
[...] up last season chitchatting with NeNe Leakes about Leakes’ burgeoning Hollywood career. StraightFromTheA.com is reporting that she’s been spotted around town filming with the [...]
[...] StraightFromTheA went as far as reporting all this below…hmmm! Keisha Knight Pulliam, the actress many affectionately know as “Rudy” from the Cosby Show, is the newest addition to the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. [...]
[...] we mean actress Keisha Knight Pulliam. According to popular ATL blog StraightFromTheA, Keisha is the newest addition to the cast of The Real Housewives of [...]
Marlo Hampton taped for the show, but was not a housewife!
I just read on several sites that Keisha is not going to be a regular on RHOA.THANK YOU JESUS! She is too talented to be around these trouble starters. She has a career and these women are either wanna bees or are trying to o be on restart their careers with the exception of Phaedra,whom I don’t know why she wanted this show. She has a wonderful career and did need to be in the middle of so much bickering in order to stay relevant.
[...] sifting through emails I go right to the most reliable source for everything Atlanta, the website Straight From the A! and there it was. They said that Keshia is actually taping the show [...]
[...] Michelle Brown of Straight From the A, who has a solid track record sniffing out Atlanta housewife scoops, said the “House of Payne” actress has joined the cast for season five, taping now. [...]
[...] is roughly broke to be even compared with a uncover (notice a importance upon NOT), nonetheless Straight from a A says she was speckled filming scenes [...]
It aint about class its about money. Even Keisha/Rudy need a paycheck. Once the salary info for RHOA dropped, you can bet everybody and they momma tryna get on this show. People wondered why Kandi Burrus joined remember? They want that paper and they want exposure for their other projects.
I’m waiting to see hoodrat Rudy. I know she exists!
Why do ppl keep saying she’s too talented and a role model, etc??? She can’t really act AND she was trying to (and probably did) pose for playboy. Bye girl!
Smart move keep up the good work!…