After hearing news of her ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ demotion yesterday, Porsha Williams called in sick to her Dish Nation radio gig (October 1, 2014).

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Williams had previously shared a photo of herself in an oxygen mask, but it wasn’t because of a ?mystery illness? or ?health scare? as some media outlets were reporting. It seems Williams merely wasn’t feeling too well after hearing that her RHOA peach had been snatched right from under her nose!

The ex-‘housewife’ is apparently feeling better and is back to work, and she shared her disappointment about her demotion with her radio employer, stating:

After a long season of filming, and giving my all, I was blindsided by the announcement from the network that I was demoted from ?Housewife Status,? but would remain on the show in a ?Friend? capacity.

?Unfortunately, I can only be PORSHA, and portraying anything else, would not be genuine nor honest. This moment is bittersweet, but God has been so amazing to me, and I think this is a perfect time for me to spread my wings, and finally focus on all of my upcoming projects.

As you know, Williams joined Dish Nation in June, teaming up with The Rickey Smiley Morning Show out of Atlanta and she looks forward to focusing more of her energy on the radio program.

Read Porsha’s full statement below…

Porsha tells Dish Nation:

This is not an easy time for me right now, but I want let everyone to know that I loved being a ?Housewife? on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and I am thankful for Bravo for the opportunity but it?s not goodbye, you will see me on the show throughout the season sharing and bonding with the other women and I promise to stay connected with my fans as I start an exciting new time in my life.

After a long season of filming, and giving my all, I was blindsided by the announcement from the network that I was demoted from ?Housewife Status,? but would remain on the show in a ?Friend? capacity.

Unfortunately, I can only be PORSHA, and portraying anything else, would not be genuine nor honest. This moment is bittersweet, but God has been so amazing to me, and I think this is a perfect time for me to spread my wings, and finally focus on all of my upcoming projects.

In addition to having my recurring role on RHOA, I will be able to focus my attention on my career as an Entertainment Correspondent on DISH NATION on the Fox Network, recording my album, building my businesses, and taking baby steps towards nurturing my relationship with my new love!!!

This is the beginning of a new chapter in my life, and I will be giving my fans & supporters another chance to watch my growth as I take on the world in my own special way very soon!! I am so Thankful for all that #TEAMPORSHA does to keep me INSPIRED every day! Stay Tuned?

What do you think about Porsha’s public statement regarding her RHOA ‘demotion’?