What Happened to Katie Rost? Former 'RHOP' Cast Member Makes Shock Return

Katie Rost made a surprise return to The Real Housewives of Potomac during the second episode of the show's seventh season.

The Bravo show returned to screens on Sunday, October 9, with cast members such as Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger and Mia Thornton back for another installment.

Episode 2 of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 7, which aired on October 16, saw Rost, who was one of the original housewives on the show when it began back in 2016, make a brief cameo appearance.

Her return has sparked questions among fans who are wondering why she was back, and why she left the show in the first place.

Newsweek has everything you need to know about Katie Rost and what happened to her role on The Real Housewives of Potomac.

What Happened to The Real Housewives of Potomac Star Katie Rost?

Katie Rost, 41, was one of the original cast members of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 1 alongside Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Karen Huger, Robyn Dixon and Charrisse Jackson-Jordan.

When the show returned for its second season, Rost's full-time role was reduced and she never returned for Season 3.

In Season 4, the model made a brief comeback as a "friend of the Housewives" but did not take part in that year's reunion.

At the time, in 2019, Rost posted on Instagram alleging that Bravo and Andy Cohen, executive producer of the Housewives franchise, did not invite her to the reunion.

She posted on Instagram, per Page Six, at the time: "Obviously I have a place there. That's not right! You are going to have Michael Darby, aka Chester the Molester there and not me!!!! WTF Bravo! Not cool."

In 2018, a cameraman accused Michael Darby, estranged husband of Ashley, of groping him, and TMZ reported at the time that he was charged with felony assault and misdemeanor improper sexual contact charges over the incident, but they were later dropped.

According to Page Six, in April 2022 Rost posted an apology to Cohen on Instagram, saying: "I would like to issue a public apology, for statements I made that weren't cool in the past to Andy Cohen, and I do want a job. And I swear I will totally behave."

She added: "I'm also sorry for my temper tantrums. I feel no thirst. I just want to work."

Rost sharers son James Rocco and twin daughters Renee and Kathryn with her ex husband Dr. James Orsini.

Rost's Instagram account is currently deactivated.

Why Was Katie Rost Back on The Real Housewives of Potomac?

Katie Rost made a brief appearance during Season 7 Episode 2 of The Real Housewives of Potomac but it does not look like she will be back as part of the regular cast.

Newsweek has contacted Bravo and The Real Housewives of Potomac for comment.

Fans seem to be behind the idea of Rost returning to the Housewives franchise, with several voicing their love for her on social media after her latest appearance aired.

Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "THEEEEEE KATIE ROST!!!!! A legend of the franchise. She should've been invited back as a friend again over Charrisse. #RHOP."

While another wrote: "It's nice to see Katie back #RHOP," and a third added: "Katie Rost looks amazing. Would love to see her return!! #RHOP #beauty."

The Real Housewives of Potomac continues Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.