Real Housewives Of Potomac star Ashley Darby and newcomers Stacey Rusch and Jassi Rideaux dazzle at season nine premiere party
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The Real Housewives of Potomac stars dressed to the nines at the viewing party for the premiere of the new season on Sunday evening.
For the special occasion, series vet Ashley Darby, 36, took the plunge in a chic blazer dress, which featured intricate beading and embroidery that highlighted her trim waist.
Newcomers Stacey Rusch, a former QVC host who is divorcing her husband after 16 years of marriage, and Jassi Rideaux, who is joining the season in a 'friend of' role, also looked stunning in equally glamorous looks.
The debut episode of RHOP's new, ninth season premiered on Sunday on Bravo and is available to stream on Peacock.
This comes after Robyn Dixon was officially fired after eight seasons following the exits of Nneka Ihim and Candiace Dillard.
The Real Housewives of Potomac stars — Ashley Darby, Stacey Rusch and Jassi Rideaux — dressed to the nines at the viewing party for the premiere of the new season on Sunday evening
Darby paired the chic garb with a black clutch, which also featured stunning embroidery, and pointed-toe pumps with bedazzled details
Darby paired the chic garb with a black clutch, which also featured stunning embroidery, and pointed-toe pumps with bedazzled details.
She further accessorized with statement earrings and dainty, gold rings.
She threw up her honey blonde tresses in a chic updo with loose, wavy tendrils framing her face.
The pageant queen rocked a sultry, monochromatic brown makeup look with a shimmering, smoky eye and a caramel-toned gloss to complete her look.
Rusch put on a busty display in a strapless, black minidress covered in a floral design with silver beading.
Rideaux showcased her hourglass figure in a sparkly, sequined two-piece set.
The pageant queen, who is a CEO of several businesses, wore a one-shoulder crop top teamed with a high-waisted midi skirt with a sexy, thigh-high slit.
At the viewing party, Keiarna Stewart turned heads in an all-black ensemble, in which she mixed textures for a dimensional look.
At the viewing party, Keiarna Stewart turned heads in an all-black ensemble, in which she mixed textures for a dimensional look. The beauty paired a cowl-neck halter top with long, snakeskin-inspired shorts and pointed-toe pumps
Dr. Wendy Osefo, 40, looked mesmerizing in a royal blue gown with a turtleneck and a tied detail highlighting her hips
In contrast, the political commentator and professor donned metallic gold stilettos with chunky statement jewelry to match. She threw up her hair into a voluminous updo with bouncy curls
At the premiere, she was joined and supported by her longtime husband Edward Osefo, who donned a powder pink blazer, which complemented the party theme perfectly
The beauty paired a cowl-neck halter top with long, snakeskin-inspired shorts and pointed-toe pumps.
To match the gold tips of her shoes, she carried a quilted leather purse with the same metal details.
Stewart sported gold teardrop statement earrings, which peeked out from behind her sleek and straight tresses.
She also donned oversize sunglasses, gold bangles and chunky rings to match.
Dr. Wendy Osefo, 40, looked mesmerizing in a royal blue gown with a turtleneck and a tied detail highlighting her hips.
In contrast, the political commentator and professor donned metallic gold stilettos with chunky statement jewelry to match.
She threw up her hair into a voluminous updo with bouncy curls.
At the premiere, she was joined and supported by her longtime husband Edward Osefo, who donned a powder pink blazer, which complemented the party theme perfectly.
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Also spotted in attendance at the premiere party was Mia Thornton and Jacqueline Blake, who is making an appearance in a 'friend of' role. Blake put on a sultry display in a strapless denim minidress with reflective stilettos and perfectly voluminous, bouncy hair
Thornton modeled a baby pink, form-fitting maxi dress with rose gold sandal heels and a cream-colored purse
She styled her platinum blonde hair in bouncy, uniform waves and rocked a pale-colored manicure to match her dress
Inside of the party, which was held at the Hen Quarter Prime in Washington, D.C., she posed alongside Darby as they flashed their matching, bright smiles
Also spotted in attendance at the premiere party was Mia Thornton and Jacqueline Blake, who is making an appearance in a 'friend of' role.
Blake put on a sultry display in a strapless denim minidress with reflective stilettos and perfectly voluminous, bouncy hair.
Thornton modeled a baby pink, form-fitting maxi dress with rose gold sandal heels and a cream-colored purse.
She styled her platinum blonde hair in bouncy, uniform waves and rocked a pale-colored manicure to match her dress.
Inside of the party, which was held at the Hen Quarter Prime in Washington, D.C., she posed alongside Darby as they flashed their matching, bright smiles.
On social media, many fans of RHOP were impressed and agreed that that the new season started off with a 'decent premiere episode.'
On social media, many fans of RHOP were impressed and agreed that that the new season started off with a 'decent premiere episode'
One X user tweeted that the debut episode was 'a fresh reset'
The general consensus was that the show 'redeemed themselves' with the premiere episode
Another social media user tweeted that the premiere was 'exactly the direction fans of the show have been asking for'
Some fans expressed sadness that their favorite cast members were replaced
Meanwhile, others said they enjoyed the newcomers
'Maybe this season will be an enjoyable dumpster fire,' one X user tweeted after watching the premiere.
While some fans were sad that their favorite cast members were replaced with newbies, others said that RHOP had 'redeemed themselves' with the new casting and season debut.
In addition to the stars on the red carpet, Gizelle Bryant is also another RHOP cast member for the ninth season.
New episodes will premiere on Bravo every Sunday with streaming available the following day on Peacock.
