“I made the decision to leave to protect myself from that punch in of discrimination.
Beginning with episode 2, Hughes' name was left off the credits.
We wish her nothing but the best.”
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Representatives for Hughes andAmerican Housewifedid not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
Hughes' exit wasn’t the only change affecting the show.
Holly Robinson Peete is also coming on board in a recurring role later in the season.
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