“God was calling you to do something bigger” — The Real Housewives of Atlanta producer Carlos King explains his decision to leave the show

The man behind multiple seasons of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Carlos King, recently talked about his unexpected exit from the popular Bravo show. In response to reports of a sudden departure, King told Black Enterprise that he decided to leave, not for show, but because he felt a spiritual urge to follow his own path. His decision, which was unexpected by both fans and industry insiders, comes as his OWN hit, Love & Marriage: Huntsville, is becoming more and more popular.

Reflecting on his journey, King explained the deeper motivation behind his choice:

"I give all the credit to God,” he told in an interview. “Because for me, it’s not every day you can say as a Black producer you get to work on a big show like ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta… But to leave the show because you felt that God was calling you to do something bigger.”

It was at this point that things changed. Before founding Kingdom Reign Entertainment and developing franchises like Love & Marriage: Huntsville and Belle Collective, King had been a key producer of Seasons 6–9 of RHOA (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), helping to increase the show's peak success. In addition to marking a professional turning point, his departure reflects a larger vision that has resonance well beyond Atlanta and is based on representation, purpose, and storytelling.

From The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) leading producer to mission‑driven entrepreneur

Carlos King left The Real Housewives of Atlanta on purpose rather than amid a scandal. It was time for him to expand his creative horizons. King shifted from franchise contributor to visionary media authority when he founded Kingdom Reign Entertainment, a production firm specializing in diverse Black-led programming.

A faith-guided pivot toward bigger goals

King made it apparent that his departure was motivated by a spiritual prod rather than the onset of turmoil. He felt a supernatural call to depart after working on popular reality shows like The Real Housewives of Atlanta and RHONJ. God led him to create his own creative empire, Kingdom Reign, to deliver more purposeful, culturally relevant Black stories. This leap confirmed his identification as a Black entrepreneur responding to a greater call, in addition to his role as a producer.

King justified the choice as a desire for spiritual empowerment and to match one's professional path with one's personal ideals. That realization gave him the courage to leave what many consider the apex of unscripted reality, highlighting that genuine influence frequently starts outside of traditional success pathways.

Kingdom reign’s rapid rise and cultural reach

Since its establishment, Kingdom Reign has emerged as a significant force in unscripted television, producing Netflix series, TV One's Hollywood Divas, and OWN blockbusters, including Belle Collective and Love & Marriage: Huntsville. His series currently makes up over 70% of OWN's original programming, according to GayCities and Newsweek, which furthers his influence and deliberate concentration on Black themes in reality TV.

King's work supports representation rather than merely aiming for ratings. He has given Black creators more creative autonomy, equity, and visibility through Kingdom Reign, promoting them both in front of and behind the camera. His new first-look agreement with OWN highlights his reputation in the business and lays the groundwork for future growth, including entering unexplored foreign markets.

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Fans can binge all the episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo and Love & Marriage: Huntsville on OWN TV.

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