The Belles are back! Well, most of them, at least.

A new season of the OWN reality series Belle Collective premieres Friday, October 3. The new episodes continue to follow this group of successful women are are redefining what it means to be a southern belle in the modern South. But one cast member won’t be returning for season 6 after making a dramatic exit last year. 

Aikisha Holly Colon not returning for ‘Belle Collective’ Season 6

Most of fans favorite Belles will be back for season 6, including Lateshia Pearson, Latrice Rogers, Marie Hamilton-Abston, Selena Johnson and Tambra Cheri.

Joining the Belle Collective cast this season is Kerri Paul, a Gulf Coast powerhouse making waves in Jackson, Mississippi. 

However, a familiar face will be absent when the show returns to OWN. Aikisha Holly Colon announced late last year that she and her husband Willie Colon were leaving Belle Collective after conflict with the other cast members. She made the announcement during an appearance on producer Carlos King’s YouTube channel in December 2024. 

“I am excited that Belle Collective has been picked up for another season. I got my pick-up letter,” Aikisha said (via Urban Belle). 

“We’re excited about that and we wanna congratulate Carlos and we wanna congratulate the show,” she continued. And thank you for allowing us to be part of the platform. But unfortunately, we will not be returning. So, just wanted to say that. The Colons are done.” 

 The news appeared to blindside King. 

“Well, listen, thank you so much for everything you brought to the show. You know you have a friend in me, a family in me as well. And anything you guys need, let me know,” he said after an awkward silence. “Anytime you want to return, the door will always be open for you.”

What to expect from the new season of ‘Belle Collective’ 

While Aikisha and Willie are gone, there’s still plenty to look forward to in the new season of Belle Collective. 

Lateshia’s brunch series, Women Brunch Mississippi, is a sizzling success. But her marriage comes under strain when rumors surface that her husband Glen is sliding into another woman’s DMs.  

Latrice and her husband Cliff are celebrating the excitement around their new restaurant, Taste. But as their business thrives, their marriage gets put on the back burner. With Cliff spending late nights at the condo above the restaurant, Latrice starts to question whether she can really trust him.  

Marie’s love life heat up as she experiences new sparks with her ex-husband Cedric. At the same time, her friendship with a new admirer, Martin, creates an unexpected love triangle. The drama is on full display when both men show up at her birthday party.

Selena is focused on improving communication with her fiancé, Mike, before they say “I do.” But as she prepares for her big day, she continues to navigate the heartbreaking loss of her son. Fortunately, the Belles are by her side as she finds the strength to begin a new chapter.  

Tambra is juggling motherhood, a booming radio career, and a romance that’s headed toward the altar. But there’s a major roadblock on her path to happily-ever-after: Demond’s silence about money. Can Tambra get him to open up, or will finances cause her fairytale to fizzle?  

Viewers will also meet Lateshia’s friend Kerri. She hails from Mississippi’s Gulf Coast and is a wife, mom-of-three, and powerhouse entrepreneur. Though she’s new to the show, she wastes no time making waves, throwing shade and stirring drama, especially with Marie.  

Belle Collective Season 6 premieres Friday, October 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. 

For more​​ news and exclusive interviews, follow Showbiz Cheat Sheet’s Instagram.