You know what?
Bring Phaedra back.
I've been dead set against it but if Kandi can forgive Porsha even after Porsha admitted last season while drunk— conveniently edited out again— that she knew the rape rumors were lies (which we all knew she knew), then Kandi should be able to hear Phaedra out. Or fight her or pay her dust or whatever. Far be it from me to protect Kandi's honor when she doesn't care herself.
I never liked Phaedra, and she's boring. But seeing how she'd interact with Kandi, Porsha, and Kenya now that they're friendly would be interesting for at least a few episodes.