They can have a good friend group they can showcase but they don't want to showcase Kenya and Kandi in that light.
Kenya, Eva, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha and Drew have been a great cast. Since Drew and Eva are besties. But they couldn't have too many people going against Porsha. My problem with production is them always trying to play puppeteer on creating sides and division instead of just letting the women interact organically.
Season 16 could be great with Kenya, Akilah, Kandi, Monyetta, Porsha and some new women but they are trying to force Marlo and Sheree as the leads so that won't happen.