Courtney Ajinka debuted as a new housewife on The Real Housewives of Potomac season 11, which premiered October 11, 2026. She is a celebrity event designer who designed Cynthia Bailey's wedding to Mike Hill, and a minister married to a Washington Wizards coach. Early coverage treated her as a controlled, faith-forward addition, praising her composure and neutrality in the premiere. The discussion has since moved with the news that Cynthia Bailey is joining the show, reopening questions about how the new cast will fit together.