How Cynthia Bailey Feels About Kandi Burruss’ ‘RHOA’ Exit and Porsha Williams’ Return (Exclusive) [Video]

As The Real Housewives of Atlanta gears up for season 16, some cast shakeups have really changed some stuff around — and Cynthia Bailey has nothing but optimism for the episodes to come.

The RHOA alum was in attendance on Wednesday at the 25th edition of the “An Unforgettable Evening” gala on– a fundraiser gala held at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, which benefited the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

While walking the star-studded carpet, Bailey spoke with ET’s Denny Directo, and addressed the departure of Kandi Burruss and the return of Porsha Williams for the show’s forthcoming season.

“Kandi’s been on since, I think, season 2. She is, in my opinion, one of the most inspiring women on the show,” Bailey marveled. “She’s such a boss, she’s always had her hand in so …