Phaedra Parks assures fans that ‘RHOA’ cast shakeup was ‘definitely a good thing’: We’ve got some ‘firecrackers’

Phaedra Parks is stoked about her long-awaited return to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” – and assures fans that the cast shakeup was worth it! “We’ve got some new ladies that are just firecrackers,” she exclusively told Page Six after making her debut on Season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars” Tuesday night. “They shook up the cast, but it’s definitely ..

. it’s a good thing, it’s a good thing! I think people are really going to enjoy it.” Parks raved that she had a “wonderful time” reuniting with stars like Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey, who are also returning for Season 16 as a full-time cast member and as a “friend,” respectively.

“I mean, the gumbo is gumbo-ing again,” Parks, 50, teased. “So the Titanic, honey, it’s the love boat, now. It’s coming back up.

” In addition to some familiar “RHOA” faces, the all-new season will also introduce Kelli Ferrell, Brittany Eady and Angela Oakley as full-time cast members. Shamea Morton Mwangi, who was previously a “friend,” has also been promoted to a Housewife. While it’s unclear how long fans will have to wait to see Parks’ return to the beloved Bravo franchise, they can get their Parks fix on the current season of “DWTS.

” She and her pro partner – reigning mirrorball champion Val Chmerkovskiy – made their debut during premiere night on Tuesday, dancing a cha cha to “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston. The duo received a combined score of 19/30 from the ju.