Meredith Marks almost said goodbye to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City for good. After a season 6 full of cast conflicts and an off-camera plane dispute that followed her into the reunion, Marks seriously considered walking away. Instead, she is back for season 7, and she is now explaining exactly why.
Why She Almost Didn’t Come Back
Marks went through a lot last season, from tension with multiple castmates to lingering questions about what happened on a flight home from a cast trip. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Marks admitted she was unsure about coming back at all. In the end, one thing kept pulling her back. “I don’t want to leave on such a sour note,” she said, adding that season 6 simply was not fun for her. She went into season 7 expecting a low-key send-off, planning to take it easy and quietly wrap up her time on the show.
Filming Turned Out Better Than She Expected
That plan did not last long. A few weeks into filming, Marks said she was having a blast. She felt she could keep doing the show forever. She called it the most fun she’s had on RHOSLC. She also noted that the plane drama from last season barely came up this time around, suggesting the new episodes will focus on fresh storylines instead of rehashing old fights.
What to Expect From Season 7
Marks teased that viewers will see more of her family this season, including business projects and her DJ career. She confirmed that more drama is on the way. However, she felt it was easier this season compared to past ones. Still, she remains as involved in the group’s dynamics as ever.
It is worth noting how Marks frames this season compared to last. She is promising real drama while also describing her own experience as easier and more fun, which is a pretty specific balancing act. It suggests the tension viewers see on screen this season may not be centered on her the way it was in season 6. Whether that holds up once the episodes actually air is a different question entirely.
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