Although NeNe Leakes and her husband Gregg have overcome several obstacles throughout their marriage, it appears those around “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star believe she may be cheating on her spouse with another man.

Following Gregg’s cancer diagnosis, the couple struggled to get along. NeNe previously spoke out about how she was stressed from taking care of Gregg during his battle, and how she was tired of his hard treatment. throughout the process.

However, a source has told Page Six that NeNe has since started a relationship with a man named Rodney White, who is the USDA director. Although the two have been friends for years, their relationship took a romantic turn in 2017.

The 52-year-old’s alleged romance has reportedly become the topic of conversation among her social circle. “People close to him have said that it’s all about the lifestyle. If it wasn’t for that, he wouldn’t give her the time of day … because he didn’t before when she was a nobody,” the insider told the outlet.

“He knew her before she became the NeNe Leakes that she is today and before the multiple surgeries to change her looks.”

News about NeNe’s relationship with Rodney has also spread to those in her inner circle, including her “RHOA” castmates. “Marlo [Thompson] knows who this man is. Cynthia [Bailey] knows who this man is. Eva [Marcille] has seen them together,” the source claimed.

Those close to Rodney revealed that he has been enjoying the benefits that go along with dating a famous reality star. “He loves the limelight. He loves to have the red carpet rolled out. He feels like he’s a celebrity. He’s that type of person.”

In March, NeNe insisted she and Gregg had no plans to end their marriage despite the fact that she discovered he was FaceTiming with an employee at her boutique.

“We’re never gonna be apart. We’re committed to staying married. We’re gonna stay married regardless,” she said during an appearance on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 12 after show.

As of Tuesday afternoon, neither NeNe nor Gregg has commented on her alleged affair.

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Nene Leakes stars in “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 12. Bravo/Tommy Garcia