Quick Clarification on Sistas Season 9 & Karen’s Absence in the Promo Photo
Oh, okay—real quick! I just want to clear up some things because I’ve been seeing a lot of comments on my recent uploads about Sistas being renewed and coming back for Season 9 on July 16th.
Even when I posted the same promo photo that BET shared earlier today, I noticed a lot of misconceptions:
❓ Where’s Ebony?
❓ Why isn’t Karen in the photo?
❓ Is she going to die in the finale?
❓ Is she not in Season 9?
❓ Do you hate her?!
Okay, let’s back it up.
Why Didn’t I Include Karen in the Photo?
The promo pictures I used—for both the show’s renewal and the July 16th announcement—featured Fatima, Andy, Sabrina, and Danni. But why no Karen?
To my recollection, these specific photos were taken during SCAD TVfest. If you check the caption on the official BET post, you’ll see a lineup of cast members including:
✔️ Andy
✔️ Sabrina
✔️ Fatima
✔️ Danni
✔️ Maurice
✔️ Zac
✔️ Gary
Ebony Obsidian (Karen) was NOT at this event.
So naturally, the promo photos taken at the event didn’t include her. That doesn’t mean she won’t be in Season 9!
Ebony Is Still Part of the Show
If you follow Ebony on Instagram, you’ll see that she attends different events from time to time. However, she doesn’t always show up at the same ones as the other cast members.
And before anyone starts assuming—NO, I didn’t exclude her from my thumbnails because I dislike Karen or Ebony. Some people tend to overanalyze these things, thinking,
“Jeremy, you left her out because you don’t like her!”
No.
When I create thumbnails, I try to make them visually balanced. Using photos from the same event just makes sense instead of pulling random images from Google. Plus, having four characters instead of five gives the layout better symmetry.
So let’s put that rumor to rest.
Could Karen Die in Season 8?
Look, I don’t know. Maybe she dies in childbirth. Maybe she doesn’t. I’m not saying I want that to happen, just pointing out that anything is possible.
Also, Season 9 hasn’t even been filmed yet.
And I wouldn’t be surprised if production keeps everything under wraps this time. Usually, cast members like Devale or KJ post Instagram stories of them driving into Tyler Perry Studios, showing behind-the-scenes glimpses.
But for Season 9?
I have a feeling they’ll stay quiet and avoid leaks. They might treat it like a Christmas present labeled “Do not open until December 25th.”
So don’t assume anything based on promo photos. If there’s official news about Ebony’s involvement, I’ll share it. But for now, let’s not jump to conclusions.
Final Thoughts
Alright, I just wanted to jump ahead of this before rumors spiral out of control.
✅ Ebony not being in the promo photo doesn’t mean she’s out of the show.
✅ No, my thumbnails aren’t “hiding” her.
✅ Let’s just wait and see what happens in the Season 8 finale.
Anyway, it’s almost 3:00—hope everyone has a great rest of their work day, school day, or whatever you’re up to!
Despite how we all feel about Season 8, let’s have fun watching the finale tonight—whether we end up praising it or roasting it.
Catch me on the live stream later, and we’ll talk about it then! 🚀
