‘RHOP’ star Gizelle Bryant reacts to Karen Huger’s jail sentence in DUI case: ‘I am shook’

“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Gizelle Bryant is “shook” after hearing about her co-star Karen Huger’s one-year prison sentence.

“This just happened today,” Bryant said of Huger’s sentencing during the Gizelle 21 Shady Questions Live event on Wednesday, per Us Weekly.

“I do not have her wigs. I am concerned. In all seriousness, I am concerned for her safety. Karen ain’t cut out for jail.”

Gizelle Bryant is “shook” after finding out about her “RHOP” co-star Karen Huger’s one-year jail sentence. Getty Images Bryant reacted to the news during the Gizelle 21 Shady Questions Live event Wednesday, per Us Weekly. Getty Images “I am concerned. In all seriousness, I am concerned for her safety. Karen ain’t cut out for jail,” Bryant said of Huger (pictured here). BRAVO

Bryant, 54, added, “I pray that she’s OK and that the Lord is with her.”

Earlier in the day, Huger was sentenced to a two-year prison term, with one year suspended, during a hearing in Montgomery County, Md.

The Bravolebrity will only spend one year behind bars.

Huger — an original “RHOP” cast member — has 30 days to file an appeal.

“I pray that she’s OK and that the Lord is with her,” Bryant (right) added of Huger. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Huger’s fate was revealed during a hearing in Montgomery County, Md., Wednesday morning. BRAVO

She reportedly became overcome with emotions during the hearing, according to the Baltimore Banner.

“I understand better the brutal clarity of the fact that when you’re behind a car driving you’re not just driving for yourself,” Huger, 61, told the judge.

“It’s my responsibility to make sure that my community members make it where they need to be safely.”

The TV personality, 61, was sentenced to a two-year prison term, with one year suspended. Montgomery County Police Department In December 2024, Huger was found guilty of five out of six charges, including driving under the influence (DUI), negligent driving, failure to control speed and failure to notify authorities of an address change. Montgomery County Police Department

Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Terrence McGann addressed the fact that Huger has received four driving violations since 2006.

“Can we believe that she’s only driven while intoxicated four times in the last 17 years or is it more likely that she’s been very lucky and her inebriation has gone undetected?” he said.

The reality star was found guilty of DUI in December 2024.

Huger was convicted on five out of six charges, including driving under the influence (DUI), negligent driving, failure to control speed and failure to notify authorities of an address change after she crashed her 2017 Maserati in March 2024.

The reality star crashed her 2017 Maserati in March 2024. Montgomery County Police Department Huger — pictured with her castmates at the “RHOP” Season 7 reunion — skipped the Season 9 reunion taping last month after checking into rehab. Clifton Prescod/Bravo

“Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,” Huger’s lawyer A. Scott Bolden said in a statement to Us Weekly at the time.

“We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”

Prior to Wednesday’s sentencing, Huger’s legal team had pushed for rehabilitation instead of jail time.

Huger skipped the “RHOP” Season 9 reunion taping last month after checking herself into rehab.