The premiere of Baddies USA was rocked by a major walkout as star and executive producer Natalie Nunn left immediately after the arrival of fellow reality TV icon Tanisha Thomas. The dramatic exit, which occurred during a rooftop meeting of OG cast members, has set social media ablaze with fan reactions and debate.
The Rooftop Meeting That Started It All
The first episode of Baddies USA: Chapter One premiered on November 23, 2025. The season begins with Natalie Nunn assembling returning cast members for a rooftop gathering, which she described as a special “all-stars” season. In her introductory remarks, Natalie set the stage for what viewers expected to be a explosive season.
“This is a special season because it’s like all-stars. You know what I’m saying? Like, we bringing back the heavy hitters, the baddest bitches, and the most popular baddies that everybody wants to see.”
Tensions began brewing even before Tanisha’s arrival. Natalie clashed with cast member Persuasian, who accused Natalie of being rude and asking the cast to “kiss her ass.” Natalie responded that she was not trying to be rude and explained she had been “dealing with a lot of stress.” Other cast members, including Jela, intervened to calm the situation, reminding everyone they were “real sisters” from their Bad Girls Club days.
The Arrival That Changed Everything
The dynamic shifted dramatically when Tanisha Thomas made her entrance. Introducing herself as the “HBIC” (Head B*tch In Charge), Tanisha was immediately greeted by cast members who rushed to welcome her. The enthusiastic reception contrasted sharply with the earlier tension.
In response to Tanisha’s arrival, Natalie Nunn promptly gathered her things and left the meeting. She offered a brief explanation to those nearby before making her exit. Cameras captured her private thoughts in a confessional interview that explained her abrupt departure.
“Tanisha walks in and I instantly get up because we all know Tanisha and her theatrics and her loud, trying to just do a whole. I’m leaving because I don’t have time for this shit right now.”
Following Natalie’s exit, several cast members expressed their disappointment. Jela noted that she and others decided to follow Natalie because there were still important conversations that needed to happen. Observers noted that Tanisha’s arrival seemed to “rub Natalie the wrong way,” with some speculating that Natalie, as the “face” of Baddies on Zeus, was affected by the attention Tanisha received from the group.
Fan Reactions Flood Social Media
The dramatic moment quickly became the talk of social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), where fans of the show shared strong reactions to Natalie’s walkout.
Many viewers criticized Natalie’s actions, with one fan commenting: “Natalie is so dramatic and embarrassing.. like she IS theatrics.. #BaddiesUSA.” Another fan suggested jealousy was a factor, writing: “Natalie will forever be jealous ANY TIME Tanisha enters the chat! CHOKE HOE! #BaddiesUSA.”
The sentiment that Natalie felt threatened by Tanisha’s presence was echoed by multiple viewers. One social media user observed: “Natalie ran her a*s tfo so scared and jealous #BaddiesUSA,” while another noted: “Tanisha taking Natalie’s seat im ctfu #BaddiesUSA.”
Some fans saw the moment as a power shift, with one commenting: “I prayed Tanisha would finally show Natalie who TF really runs BGC! #BaddiesUSA it’s been way overdue she reclaims her throne.” Another added: “The Bad Girls came in and made it CLEAR that Natalie don’t run s*it #BaddiesUSA.”
An Unexpectedly Improved Episode?
What made the situation more notable was that Natalie Nunn did not return for the remainder of the premiere episode. Her absence meant she had minimal screen time despite her roles as both executive producer and cast member. The episode continued without her, featuring other dramatic moments including brawls between cast members and Scotty’s pregnancy announcement with Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer.
Surprisingly, many fans felt the episode was better without Natalie’s presence. One viewer expressed this sentiment clearly: “Natalie not being on this episode is so refreshing omg!! She really brings negative energy with the ‘I’m better than you, Wish washy boss mentality’ Like bye girl.”
Other fans agreed with this assessment, with one noting: “Am I the only one that thinks Natalie not being there actually made the episode better? I think she does better playing in the background!” Another simply stated: “no shade but see how great the show is when natalie isn’t there.”
Some viewers directly addressed the production implications of Natalie’s walkout: “Natalie left like that was gonna halt production or something …& we ended up getting the best first episode to a #Baddies season EVER! We didn’t need a 30 min scene of her showing us the baddies casted. In fact, storm out more often.”
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A History of Tension
The friction between Natalie Nunn and Tanisha Thomas isn’t entirely new to longtime followers of the franchise. Both are iconic figures from the Bad Girls Club universe, with Tanisha originally appearing on season 2 of Bad Girls Club and Natalie on season 4. The Baddies series itself serves as a spiritual successor to Bad Girls Club, bringing together former cast members from the original series.
This history adds layers to their dynamic, particularly as Natalie has taken on a leadership role both on-screen and behind the scenes as an executive producer. Tanisha’s description of herself as “HBIC” upon arrival directly challenges this hierarchy, creating an immediate power struggle that played out in the premiere.
The episode concluded with the fallout from Natalie’s departure continuing among the remaining cast members, setting the stage for what promises to be a tense and dramatic season. With the cast now including numerous heavy-hitting reality personalities from across the Baddies franchise and Bad Girls Club alumni, the stage is set for further conflicts and alliances to develop throughout the season.
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