Cynthia Bailey Is 'Happy' in Relationship with Younger Boyfriend After Nearly 1 Year of Dating — and Reveals Why They Kept It Private! (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

(L) LePrince and Cynthia Bailey.Photo:Courtesy Cynthia Bailey

Courtesy Cynthia Bailey

Cynthia Baileyhas a new man in her life!On Tuesday, March 4, the formerReal Housewives of Atlantastar, 58, was seen cozying with her new boyfriend, an Amsterdam musician named LePrince, at Los Angeles International Airport while catching a flight back to Atlanta.TMZ— with whom LePrince, 38, shared that he specializes in mixing reggae and electronic music and works as a singer, producer and DJ — captured the moment.In a statement shared with PEOPLE therafter, Bailey confirms: “I’ve been dating talented Amsterdam-based Reggatronic Hard Dance musician Le’Prince for nearly a year.”“We’ve chosen to keep our relationship off social media to focus on each other without outside distractions,” she continues. “We’ve traveled a lot together, including my trips to Amsterdam and Switzerland to see him perform. We’re happy and excited to see where our relationship goes!”(L) Cynthia Bailey and LePrince.Arnold Turner/Getty;leprince7/InstagramWhile speaking at a Bravo Fan Fest panel in November 2024, Bailey revealed she was happily dating a younger man.“I’m dating an amazing young guy, from Amsterdam,” she smiled. “I wasn’t looking for a young guy. He found me.”When Bailey returns to season 16 ofRHOAas a friend, fans may get an inside look into her blossoming romance.Cynthia Bailey.Paul Archuleta/GettyDuring her appearance at theTwo Ts in a Podlive podcast event, the reality star spoke about her return and admitted it felt “amazing” to be back on the hit Bravo show.“I feel likeAtlantawas No. 1 for so long and I felt like we slid down,” she admitted. “We were not where I think we should’ve been. It was fun to get back with the girls… There’s something to be said about bringing in some fresh blood and some of the old girls as well.“Alongside Bailey, fan favoritesPhaedra ParksandPorsha Williamsare coming back for a brand new season.In January, Williams also opened up about her return to the reality show after a two-season hiatus and reflected on her deep bond with Bailey.“I can not say enough aboutCynthia Bailey,” Williams gushed. “She came back as a friend this season and she is literally the best friend of the show. We’ve had other people, but I felt like when she came back in, she genuinely was interested in what we had going on.”“She’s that big sis,” she continued. “She wants to fix everything. She’s a confidant, I just love her.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Real Housewives of Atlantacan be streamed in full on Peacock. Season 16 premieres on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.

Cynthia Baileyhas a new man in her life!

On Tuesday, March 4, the formerReal Housewives of Atlantastar, 58, was seen cozying with her new boyfriend, an Amsterdam musician named LePrince, at Los Angeles International Airport while catching a flight back to Atlanta.TMZ— with whom LePrince, 38, shared that he specializes in mixing reggae and electronic music and works as a singer, producer and DJ — captured the moment.

In a statement shared with PEOPLE therafter, Bailey confirms: “I’ve been dating talented Amsterdam-based Reggatronic Hard Dance musician Le’Prince for nearly a year.”

“We’ve chosen to keep our relationship off social media to focus on each other without outside distractions,” she continues. “We’ve traveled a lot together, including my trips to Amsterdam and Switzerland to see him perform. We’re happy and excited to see where our relationship goes!”

(L) Cynthia Bailey and LePrince.Arnold Turner/Getty;leprince7/Instagram

Arnold Turner/Getty;leprince7/Instagram

While speaking at a Bravo Fan Fest panel in November 2024, Bailey revealed she was happily dating a younger man.

“I’m dating an amazing young guy, from Amsterdam,” she smiled. “I wasn’t looking for a young guy. He found me.”

When Bailey returns to season 16 ofRHOAas a friend, fans may get an inside look into her blossoming romance.

Cynthia Bailey.Paul Archuleta/Getty

Paul Archuleta/Getty

During her appearance at theTwo Ts in a Podlive podcast event, the reality star spoke about her return and admitted it felt “amazing” to be back on the hit Bravo show.

“I feel likeAtlantawas No. 1 for so long and I felt like we slid down,” she admitted. “We were not where I think we should’ve been. It was fun to get back with the girls… There’s something to be said about bringing in some fresh blood and some of the old girls as well.”

Alongside Bailey, fan favoritesPhaedra ParksandPorsha Williamsare coming back for a brand new season.

In January, Williams also opened up about her return to the reality show after a two-season hiatus and reflected on her deep bond with Bailey.

“I can not say enough aboutCynthia Bailey,” Williams gushed. “She came back as a friend this season and she is literally the best friend of the show. We’ve had other people, but I felt like when she came back in, she genuinely was interested in what we had going on.”

“She’s that big sis,” she continued. “She wants to fix everything. She’s a confidant, I just love her.”

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The Real Housewives of Atlantacan be streamed in full on Peacock. Season 16 premieres on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.

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