Ashley Darby Says Robyn Dixon Addresses Everything "Head On" in RHOP Season 8

Back in February 2023 on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Robyn Dixon addressed rumors that her husband, Juan Dixon, was having an "affair." Fast-forward to a few months later, and that chatter  — as well as a new set of infidelity rumors — was the topic of conversation on The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 premiere. 

In anticipation of the premiere, which airs on Sunday, November 5 at 8/7c with a supersized episode, the RHOP cast sat down for the Potomac Takes Vegas panel at BravoCon 2023 on November 4 to discuss some of the forthcoming drama, including Robyn and Juan's relationship. 

Ashley Darby talks Robyn Dixon's relationship drama on Season 8 of The Real Housewives of Potomac 

Ashley Darby attends BravoCon 2023 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV on November 3, 2023. Photo: Rich Polk/Bravo via Getty Images

During the panel, Ashley, who rocked incredible voluminous curls and pink minidress for the occasion, spoke to what's to come on RHOP and how Robyn handled everything. 

"Robyn did not get off easy this season," Ashley began. "Everybody held Robyn's feet to the fire and I'm very proud of the way she stood up for herself. It may not have been to everyone's liking, but Robyn, certainly...she answers the questions." 

Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon, and Ashley Darby attend the Potomac Takes Vegas Presented by Wendy’s Panel during BravoCon at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV on November 4, 2023. Photo: Nicole Weingart/Bravo

Robyn Dixon gives an update on her relationship with Juan Dixon at BravoCon 2023

Robyn and Juan Dixon appear in The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 Episode 1. Photo: Bravo

Earlier during the panel conversation, Robyn spoke about the drama herself, noting that she had "no problem" addressing the conversation around her and Juan's relationship. 

"I answer everything you need to know during the season, so I don't know what else there is to talk about at the reunion," Robyn stated. 

She later added: "I have no problem with what's going on in my life. When you say, 'Why didn't you address it before?' That was not something that was going on in my life at that time — it was not relevant to my life. When my husband and I dealt with an issue five months prior to Season 7, why would I walk into [that season] holding onto an issue that was no longer relevant to our relationship? It was not a problem, it was not an issue [...] so [why] talk about the past that's not relevant anymore?" 

Mia Thornton, Wendy Osefo, Candiace Dillard-Bassett, Karen Huger, Rachel Lindsay, Gizelle Bryant, Robyn Dixon, Ashley Darby, Nneka Ihim, and Charrisse Jackson Jordan attend the Potomac Takes Vegas Presented by Wendy’s Panel during BravoCon at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV on November 4, 2023. Photo: Nicole Weingart/Bravo

What to expect from RHOP Season 8

The cast of Real Housewives of Potomac; Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, Candiace Dillard, Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, and Nneka Ihim press portrait. Photo: Bravo

In addition to the relationship drama between Robyn and Juan, according to the show’s press release, the upcoming season will feature “new dynamics and different vibes.”

RELATED: The RHOP Season 8 Trailer Teases a "New Grande Dame," Surprise Guests, and Drama

In the trailer for Season 8 of RHOP, we also see friendship challenges and more intel on marriages as Mia is facing ups and downs in her union with her husband, Gordon Thornton (the pair have since separated from each other).

Watch BravoCon 2023 panel highlights, exclusive interviews, and more on Peacock and BravoTV.com.