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Married to Medicine, Bravo's hit reality TV series continues to provide a glimpse into the lives of the cast and their dynamic relationships. Season 11, episode 9 aired on January 26, 2025, and delivered a mix of professional milestones and personal developments.
The episode captured Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, and Dr. Heavenly Kimes visiting the White House for a seminar featuring Vice President Kamala Harris. The focus was on the impact of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Alongside this historic moment, the episode also explored Phaedra Parks' budding romance with her new love interest, Cheick.
Married to Medicine season 11 episode 9: Jackie, Heavenly, and Simone in The White House
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The episode's high point came when Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, and Dr. Jackie Walters went to a White House seminar and met Vice President Kamala Harris.
Reproductive rights and the fallout from the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs case, which reversed Roe v. Wade, were the main topics of the seminar, which Chrissy Teigen hosted. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the significance of protecting reproductive freedom, stating:
“The highest court in our land took a constitutional right that had been recognized from the people of America.”
She drew attention to the legislative obstacles in several jurisdictions, including the criminalization of healthcare practitioners and the imposition of harsh penalties like life in prison. Dr. Simone Whitmore found the subject to be very meaningful and thought back on her own experiences working as an OB-GYN.
She cited instances in which women having high-risk pregnancies or fetuses with serious anomalies were unable to obtain essential medical care due to restrictive limitations. Dr. Heavenly Kimes shared these worries, highlighting the moral conundrum that physicians now confront when they have to put patient safety ahead of legal consequences.
The seminar concluded with Vice President Harris calling for collective action and encouraging attendees to use their power, including voting, to support the ongoing fight for reproductive rights.
Following the seminar, the Married to Medicine stars had the opportunity to meet Harris personally, a moment that left them inspired and determined to advocate for their patients' rights. Dr. Jackie Walters described the experience by stating:
“I need to dream bigger because today, my dreams were taken to the top, honey.”
Phaedra’s date with Cheick on Married to Medicine
While the White House seminar showcased the professional lives of the cast, the episode also explored the personal life of Phaedra Parks. Phaedra, who has been an addition to Married to Medicine, enjoyed a romantic date with Cheick, a French-African man she met at a speed-dating event. Cheick surprised Phaedra with a bouquet, immediately impressing her. She stated:
"I love flowers. Yes. Oh, my God. How sweet of you. Yeah. You know, gifts is my love language.”
Phaedra and Cheick explored their backgrounds on their date. She talked about her twin professions as a funeral director and a lawyer, as well as her Athens, Georgia, background. Phaedra's personality was appreciated by Cheick, who was raised in Paris.
Phaedra's ex-husband, Apollo, was mentioned in their conversation. Cheick addressed the subject openly, acknowledging that he knew Apollo and his current wife. Phaedra said she had moved on from her previous relationship with confidence, taking the information in stride.
"I mean, hell, he married to somebody,” she said.
In her confessional on Married to Medicine, Phaedra explained her approach to dating, emphasizing the importance of fun and connection.
“I enjoy dating. You know, I date, like, white people. I go out, have a nice, you know, time, maybe hold your hand, maybe not,” she added.
Despite enjoying Cheick’s company, she made it clear in her confessional that she was content being single and had no intention of remarrying.
Watch Married to Medicine on Sundays at 9/8c on Bravo.
