They are some fancy stilettos to fill, but it appears there is a replacement for Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes.

According to TMZ, the show has recruited openly transgender model Amiyah Scott, who will be joining other new lady on the block Kim Fields.

The stunning brunette was born Arthur, and began her transformation ten years ago, when she was 17.

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Ringing the changes: Transgender Amiyah Scott set to join cast of Real Houswives of Atlanta as replacement for NeNe Leakes

Amiyah refers to herself by a number of different monikers on her Instagram account, which include: 'the unicorn with an invisible horn,' model, make-up guru, and a weaveologist, as well as mermaid, transformer and beauty consultant.

On her modelling profile on website Model Mayhem, she says she is 'internationally known in the underground Ballroom Scene.'

She says she was: 'born in Manhattan, New York but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana' and describes herself as: 'the ultimate Southern Belle with an "Up North" twist.'

By any other name: Amiyah refers to herself by a number of different monikers on her Instagram account, which include: 'the unicorn with an invisible horn,' model, make-up guru, and a weaveologist, as well as mermaid, transformer and beauty consultant

She does not openly refer to her transgender status, but instead says she had been faced with many of life's obstacles, and has overcome them to become a better person.'

Amiyah also reveals she wants to use every talent she has and says in the profile: 'When I stand before God, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say: "I used everything you gave me."'

The beauty has been linked to a number of high profile names in the past, including Souljah Boy and, Ocho Cinco, and Boobie Gibson.

However according to fabfemme.com, she is in actual fact friends with a number of the stars and has not had a relationship with any of them.

Big hole to fill: She joins the cast of RHOA for season eight after NeNe, second from right, stepped down

In an interview with the website she spoke out about the pressure on her when in a relationship as a transgender woman, and how it is difficult to have a 'normal' romance: 'I realized that I’ll never be able to be “normal”. I was being naive.

'Realistically I am transgendered and it’s something that I can’t hide. It’s not going to be a secret. I realized around 18 or and I just realized this would be a secret I couldn't keep.'

It also said she is friends with Amber Rose and Keyshia Cole.

It will take such a big personality to replace Nene Leakes, who revealed in June that she would not be returning for season eight.

Mix: She says she was 'born in Manhattan, New York but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana' and describes herself as: 'the ultimate Southern Belle with an "Up North" twist'

Just friends: She has been linked to a number of rap stars in the past, including Souljah Boy and, Ocho Cinco, and Boobie Gibson, although all these relationships hare reportedly plutonic

'Thank you so much to everyone that has watched and supported me over the years on this amazing platform!,' she confirmed on Instagram at the time. 'With lots of thoughts and prayer I've decided to step out on faith and not fear.'

The 47-year-old was the focus of many altercations and arguments on the show over her seven years there.

She admitted when she left it was like 'a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders', adding 'I won't miss the negativity.'

She has launched an impressive career for herself off the back of the reality show, appearing on Broadway, guest starring in dozens of TV shows, creating her own production company and even starting a fashion line.