“The Real Housewives of Orange County” is gearing up for its landmark 20th season, with a mix of familiar faces and some notable absences. As production gets underway, it has been confirmed that Gretchen Rossi will not be returning to the ensemble cast. This news comes as a surprise to fans who were expecting Rossi to make a comeback as a “friend” of the cast, particularly to spar with her longtime rival Tamra Judge.
Speaking of Judge, despite some controversial behavior in the previous season, she will be making a return for Season 20. Her storyline potential with reuniting the fractured “tres amigas” – consisting of Judge, Shannon Beador, and Vicki Gunvalson – has secured her a spot on the upcoming season. The dynamic between these former besties, who always seem to be embroiled in conflict, promises to deliver the drama that fans have come to expect from the show.
One notable absence from the upcoming season is Katie Ginella, who announced on Instagram that she had been fired from the show. Ginella’s departure was not unexpected, given her tumultuous season filled with lies and controversies. Her exit marks the end of her two-season stint on “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” making her the first Asian American woman to be cast on the show.
As for the rest of the cast, the lineup for Season 20 will include familiar faces such as Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Heather Dubrow, and Jennifer Pedranti. Despite rumors of a major cast overhaul, it seems that the core group from Season 19 will be returning for the milestone 20th season.
With the stage set for another season of drama, alliances, and betrayals, fans can expect the upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” to deliver all the thrills and spills that have made the show a cultural phenomenon. Stay tuned for more updates as filming commences and the drama unfolds on screen.
