Tamra Judge
Status: Likely returning
Judge will probably be back, considering she’s the longest-running housewife and the source of a lot of the drama on the show. Maybe she’ll get a “redemption” arc next?
The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 Cast: Here’s Whether Shannon & Alexis Are Both Returning?
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The Real Housewives of Orange County has been on the air for almost two decades. The show, which started in 2006, showcases the lives of a group of women living in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Southern California. Basically, it’s a lot of glamour and a great amount of drama, and people have been hooked for years, catapulting some of the housewives to successful businesses and brands.
Season 18 brought back the entire cast of Season 17, with one more housewife added to the mix. Ratings for the season, which ended with an explosive reunion, have been solid if not spectacular, with the season widely considered successful because the drama, which is what attracts viewers, was top-notch. That means fans are already wondering who they’ll see back for Season 19 of the show when that returns.
Related: Who has the highest net worth of the RHOC cast?
Reports indicate Season 19 is looking to shake up the cast, if not completely overhaul it, with The US Sun quoting a source as saying, “The OC cast will most likely be shaken up slightly but not completely rebooted. They’re happy overall with the drama those women brought.”
What does that mean for the names we’re already familiar with? Who will be on the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County in Season 19? Who’s coming back and leaving?
The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 cast: who’s coming back and leaving?
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Heather Dubrow
Image Credit: Everett Collection Status: Likely not returning
Dubrow has walked away again, and after recent storylines have made her look bad, she might be thinking this is the perfect time to walk away again—this time for good. Or, as for good as it gets on reality TV.
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Shannon Storms Beador
Image Credit: Getty Images Status: Likely returning
If there’s one housewife probably coming back, it’s Shannon. She’s brought the drama, and viewers have sided with her so she’s likely to stay as new names come in.
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Gina Kirschenheiter
Image Credit: Getty Images Status: Likely not returning
It feels like if the show is going to do an overhaul, Gina would be one of the easiest ones to cut. Fans seem to like her more than Emily, but that’s still not saying all that much.
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Emily Simpson
Image Credit: Getty Images Status: Likely not returning
Much like Gina, Emily feels like one of the ones who would suffer from the decision to overhaul. Fans just don’t find her all that interesting, which is a problem.
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Jennifer Pedranti
Image Credit: Getty Images Status: Likely returning
With a lot of moving parts to Season 19, Jennifer probably sticks around because they have to keep one of the newer members and she’s the most interesting one.
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Katie Ginella
Image Credit: Getty Images Status: Likely not returning
Katie Ginella has just had one season on RHOC, but it might very well be her last. There’s just nothing truly memorable about her storyline, and in this franchise, if you’re not memorable you’re out.
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Alexis Bellino
Image Credit: Everett Collection Status: Likely not returning
Considering her drama with Shannon, and the fact that it seems unlikely the two can get along enough to film together, Bellino will likely not be back. Fans have sided with Shannon, which means producers will too.
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Gretchen Rossi
Image Credit: Everett Collection Status: May be returning
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Gretchen, but she has strong connections with Bravo and fans might just be interested in not just the drama she can bring, but in seeing where she is today.
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Jo De La Rosa
Image Credit: Getty Images Status: May be returning
It’s also been a while for De La Rosa, and there’s a new person in her life, which means she could bring fresh new drama to the franchise.
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