Please note: this story is a rumor only, based on a speculative report. Nothing has been officially confirmed.
When The Real Housewives of Orange County returns for Season 20, will a couple of the orange-holders be missing?
Every year at the season’s conclusion, there’s nearly always speculation that one or more cast members won’t return. Even though we’re barely a week into Season 19, a new report has leaked claiming two cast members won’t return. Apparently, one cast member’s “heart isn’t in it anymore,” while the other is “spiraling” amid tensions with her co-stars.
Are Katie Ginella and Heather Dubrow leaving RHOC?
According to one insider, Heather Dubrow may not be back for Season 20. “I think [Heather]’s done after this season,” the source told The U.S. Sun on July 10. “She’s made her mark, she did what she needed to do, but her heart isn’t in OC,” adding that Season 19 feels like Heather’s “farewell tour.”
Heather doesn’t even live in Orange County anymore. Following the sale of their Newport Beach megamansion for a whopping $55 million in 2022, Heather and her husband Dr. Terry Dubrow moved into an LA penthouse.
“[Heather’s] not close with the cast,” the source added. “Pretty sure Heather is going to fly the nest after this one, so … enjoy her final season!”
Also unlikely to return for Season 20 is Katie Ginella, who’s feuding with more than half the cast. Not only are Katie and Heather on the outs, but she’s also fighting with Emily Simpson, Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador.
“Katie just doesn’t fit in with this group,” the insider said. “Things are going to get a lot worse for her. The premiere isn’t good for her, and things will just spiral more and more for her. She is not cut out for reality TV. No way she’ll be back.”
Reality Tea previously reported that Katie was uninvited to the cast trip to Amsterdam following a blowout with Emily and Gretchen Rossi. Further, she didn’t film as much with the cast in the following weeks.
The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo. It streams on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.
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