One Real Housewives of Orange County Star’s Future Is Up in the Air As Season 19 Wraps

Season 19 of “Real Housewives of Orange County” has wrapped filming. But there’s already tons of drama surrounding the Bravo stalwart before the new season makes it to our screens. Rumors are swirling that Katie Ginella’s future on the series is up in the air after reportedly getting iced out by her co-stars and RHOC producers. 

Tension Behind the Scenes of ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Season 19?

A recent report from The U.S. Sun claims that the tension has been high during filming for RHOC season 19. Production began in early 2025, and it’s been nothing but drama both in front of and behind the cameras.

The season 19 cast includes Ginella, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Gretchen Rossi, and Jennifer Pedranti.

Judge apparently quit the show before returning mid-season. But Ginella is allegedly on the outs due to an ongoing conflict with Simpson and Rossi. One source even described it as a “major altercation.”

“There’s been tension behind the scenes,” an insider dished.

Katie Ginella’s ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Future is Up in the Air

Sources also claim that Ginella missed several key cast events in the second half of the season. She was allegedly absent from the group trip to Amsterdam in early May. If that’s the case, her absence is a big deal, considering the group trip is usually when the stakes are raised. It’s the high-profile hallmark of each season’s drama.

One insider told OK! Magazine that Ginella wanted to go on the cast trip, but was “not allowed.” They added that Ginella’s future on RHOC is “not looking bright” and fans should expect a “major announcement” soon.

“Reality TV doesn’t seem to be for her, but she has been trying… I don’t know if she’s done for good or not. I would assume she won’t come back next season—and the decision will either be mutual or coming from the producers,” another source revealed.

‘RHOC’ Fans Shouldn’t Count Katie Ginella Out Just Yet

The rumors about Ginella’s future on RHOC are definitely juicy. But, they are still just rumors. No one in the cast or crew has confirmed that Ginella missed out on the cast events or trip to Amsterdam. There’s no actual evidence of her being “iced out” by anyone. Just because the leaked photos didn’t include Ginella doesn’t mean she wasn’t there. 

This isn’t the first time that Ginella has had issues with her co-stars, either. In her debut season, she frequently clashed with Dubrow. She has had some difficulty fitting in with the vets as a newcomer. Another source claims that the cast has tried to “villainize” Ginella in her sophomore season. But, fans shouldn’t count her out just yet.

“She’s been called a liar, but she’s 100 percent held her own and not relented,” they explained. “There’s been times she wanted to throw in the towel, but even those who don’t like her have to give her credit — she’s stuck it out and shown she is relentless,” another source shared.

As for Ginella, her response to all of this insider info and gossip was short and sweet. 

“If you’re going to make up rumors, at least make them interesting,” Ginella wrote on Twitter.

Season 19 of “Real Housewives of Orange County” will likely premiere on Bravo in late 2025 or early 2026. 

Tell us! Have you enjoyed Katie Ginella on RHOC? Let us know in the comments below.