Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County has come to an epic close. The show's three-part reunion just wrapped last month, with Heather Dubrow sparring with newbie Katie Ginella, Emily Simpson griling Jen Pedranti about her fiancé Ryan and an epic showdown between Alexis Bellino and Shannon Beador.
In the end, Season 18 turned out to be what fans have deemed one of the show's best seasons in years, with Bravoholics are already clamoring for new episodes from our favorite Orange County ladies.
Will there be a Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19?
Yes! While Bravo has yet to officially announce the show's renewal, it is safe to say RHOC will return.
When does The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 premiere?
Bravo has yet to announce a return date for Season 19, but it will likely return late 2025 or early 2026.
Who is in the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19?
Bravo has yet to film or announce casting for Season 19, however, given the success of Season 18, it's likely most of the cast will return. The Season 18 cast included:
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Tamra Judge
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Heather Dubrow
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Shannon Storms Beador
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Gina Kirschenheiter
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Emily Simpson
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Jennifer Pedranti
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Katie Ginella
Is anyone leaving The Real Housewives of Orange County after Season 19?
Bravo has yet to announce any casting decisions for Season 19, but it seems unlikely they'd ask any of the women to leave given how successful Season 18 was.
Will there be any new housewives of Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19?
Bravo has yet to announce any casting decisions in regards to adding new housewives in Season 19.
Will there be any friends of the housewives on The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19?
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Bravo has yet to announce any casting decisions for Season 19. As for Season 18, former RHOC housewife Alexis Bellino, who appeared on Seasons 5-11, returned in a "friend of" capacity. Former housewives Vicki Gunvalson and Jo De La Rosa made guest appearances. It seems likely that Bellino will return for Season 19, although she may be bumped up to a full-time cast member. Vicki Gunvalson also featured heavily into the plot of Season 18, so she could return in a more regular capacity.
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Will Vicki Gunvalson return for Season 19 of RHOC?
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While we've got no official word yet from the OG RHOC housewife, Gunvalson appeared in multiple episodes during Season 18. It seems likely that she'll return for Season 19, although in what capacity remains unknown. While she was just a guest in Season 18, she could return as either a "friend of" or an actual housewife in Season 19.
Is there a RHOC Season 19 trailer?
No, RHOC season 19 has yet to begin filming.
Where can I watch The Real Housewives of Orange County?
The Real Housewives of Orange County airs every week on Bravo with episodes dropping the next day on Peacock.
How many seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County are there?
There are 18 seasons of RHOC, with a 19th on the way.
Is The Real Housewives of Orange County on Bravo?
Yes. New episodes of RHOC air weekly on Bravo.
Is The Real Housewives of Orange County on Hulu?
No. While episodes of The Real Housewives previously streamed on Hulu, they now stream exclusively on Peacock.
Is The Real Housewives of Orange County on Peacock?
Yes. You can watch all past seasons of RHOC on Peacock with new episodes dropping their the morning after they air on Bravo.
