Woo-hoo! Vicki Gunvalson, the OG of the OC, is back on The Real Housewives of Orange County, which premieres its momentous Season 20 on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
The cast of the new season also includes the return of Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, and Jennifer Pedranti.
New to the group this season is Carmella Garcia, former Playboy Playmate of the Year and WWE wrestler, who is introduced to the group through Jennifer. She quickly connects with the women but remains bold and unapologetically outspoken.
The trailer for Season 20 reveals that some of the OG housewives returned to film for the milestone event, including Jeana Keough, Jo de la Rosa, Kimberly Bryant, and Lauri Peterson. Other former RHOC stars who make an appearance include Lizzie Rovsek (Season 9) and Elizabeth Vargas (Season 15). No word on whether the 100th Housewife, Peggy Sulahian, will return.
“It feels so good to be back with my orange,” Vicki says in the trailer.
Also, if there’s one thing Vicki doesn’t like on her show, it’s “new girls” and quickly clashes with newbie Carmella, saying, “I don’t like new girls.
However, Carmella notes in another moment that Vicki is “new too, this year,” with the insurance broker clapping back saying, “I started this franchise.” The former playmate fires back with a stinger, “Everything has an expiration.”
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The Real Housewives of Orange County is produced by 32 Flavors Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television, and Evolution Media, an Amazon MGM Studios Company. Alex Baskin, Brian McCarthy, Luke Neslage, Lynsey Dufour, and Barry Poznick executive produce, along with Scott Dunlop. Andy Cohen also serves as executive producer.
Watch the trailer for RHOC Season 20 in the video below.
Scroll through the photo gallery below to meet the cast of RHOC Season 20.
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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Vicki Gunvalson: When she isn’t in Coto De Caza or running Coto Insurance, Vicki Gunvalson splits her time between her homes in La Quinta and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Her love tank is full and she’s happier than ever with her boyfriend Michael. However, when the women learn there’s a ring without a proposal, their relationship suddenly comes into question. Vicki continues to navigate her friendships with Tamra and Shannon, but her patience is tested when she is forced to welcome new girl Carmella to the group.
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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Heather Dubrow’s family life gets a big shakeup when her mother Carole moves from New York to L.A., challenging their already-complex relationship. To add more to her plate, Heather’s dynamic with the women takes a turn, leaving everyone, especially Tamra, trying to figure out where they stand with her.
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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Soon to be an empty-nester, Tamra Judge tries to take advantage of this new chapter but is blocked by the arrival of changing hormones. Tamra’s friendship with Shannon takes a turn for the better with Vicki intervening, but things aren’t smooth sailing for long when Tamra calls out Vicki for a past comment about her parenting choices. Tamra leans on her newfound inner peace to navigate conflict this year, but when things escalate will her old instincts pull her off balance?
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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New housewife and real estate broker/developer Carmella Garcia is a busy mom of four with teens 14-18. A self-proclaimed “girls’ girl,” she makes fast friends, but some of the women question her choices and motives. Comfortable in the spotlight, Carmella isn’t intimidated easily and proves she is ready to confront just anyone when tension begins to build between her and Vicki.
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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After an emotional year with her family, Emily Simpson is focusing on her health as she turns 50. Treating self-care as a priority has led her to be a better friend, mother and wife, but it’s not always easy. As Emily and Shane continue to navigate the complexities of raising their family, Shane makes career and parental sacrifices that strain their marriage. Emily has a revelation about her friendship with Heather but finds a Midwestern kinship with new girl Carmella.
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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Gina Kirschenheiter is in pre-marital bliss after getting engaged to longtime boyfriend Travis, but her new relationship status raises several concerns for Gina to contemplate before she can walk down the aisle. Her friendship with Emily has never been stronger, but when Carmella tries to connect with her bestie, Gina looks for any hidden agendas. With a leveled-up career and image, the ladies take note of her glamorous new lifestyle and question her financial decision making.
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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Jennifer Pedranti has her hands full as she continues to build a future with her fiancé Ryan, while juggling a house full of teens. Jennifer steps up as peacemaker among the women, helping them repair their relationships with Tamra and in the process, she finds herself rethinking her stance on her former foe. Meanwhile, Jennifer introduces her friend Carmella to the group, but when Carmella presents a possible new career path for her, the group becomes skeptical about the legitimacy of the offer.
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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Living the single life in Corona del Mar, Shannon Storms Beador is on a quest to find a life partner and get her finances in order as she plans for her future. With Vicki’s guidance, Shannon strengthens her financial literacy and makes decisions that challenge her to rethink her lifestyle. That lifestyle isn’t the only thing changing as she begins to test the strength of her friendship with Jennifer and tries to push past her boundaries with Tamra.
‘RHOC’ Season 20 Cast
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