The Real Housewives of Orange County will premiere its 20th season on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.

Orange County

Who

Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti, Carmella Garcia, Jeana Keough, Jo de la Rosa, Kimberly Bryant, Lauri Peterson, Lizzie Rovsek, Elizabeth Vargas

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT · 3h 15m ago

Where

Orange County ·

Why

Vicki Gunvalson, an original cast member, is returning to the show for its 20th season.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The return of original cast members and the introduction of new personalities like Carmella Garcia are expected to generate viewership interest, potentially impacting Bravo's ratings and the show's cultural footprint within reality television, with a looming clash anticipated between Vicki and Carmella.

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