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RHOC Season 18 – Tamra Judge and Co are back and bringing the drama

Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County is back for its 18th season, bringing with it a mix of familiar faces and intriguing new dynamics. 

By Perry Carpenter

Tamra Judge at the "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" Season 2 New York Premiere
Tamra Judge at the "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" Season 2 New York Premiere / Jason Mendez/GettyImages
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This season's RHOC cast includes Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, and Jennifer Pedranti. 

Newcomer Katie Ginella, a former golf reporter and a friend of Gina, is set to shake things up with her strong opinions and vibrant personality. Katie, who hails from South Korea and was adopted by a Georgian Catholic family, balances her busy life as a mother of four, ranging in age from 6 to 19.

The return of Alexis Bellino adds another layer of excitement as she navigates her new relationship with Shannon's ex-boyfriend, John Janssen. 

Additionally, franchise veterans Vicki Gunvalson from RHOC and guests from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Teddi Mellencamp and Sutton Stracke, will appear throughout the season.

This season of RHOC promises a blend of personal growth, intense disputes, and deep-seated alliances, setting the stage for unforgettable moments.

RHOC Season 18 brings plenty of drama

As the drama unfolds on RHOC, Heather finds herself at a crossroads with Gina over issues of loyalty and an old rumor involving new housewife Katie. 

Meanwhile, Tamra is reshaping her social landscape. She is also dealing with personal upheavals and examining her friendships, particularly with Shannon and Jennifer, amidst a controversial debate that tests her newly repaired relationships.

Emily’s remarkable transformation and commitment to health bring challenges to her social connections, especially as she probes her friends' integrity and intentions, which not everyone appreciates. 

On the other hand, Gina’s professional rise is marred by accusations that put her ethics into question. Her decision to live apart from her partner Travis, yet remain together, stirs curiosity and concern among the group.

Shannon is striving to rebuild her life following a tough year marked by legal troubles and the transition to being an empty-nester. Her life gets even more complicated when Alexis threatens to expose old secrets. 

Similarly, Jennifer, amidst her divorce and financial uncertainties, seeks stability in friendships but finds herself embroiled in a scandal involving her boyfriend Ryan that shocks everyone involved.

Katie’s move from San Diego to Orange County brings her closer to her roots as she explores her Korean heritage and meets her birth mother. However, her immediate dive into the group's drama teaches her quick lessons about the complexities of loyalty in their tight-knit community.

Catch the premiere of RHOC Season 18 July 11 on Bravo

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