Real Housewives fans who have watched the franchise since the beginning, prepare to feel old. Because the very first version, Real Housewives Of Orange County (RHOC), just announced season 17 spoilers. And while some elements and cast members might seem the same, something very special will happen this season.
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Find out which Real Housewives star will actually make history by switching from one city to another. And learn what Tamra Judge shared about her RHOC experience. Plus: Check out the full cast list for season 17 below.
Real Housewives Of Orange County – Fan Faves Return For Season 17
From a city-switching Real Housewives star to returning cast members, Real Housewives Of Orange County promises to make season 17 one to remember. And because RHOC finished filming in November 22, certain spoilers have leaked. But the big news focuses on who will return and who will leave, as reported via Yahoo.
Returning cast members for season 17 include the Real Housewives of Orange County fan faves Heather Dubrow, Shannon Beador, Emily Simpson, and Gina Kirschenheiter. And RHOC season 17 also will see the return of Tamra Judge. The popular cast member joined Real Housewives in season 4. And she stayed strong until leaving in season 14.
However, in an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in July 2022, Tamra announced her RHOC comeback. “The judge is back and drama is in session,” she proclaimed. And Cohen offered confirmation, sharing, “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s true — Tamra Judge is returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County.”
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RHOC Season 17 Spoilers – Friendship, Laughter, And Lots Of Booze!
Tamra actually first returned to the Real Housewives franchise for season 2 of Ultimate Girls Trip. But she shared that she wasn’t sure at first about her RHOC comeback. “I’ve been talking with production for about two months now,” Judge revealed prior to confirmation. “And I wasn’t really sure. Were they gonna ask me back? Not ask me back? I really didn’t know.”
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And now that she has returned, Tamra spilled some spoilers about the experience. “I forgot how exhausting it was!” admitted the RHOC star. And she shared the good, the bad, and the booze. “I laughed, I cried, I yelled, I drank a lot,” added Judge. However, she also hinted at friendship shifts. “I made new friends, and reanalyzed old friends.”
As for the rest of the cast, two newcomers from season 16 of RHOC will not return. Newbies Noella Bergener and Dr. Jen Armstrong will not star on season 17. “My family and my work are the most important aspects of my life, so I am stepping away from RHOC and focusing on them,” shared Jen.
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However, one surprising new cast member actually has starred on Real Housewives before. And for the first time, a Real Housewives star will change from one city to another. Taylor Armstrong, who starred during the first three seasons of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, will appear on season 17 of the Real Housewives of Orange County.
Tell us what you think. Which cast member do you look forward to seeing the most on season 17 of RHOC? And after you share your views, check back on our site yh_)for more reality TV news.