Cameras are currently rolling on season 20 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” which will see the return of the lady who started it all, Vicki Gunvalson. Now, ahead of an official announcement, the RHOA season 20 cast has been spotted filming.
Recently, The Real Housewives Zone shared footage of the ladies on a cast trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. The post includes four pictures, with the first including Vunvalson on a scooter, Gina Kirschenheiter next to her, and Heather Dubrow. Each lady is wearing black, with a sash bearing their first name and a fun Vegas-themed nickname.
The next photo is of Jennifer Pedranti, Tamra Judge, and Carmella Garcia, who is rumored to be a new friend of the show. All three ladies are wearing white tops. Next, Dubrow is seen alongside Shannon Beador and Emily Simpson.
RHOC Season 20 Will Have A Small Cast Change
Season 19 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” finished airing on Bravo in November 2025. After that, months passed before the first bit of casting news was confirmed: Katie Ginella was not returning.
Ginella made the announcement on Instagram on January 9. She said, “After two seasons as a cast member on RHOC, the network has decided to move forward with season 20 without me.”
She continued, “While disappointing, it’s not entirely surprising after seeing how season 19 played out. I’m incredibly grateful for the love and support I received – it was seen, felt, and deeply appreciated. Representation matters, and I’m proud to have shown up authentically, even when it wasn’t easy. This chapter may be closing, but my voice and my story don’t end here.”
Following Ginella’s announcement, in late January, Variety reported that Gretchen Rossi had not been asked back for RHOA season 20. This came after she returned as a friend of the show for season 19. Rossi has yet to publicly discuss her status with the show.
Gina Kirschenheiter & Emily Simpson Discuss ‘Ultimate Girls Trip’
Bravo announced a new limited series, “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” in November 2025. Since then, the show has been filmed and will more than likely air in 2026. Recently, Kirschenheiter and Simpson were interviewed by PEOPLE and asked whether they were featured. Luckily, the Bye Wig Hello Drama account on X has the clip.
Simpson said, “We were not invited to that.” When asked if they had hard feelings, they both said, “No,” before Simpson said, “Even though we’re on for eight years, you have to realize, we’re still on the bottom of the totem pole.”
