With season 19 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” wrapping up this week, first looks of the upcoming reunion will have to keep fans satiated until the reunion airs on November 6 on Bravo. For the taping, the stars showed up in reds and pinks, channeling a schoolyard Valentine’s Day energy. But it’s safe to say that viewers will find candy-coated sweetness in short supply with the episode becomes available.
No stranger to drama, Tamra Judge spent most of season 19 in the eye of the storm, between long-standing feud with returning “friend of,” Gretchen Rossi, and simmering tension with ex-Tres Amiga, Shannon Storms Beador. But viewers will never know it from her flirty, Barbie-pink gown by Sau Lee. “I have kind of a more simple dress,” Tamra told The Daily Dish, but notes that it shows “a lot of leg.” Hopefully that toned gam will provide firm ground to stand on once her costars start taking her to task.
Tamra Sizzles in the Hot Seat
GettyJoining Tamra in that hot seat will no doubt be Shannon, who spent much of season 19 defending her choices, both romantic and otherwise. Though she tends to lean into the slapstick onscreen, viewers may remember the unfortunate dissolution of her relationship with John Janssen, which occurred shortly after season 17 and then played out for the cameras in season 18. Following a subsequent car accident, season 19 finds her determined to move forward with her signature humor, heart, and a new zest for life.
Heather Dubrow, meanwhile, remains our ever-polished diva, but even her signature composure was tested this season. Between luxury-home drama and accusations of condescension, she’s bound to have words for her cast mates. But her “Fancy Pants” moniker may have to be put on pause, as she revealed to The Daily Dish that she sourced her dress from Amazon.
Alliances, Accusations & Amazon Dresses
GettyNewer housewife Jennifer Pedranti also steps into the reunion with plenty to address, especially when it comes to defending her fiancé, Ryan Boyajian, and their much-talked-about finances. Then there’s Gina Kirschenheiter, who’s become the group’s de facto moral compass, along with her bestie, Emily Simpson. And lest we forget about season 19’s polygraph storyline, resident lightning rod, Katie Ginella, will surely remind us.
If the season 19 reunion color palette hints at romance, viewers better not get their hopes up for a strictly lovey-dovey experience. Though we can always lean on the alliance between Gina and Emily to reaffirm our beliefs in female friendship, the rest of the cast is ready to rehash a season full of betrayal, shade, and shifting alliances. But no matter how messy it gets, one thing’s for certain: they’ll all look stunning will serving that piping hot tea.
