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Bravo Drops RHOC Season 20 Trailer as OG Vicki Returns and New Housewife Carmella Joins

The trailer sets a July 9 premiere and frames the season as a nostalgia-driven reunion that will test friendships and revive past controversies.

The full cast; Heather Dubrow, Carmella Garcia, Shannon Storms Beador, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter , Tamra Judge, Vicki Gunvalson, and Jennifer Pedranti during The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20.
Vicki during The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20.
Kelly Dodd Compares RHOC Trailer to a Funeral & Suspects Season 20 is "the End" as Katie Ginella Throws Shade After Firing and Promotes Boycott
Carmella Garcia during The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20.

Overview

  • Bravo released the official Season 20 trailer and cast bios on June 11, and set a supersized premiere for Thursday, July 9 with episodes to stream the next day on Peacock.
  • The announced lineup reunites Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and Jennifer Pedranti while Vicki Gunvalson returns as an ‘OG’ Housewife.
  • New cast member Carmella Garcia, billed by Bravo as a former Playboy Playmate of the Year, WWE competitor and current real estate agent, is introduced by Jennifer and immediately clashes on camera with Vicki.
  • The trailer teases key season storylines including Emily’s marital strain, Gina’s engagement doubts, Heather’s family tensions, Vicki’s questioned relationship and trips to Las Vegas and Tokyo with cameo appearances from past RHOC cast members.
  • Former cast members publicly criticized the rollout — Kelly Dodd mocked the promo and Katie Ginella promoted a boycott over prior treatment — a response that could shape early audience reaction and coverage before the July premiere.