Everything to Know About 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' Season 18
The Real Housewives of Orange County. Andrew Eccles/BravoBravo fans can expect some cast shakeups for season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Taylor Armstrong announced in November 2023 that she was leaving RHOC after one season on the reality series. Taylor, who previously starred on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, joined the show in a friend role for season 17 in June 2023. “Loved spending time with the ladies of #RHOC and thankful I got to give the viewers an update on my life,” she wrote alongside Instagram pictures from her time on the show. “I’ve made some real friendships that I cherish. Wishing the ladies all the best for season 18.” One month later, Jeff Lewis criticized Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen for not inviting Taylor back for another season. “That just seems like a good value,” he said during a December 2023 episode of SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live.” “You weren’t paying her that much. I think she was giving you guys, I mean, a lot. Why wou
Bravo fans can expect some cast shakeups for season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Taylor Armstrong announced in November 2023 that she was leaving RHOC after one season on the reality series. Taylor, who previously starred on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, joined the show in a friend role for season 17 in June 2023.
“Loved spending time with the ladies of #RHOC and thankful I got to give the viewers an update on my life,” she wrote alongside Instagram pictures from her time on the show. “I’ve made some real friendships that I cherish. Wishing the ladies all the best for season 18.”
One month later, Jeff Lewis criticized Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen for not inviting Taylor back for another season. “That just seems like a good value,” he said during a December 2023 episode of SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live.” “You weren’t paying her that much. I think she was giving you guys, I mean, a lot. Why would you not bring her back? What is that reasoning?”
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Andy simply replied, “I don’t know,” to which Lewis questioned, “Why [does] nobody consult me?”
Keep scrolling for the latest updates about The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18:
When Does ‘RHOC’ Season 18 Premiere?
A release date for the new season of RHOC has not been announced.
Has ‘RHOC’ Season 18 Filming Started?
Filming for RHOC season 18 reportedly began in early 2024. Heather Dubrow’s husband, Terry Dubrow, exclusively confirmed to Us Weekly in February that filming was underway. “I’m instructed not to talk about it, and I promise I won’t except to say, ‘Whoa,’” the Botched star teased.
He continued: “I am a house husband and I don’t want to get involved in the fray. I think the fray is a forest fire that you have to be involved with. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen.”
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Which ‘RHOC’ Cast Members Are Returning for Season 18?
Aside from news of Taylor’s RHOC departure, Bravo has yet to confirm if season 17 stars Heather, Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and Jennifer Pedranti will return for season 18.
Several cast members, however, have teased their involvement via social media. “The season finale party from my first season,” Tamra captioned a throwback pic from season 3 of RHOC via Instagram in April 2024. “Hard to believe I’ll be wrapping up my 14th season soon … 
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