The Real Housewives Of Orange County season 18: Full list of cast members

The cast of Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 (Image via Bravo TV)

The Real Housewives of Orange County is back with a new season full of dramatic turns and twists. It premiered on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 9/8c exclusively on Bravo TV.

Cast members who have joined The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 include Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, and Jennifer Pedranti.

A new housewife, Katie Ginella, has also appeared on the show alongside Sutton Stracke, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, and Vicki Gunvalson. Fans will also see Alexis Bellino and her boyfriend, John Janssen, this season.

The cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18

Shannon Storms Beador

One of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 cast members is Shannon. This season, Beador plans on repairing her previous friendships. With her twins going to college, Shannon's ex-boyfriend's girlfriend, Alexis Bellino, starts a beef with her. Tension arises between the two reality TV stars.

Heather Dubrow

This season, Heather and her husband try to navigate the distance between Orange County and Beverly Hills. When it comes to the friend group, Heather warmly welcomes the new cast member, Katie, and quickly allies with her. Meanwhile, Heather and Gina's friendship gets strained over a major issue.

Tamra Judge

As The Real Housewives of Orange County fans already know, Tamra and Shannon don't exactly see eye to eye. On season 18, Tamra will confront her former friend and try to resolve issues with her. Tamra has already formed a strong connection with Jennifer, but this doesn't last long after the Eddie and Ryan drama.

Gina Kirschenheiter

Season 18 will focus on Gina Kirschenheiter's relationship problems with Travis. It seems like the two are having some problems, which is why they decided to live in separate homes. However, Gina clarified that she didn't want to break up but wanted to spend some time apart. Let's see whether the couple plans on staying together or not.

Emily Simpson

The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member is happy with her surprise weight-loss transformation. This year was a difficult one for her as she worked on improving her relationship with food and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Emily questions her bond with her fellow cast members and whether they are genuine friends to her.

Jennifer Pedranti

Jennifer Pedranti's relationship problems will also be documented on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18. With divorce as her only option, Jennifer is ready to start her new chapter alongside her close friends and family. We'll see more of her personal life than her professional life this season.

Katie Ginella

Katie is the new housewife who used to be a golf reporter. Katie entered the friend group after Gina invited her over and introduced her to other cast members. The San Diego resident moved to Orange County with plans to launch her own cocktail business.

Alexis Bellino

The most shocking plot twist of season 18 highlights Alexis pressing a romantic connection with Shannon Beador’s ex-boyfriend, John Janssen. It will be interesting to see other cast members choosing sides as drama erupts in the friend group.

Stream The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18, which premiered on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 9/8c. Episode one is available to stream on Peacock.

Edited by Somava