Real Housewives of Orange County OGs Return in Epic Season 20 Trailer

Grab your sky tops because RHOC is returning to its roots.

The Real Housewives of Orange County is bringing back some iconic series alums in honor of the Bravo series’ milestone 20th season, proving you’re never too old to whoop it up in the SoCal sun.

“Twenty years of Housewives, baby!” Tamra Judge exclaims in the new trailer for the upcoming season. This season will feature returning original cast members Jeana Keough, Jo de la Rosa, and Vicki Gunvalson—who is back with her iconic orange—joining the current cast. Judge promises, “And trust me, we’re not done.”

The preview also features returning cast members Tammy Knickerbocker, Lynne Curtin, Peggy Tanous, and Lizzie Rovsek, who are seen wearing the iconic, sparkly halter tops from the show’s original seasons.

However, no one is more thrilled about this nostalgic get-together than Vicki, a longtime resident known for frequently leaving and returning to the community. She happily stated, “It feels so good to be back with my friends!”

While costar Gina Kirschenheiter boasts, “We’re still doing our thing after 20 years,” Shannon Beador notes, “I’m a completely different person than when I started” season nine.

Of course, the preview teases plenty of drama with Vicki quickly butting heads with newbie Carmella Garcia, aformer Playboy Playmate of the Year and WWE wrestler.

As Vicki announces as tensions escalate, “I don’t like new girls.”

When Vicki points out that she was the one who began the franchise, Carmella retorts that all things eventually come to an end.

Meanwhile, Emily Simpson finds herself grappling with trouble in her marriage to Shane Simpson as Jennifer Pedranti asks, “Are you and Shane okay? You seem like you’re at your end.”

Emily simply replies, “I don’t know, maybe.”

Heather Dubrow’s life is shaken up when her mother, Carole Kent, decides to move across the country to Los Angeles, creating some tension between them.

From trips to Las Vegas, Nevada and the Grand Canyon to the cast’s first-ever trip to Japan, there’s also plenty of exciting adventure and new beginnings in store for the cast. See everything to come in the trailer above.

The Real Housewives of Orange County returns Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. on Bravo. In the meantime, keep reading to see the bold new cast photos and to learn more about the season 20 drama.

Okay, let me tell you what’s going on with Vicki! She’s totally head-over-heels for Michael, and things were amazing…until we found out he bought a ring without actually proposing. That threw everyone for a loop, honestly. It’s really put her relationships with Tamra and Shannon under a bit of strain, and to make things more complicated, she’s just not clicking with the newest addition to the group, Carmella. It’s a lot to navigate, but she’s trying to figure it all out!

Heather’s life gets a big shakeup when her mother Carole moves from New York to L.A., challenging their already-complex relationship. Meanwhile, Heather’s dynamic with the women takes a turn, leaving everyone trying to figure out where they stand with her.

After an emotional year with her family, Emily Simpson is focusing on her health and self-care as she turns 50. As Emily and Shane continue to navigate the complexities of raising their family, Shane makes career and parental sacrifices that strain their marriage. While her friendship with Heather is tested, Emily finds a Midwestern kinship with new girl Carmella.

Single Shannon is on a quest to find a life partner and get her finances in order as she plans for her future. With Vicki’s guidance, Shannon strengthens her financial literacy and makes decisions that challenge her to rethink her lifestyle. The strength of her friendship with Jennifer is tested as tries to push past her boundaries with Tamra.

Tamra and Shannon rebuild their friendship with some help from Vicki, but their peace doesn’t last. Tamra confronts Vicki about a previous remark regarding her parenting.

New Housewife and real estate developer Carmella Garcia is a busy mom of four kids ages 14 to 18. A self-proclaimed “girls’ girl,” she makes fast friends, but some of the women question her motives. Carmella isn’t intimidated easily and proves she is ready to confront just anyone when tension begins to build between her and Vicki.

Gina is happily engaged to Travis and looking forward to her wedding, but she’s also thinking carefully about their future together. While her friendship with Emily is solid, she’s cautious about a recent attempt by Carmella to reconnect, wondering if Carmella has ulterior motives.

Jennifercontinues to build a future with fiancé Ryan while juggling a house full of teens. Jennifer steps up as peacemaker among the women, helping them repair their relationships with Tamra. Meanwhile, Jennifer introduces her friend Carmella to the group and receives mixed reactions.

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