RHOC Season 20 Trailer Brings Back Former Wives
The series that sparked a worldwide sensation is returning for another thrilling season.
On Thursday, June 11, Bravo unveiled the official trailer for season 20 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. The fabulous lineup includes Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, and Jennifer Pedranti, who are all back for more excitement alongside the original, Vicki Gunvalson.
This season welcomes former Playboy Playmate and WWE superstar Carmella Garcia to the cast.
“20 years of Housewives baby,” Tamra declares in the sneak peek. “And you can bet we’re still going strong.”
In this landmark season, fans can look forward to familiar faces from previous seasons, such as Jeana Keough, Jo De La Rosa, Lizzie Rovsek, Tammy Knickerbocker, Elizabeth Vargas, Peggy Tanous, Lynne Curtin, and many more.
“We’re still at it after 20 years,” Gina asserts. Shannon adds, “I’ve completely transformed since I first joined.”
In typical Real Housewives style, drama unfolds as Tamra challenges a cast member who remarked, “I picked fame over motherhood.”
While Gina celebrates her engagement to Travis Mullen, Emily seems to be reevaluating her marriage to Shane Simpson.
As for Vicki, she’s focused on mending fences between Shannon and Tamra after years of animosity.
“I see a rejuvenated Vicki. You seem lighter,” Shannon notes, just before footage rolls of Vicki shouting, collapsing, and nearly losing her composure.
According to Bravo, this season promises an array of surprises, including Heather’s mother, Carole Lewis Kent, relocating from New York to Los Angeles. Vicki’s relationship with her boyfriend, Michael Smith, comes under scrutiny when the cast finds out there’s a ring with no proposal in sight.
Carmella, a busy mom of four teenagers, identifies as a “girls’ girl.” Relationships may become complicated between her and Vicki as she develops a bond with Emily.
“I’m incredibly thrilled about season 20. I believe our fans will love it too because it feels like a nostalgic throwback to the classic Housewives,” Emily told Us Weekly at the 2026 Newport Beach TV Fest on Friday, June 5. “It gave me the same vibe as when Housewives debuted. It’s the quirky ladies surrounded by their gated communities, and I feel like that’s how it feels this season.”
The Real Housewives of Orange County season 20’s anticipated premiere is set for Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET, with episodes available for streaming the following day on Peacock.
