Katie Ginella is saying goodbye The Real Housewives of Orange County.
“After two seasons as a cast member RHOCthe network has decided to move forward with season 20 without me,” Katie wrote Instagram on Friday, January 9. “While it’s disappointing, it’s not entirely surprising after seeing how Season 19 played out.”
The reality star continued, “I’m incredibly grateful for the love and support I’ve received, it was seen, felt and deeply appreciated. Representation is important, and I’m proud to have represented myself authentically, even when it wasn’t easy. This chapter may be closing, but my voice and my story don’t end here. Love, Katie.”
Fans first got to know Katie when she joined the Bravo reality show for Season 18, which premiered in June 2024. At the time, she was introduced as a friend of the cast member. Gina Kirschenheiter.
During his most recent season, he found himself at odds with most of the cast, including Gina. As a result, he did not appear in every episode.
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly in November 2025, Katie expressed hope that she could repair relationships with some of the cast and continue with the show for its historic 20th season.
“I went into the meeting (Season 19) thinking I have nothing to lose this year. If they don’t ask me to come back, they don’t want me, and that’s OK,” he said. we while organizing a watch party with the costar Judge Tamra at Even House in Tustin, California. “I feel like I’ve said my peace and I’m done. I’d love to come back to show these women that I deserve a place as much as they do.”
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Bring on Patton/BravoBravo has yet to confirm any casting decisions for Season 20 of The Real Housewives of Orange County — minus the return of Vicki Gunvalson.
The “OG of the OC,” who was a housewife when the show debuted in 2006, he was stunned on stage for Andy Cohen during a taping of The Bravos at BravoCon in November 2025.
“Vicki, would you join as a housewife for season 20?” Andy, 57, asked Vicki, 63. She enthusiastically accepted and was seen wearing an orange for the remaining days of the fan festival.
Season 20 aside, Katie, who was born in South Korea and adopted into a Catholic family in Georgia before moving to Orange County, was able to showcase her life as a busy mother of four.
He was also able to strike up an unexpected friendship with Tamra, 58.
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Before Season 19 ended, Katie reflected on what her co-star’s support meant to her.
“I think he felt really bad, and he saw that he put a battery on me, and he felt a little bad, and I think he felt bad about what happened between the two of us,” she said. we in November 2025. “We talk every day, so it’s really nice.”
The Real Housewives of Orange County now playing on Peacock. The premiere date for season 20 has not yet been announced.