'RHOC' Season 16: 5 things you need to know about Bravo show starring Heather Dubrow
'Real Housewives of Orange County', the OG series of 'Real Housewives' franchise paved the way for several other popular housewives shows to grace our small screen. When it comes to serving drama and petty fights, Orange County ladies are second to none. Even the Covid-19 pandemic couldn't dampen the spirits of these ladies, who continued to churn out some rather interesting and gripping storylines.
The Orange County housewives are back with season 16 of Bravo's extremely popular reality franchise. The upcoming season will feature the return of Shannon Beador, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, alongside new housewives Noella Bergener and Dr. Jen Armstrong. The showrunners also managed to rope in fan-favorite housewife Heather Dubrow to return to the show after a hiatus of five years. If you're curious to know more about 'RHOC; Season 16, then keep reading.
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When does 'RHOC' Season 16 release and where can you watch it
'RHOC' Season 16 is all set to return for season 16 with a supersized premiere on Wednesday, December 1 from 9 – 10:15 pm ET/PT on Bravo. you can catch up on the previous seasons of 'RHOC' on Peacock.
What is 'RHOC' Season 16 all about
'RHOC' gives us a glimpse into the lives of the glamorous housewives as they sit in their designer outfits sipping on fancy champagne and discussing the latest gossip in their tight-knit circle while balancing their household and family life.
Season 16 will feature Heather making her big comeback to 'RHOC'. The housewife is living her best life with her husband Dr. Terry Dubrow and their four children. The housewife will find herself at odds with her co-star Shannon over loyalty and betrayal. Heather also introduces a friend of hers to the group only to find out a shocking truth behind who she really is. While Shannon's relationship with John is blooming, her friendship with the other ladies is fading. Shannon will be seen locking horns with Heather, Gina, and Emily.
Following her messy divorce from Matt, Gina is now steadily rebuilding her life with the support of her boyfriend Travis. As Gina puts her hardships behind her and her self-esteem grows, the ladies wonder if she is just confident or too arrogant. Emily is embracing her new body after going under the knife and emerging with a new jawline and bustline. Like the saying goes: curiosity killed the cat, Emily's inquisitive nature lands her in trouble when is accused of being an instigator when she asks Noella about her looming divorce.
After meeting Gina and Emily last year, aesthetic MD, Dr. Jen Armstrong immediately integrates into the group by performing cosmetic procedures on the ladies. Emotionally guarded at first, Jen develops a quick bond with Heather but has trouble making a real connection with Noella. Married to her husband Ryne, she is a proud mother to three children. She embodies the alpha female persona as she runs her own practice, provides for her family and helps her mom prepare for a move to the OC. Dr. Jen has always been an overachiever and is now launching a division of her practice that specializes in a unique magnetic brain treatment.
Noella Bergener’s world is turned upside down when her husband unexpectedly files for divorce. Her lavish lifestyle gets ripped out from underneath her as the divorce poses questions about her financial future while she cares for her children. While her shocking predicament makes the others question what is really going on, Noella finds solace in her friendship with a sympathetic Shannon. With news of a recent death in her family, Noella finds her emotions, patience, and friendships tested, but that doesn’t keep her from doubling down and speaking her mind even when it results in a fiery backlash.
Who stars on 'RHOC' Season 16
By the end of season 15, 'RHOC' fans were annoyed with most of the cast members and began demanding for the firing of several housewives, especially Kelly Dodd and Braunwyn Windham Burke. Kelly's insensitive remarks about the COVID-19 pandemic and Braunwyn's plotline of coming out as bisexual while struggling to maintain her sobriety didn't sit well with fans. new housewife Elizabeth Lyn Vargas failed to make an impression on the fans. So, the network didn't renew the contracts of Kelly, Braunwyn, and Elizabeth. The showrunners gave the franchise a major cast shake-up to bring back wealth and class to the show.
So former housewife Heather Dubrow has been brought back, alongside new housewives Noella Bergener and Dr. Jen Armstrong. Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter and Shannon Beador managed to escape the chopping block, so the ladies too will be returning for the upcoming season 16.
Who are the showrunners
'The Real Housewives of Orange County' is produced by Evolution Media for Bravo, with Douglas Ross, Alex Baskin, Thomas Kelly, Brian McCarthy and Apryl Richards, along with Scott Dunlop, serving as Executive Producers. Andy Cohen also serves as Executive Producer.
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