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'Super shady towards each other': 'RHOC' fans unmask Gina Kirschenheiter and Heather Dubrow's 'on-camera' friendship

Fans question the authenticity of Gina Kirschenheiter's friendship with Heather Dubrow in 'RHOC' Season 17 premiere

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: In the captivating journey of 'RHOC' Season 16, Heather Dubrow and Gina Kirschenheiter witnessed their friendship blossoming. However, as the season reached its conclusion, cracks started to form, casting a shadow over their once-solid bond. As Season 17 unfolds, the spotlight shifts to the intricate dynamics of their friendship, interwoven with Tamra Judge's return and her ongoing feud with Shannon Beador.

At the outset of the new season, a palpable awkwardness engulfs Gina and Heather's relationship, with Heather expressing her disappointment in feeling unsupported by Gina. Heather perceived Gina's absence during crucial moments, leaving her feeling let down. Despite their efforts to mend the friendship, devoted fans couldn't help but question Gina's authenticity, suspecting her of being a friend only when the cameras were rolling.

Heather Dubrow discusses her friendship with Gina Kirschenheiter

Amidst the premiere episode's compelling storyline, the curtains lift to reveal Heather's nurturing side as she tends to her husband, Terry Dubrow, during his recovery from surgery after tearing his meniscus. Simultaneously, the couple grapples with a bittersweet mix of emotions as their eldest twins, Max and Nick, prepare to embark on their college journeys. However, Heather finds herself caught in a web of friendship complications that stir her unease.

As the scenes oscillate between past and present, Heather confides in Emily about her disconcerting feelings surrounding her relationship with Gina. Recalling the abrupt silence that fell between them, Heather expresses her disappointment, believing that a promising friendship had taken root. Emily empathizes, sharing her own experiences with Gina's elusive behavior. Determined not to invest additional effort into their bond, Heather declares her decision to cease chasing after Gina, particularly since she often spots her socializing without her.

Unexpectedly, Gina reaches out to Heather, requesting a visit to present thoughtful gifts for Max, who is venturing to Boston for college. Although taken aback, Heather's voice brims with surprise and contentment upon hearing from Gina. When Gina arrives at the illustrious Chateau Dubrow, she openly acknowledges how much she has missed Heather, divulging the significant life changes she has been navigating. The revelation unfolds as Gina discloses her pursuit of a real estate license while also shouldering the responsibility of providing for her expanding family.

Heather, seizing the moment, candidly addresses the absence of communication throughout the summer, emphasizing the hurt she felt, especially after their previous closeness. As Gina endeavors to explain the complexities of her family dynamics and the resulting emotional upheaval, her words pour forth, seemingly endless. However, Heather's discerning gaze reveals her skepticism, suggesting that she remains unconvinced by Gina's explanations, hinting at a lingering sense of mistrust beneath the surface.

'That friendship is only for the show'

One tweeted, "I think that Heather genuinely cares about Gina and wants to see her succeed, in a big sis kind of way. I think that Gina saw it as an alliance/coworker relationship because she couldn’t understand why someone like HD would want to be her IRL friend. I want them to fix it," while another said, "So basically Gina is one of those HWs who only interacts w/ HWs when they are filming or she needs something." One even pointed out, "Heather. @TheBrookeAsh and all the rest of us told you to drop Gina!!! #rhoc" Another pointed out, "Gina needed to stop by Heather’s house bcs the producers told her to. That friendship is only for the show." Another stated, "Gina, when you are sad that is when you text your friend. But maybe you don’t consider Heather a real friend maybe you were just using her for the show. " Another remarked, "Of course Gina wanted to stop by and drop a gift off to Heather because the producers told her too. The show is now filming so it’s time to get their friendship back going. It’s BS!" Another user expressed, "Gina & Heather’s confessionals are super shady towards each other. Oh this season is gonna be good. " 

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