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'Real Housewives of Orange County' Announces Major Cast Shake Up for Season 16

'Real Housewives of Orange County' Announces Major Cast Shake Up for Season 16

A lot will be changing in the upcoming 16th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County!

On Tuesday (June 15), People confirmed that a fan-favorite Housewife is returning, while three ladies will be exiting the Bravo reality show ahead of the new season.

As of right now, Bravo has not announced the premiere date for season 16 of The Real Housewives of Orange County.

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RHOC Casting

RETURNING: Heather DuBrow

Heather DuBrow is coming back! Heather first joined the RHOC for season seven back in 2012. She appeared on five seasons before leaving the show in 2016 after season 11.

RHOC Casting

EXITING: Kelly Dodd

Kelly Dodd is not returning for season 16. She joined the show in 2016 for season 11 and appeared in five seasons.

RHOC Casting

EXITING: Braunwyn Windham-Burke

Braunwyn Windham-Burke is not returning for season 16. She first joined the show for season 14 in 2019. She appeared in two seasons.

RHOC Casting

EXITING: Elizabeth Lyn-Vargas

Elizabeth Lyn-Vargas is not returning for season 16. She joined the cast for season 15, which aired from late 2020 to early 2021. She only appeared on one season.

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