The RHOC cast for Season 20 is Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti and new housewife Carmella Garcia. The season premiered on Bravo on July 9, 2026. Across 20 seasons, 28 women have been main cast members of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Below is every one of them by season, with ages where a birth date is on record.
Who is in the RHOC Season 20 cast?
Six of the eight Season 20 housewives were main cast members in Season 19. Vicki Gunvalson returned as a full-time housewife for the first time since Season 13, and Carmella Garcia is the only newcomer. Katie Ginella did not return.
| Housewife | Age | First season | Seasons as main cast | This season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Gunvalson | 64 | Season 1 | 14 | Back as a full-time housewife; runs Coto Insurance |
| Tamra Judge | 59 | Season 3 | 16 | Main cast again since Season 17 |
| Heather Dubrow | 57 | Season 7 | 10 | Main cast again since Season 16 |
| Shannon Beador | 62 | Season 9 | 12 | Single this season |
| Gina Kirschenheiter | Not confirmed | Season 13 | 8 | Engaged to longtime boyfriend Travis |
| Emily Simpson | 50 | Season 13 | 8 | Turns 50 this season |
| Jennifer Pedranti | 49 | Season 17 | 4 | Engaged to Ryan |
| Carmella Garcia | 44 | Season 20 | 1 | New housewife; realtor and developer, mom of four |
Vicki’s return was announced at BravoCon on November 14, 2025. Carmella Garcia, born Carmella DeCesare, was Playboy’s 2004 Playmate of the Year and now works as a realtor.
RHOC cast ages
Ages are as of October 28, 2026, worked out from each housewife’s published birth date. Vicki Gunvalson is the oldest of the current cast at 64, and Carmella Garcia is the youngest at 44. No reliable source gives Gina Kirschenheiter’s birth date, so her age is listed as not confirmed rather than guessed.
| Housewife | Born | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Vicki Gunvalson | March 27, 1962 | 64 |
| Shannon Beador | March 24, 1964 | 62 |
| Tamra Judge | September 2, 1967 | 59 |
| Heather Dubrow | January 5, 1969 | 57 |
| Emily Simpson | January 1976 | 50 |
| Jennifer Pedranti | July 7, 1977 (reported) | 49 |
| Carmella Garcia | July 1, 1982 | 44 |
| Gina Kirschenheiter | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Emily Simpson’s exact birthday is not public; Bravo says she turns 50 during Season 20. Jennifer Pedranti’s birth date was reported by HollywoodLife in 2023 and has not been confirmed by Bravo.
Ages of former RHOC housewives
| Former housewife | Born | Age | Main seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeana Keough | September 18, 1955 | 71 | 1 to 5 |
| Alexis Bellino | January 19, 1977 | 49 | 5 to 8 |
| Gretchen Rossi | October 30, 1978 | 47 | 4 to 8 |
| Lydia McLaughlin | March 10, 1981 | 45 | 8, 12 |
| Meghan King | September 26, 1984 | 42 | 10 to 12 |
Every RHOC housewife by season
This table lists all 28 women who have held a main cast spot, in the order they joined. “Friend” means a season as a “friend of the housewives”, a smaller recurring role.
| Housewife | Main cast seasons | Total | Friend seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Bryant | 1 | 1 | |
| Jo De La Rosa | 1 to 2 | 2 | |
| Vicki Gunvalson | 1 to 13, 20 | 14 | 14 |
| Jeana Keough | 1 to 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Lauri Peterson | 1 to 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Tammy Knickerbocker | 2 to 3 | 2 | |
| Quinn Fry | 3 | 1 | |
| Tamra Judge | 3 to 14, 17 to 20 | 16 | |
| Lynne Curtin | 4 to 5 | 2 | |
| Gretchen Rossi | 4 to 8 | 5 | 19 |
| Alexis Bellino | 5 to 8 | 4 | 18 |
| Peggy Tanous | 6 | 1 | |
| Heather Dubrow | 7 to 11, 16 to 20 | 10 | |
| Lydia McLaughlin | 8, 12 | 2 | |
| Lizzie Rovsek | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Shannon Beador | 9 to 20 | 12 | |
| Meghan King | 10 to 12 | 3 | |
| Kelly Dodd | 11 to 15 | 5 | |
| Peggy Sulahian | 12 | 1 | |
| Gina Kirschenheiter | 13 to 20 | 8 | |
| Emily Simpson | 13 to 20 | 8 | |
| Braunwyn Windham-Burke | 14 to 15 | 2 | |
| Elizabeth Lyn Vargas | 15 | 1 | |
| Jen Armstrong | 16 | 1 | |
| Noella Bergener | 16 | 1 | |
| Jennifer Pedranti | 17 to 20 | 4 | |
| Katie Ginella | 18 to 19 | 2 | |
| Carmella Garcia | 20 | 1 |
Who has been on RHOC the longest?
Tamra Judge has spent the most seasons as a main cast member, 16 in total. Vicki Gunvalson is next with 14. She was a main cast member for the first 13 seasons, became a friend of the housewives in Season 14, and came back full time for Season 20.
- Tamra Judge: 16 seasons (3 to 14, 17 to 20)
- Vicki Gunvalson: 14 seasons (1 to 13, 20)
- Shannon Beador: 12 seasons (9 to 20)
- Heather Dubrow: 10 seasons (7 to 11, 16 to 20)
- Gina Kirschenheiter: 8 seasons (13 to 20)
- Emily Simpson: 8 seasons (13 to 20)
The original RHOC cast
The first season premiered on March 21, 2006, with five housewives: Kimberly Bryant, Jo De La Rosa, Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough and Lauri Peterson (then Lauri Waring). Bryant left after one season and De La Rosa after two. Of the five, only Vicki is still a main cast member, though Bryant, Keough, Peterson and De La Rosa all make guest appearances in Season 20.
For more on individual housewives, read our profiles of Heather Dubrow and Katie Ginella, or browse all reality star biographies.
FAQs
Who is in the RHOC Season 20 cast?
The Season 20 housewives are Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti and new housewife Carmella Garcia. The season premiered on Bravo on July 9, 2026.
Who is the new housewife on RHOC?
Carmella Garcia joined in Season 20. Bravo describes her as a realtor and developer and a mom of four. Born Carmella DeCesare, she was Playboy’s 2004 Playmate of the Year.
Who has been on RHOC the longest?
Tamra Judge has the most seasons as a main cast member, with 16: Seasons 3 to 14 and 17 to 20. Vicki Gunvalson has 14, including the show’s first 13 seasons.
Who is the oldest housewife on RHOC right now?
Vicki Gunvalson, born March 27, 1962, is the oldest member of the Season 20 cast at 64.
Is Katie Ginella on RHOC Season 20?
No. Katie Ginella was a main cast member in Seasons 18 and 19 and is the only regular from Season 19 who did not return for Season 20.
How many seasons of RHOC are there?
There are 20 seasons. The first premiered on March 21, 2006, and Season 20 premiered on July 9, 2026.
Sources: Bravo, RHOC Season 20 cast bios; Wikipedia, The Real Housewives of Orange County (season-by-season cast table) and the individual Wikipedia biographies for birth dates. Checked October 28, 2026.
Photo: Lynne Curtin, Tamra Judge (then Barney), Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough and Gretchen Rossi at the Virgin America Orange County launch, April 2009. Gina Hughes / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). Source.
