The Real Housewives of Orange County season 12 explained

Season Number:12
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Num Episodes:21
Network:Bravo
Episode List:List of The Real Housewives of Orange County episodes

The twelfth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, is broadcast on Bravo. It aired from July 10, 2017, until November 27, 2017 and is primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

The twelfth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County focuses on the lives of Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Lydia McLaughlin, Shannon Storms Beador, Meghan King Edmonds, Kelly Dodd and Peggy Sulahian.

This season marked the final regular appearances of Lydia McLaughlin, who departed a second time and Meghan King Edmonds. It also marked the only regular appearance of Peggy Sulahian.

Production and crew

In April 2017, the series was officially renewed for its twelfth season.[1] Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen are recognized as the series' executive producers; it is produced and distributed by Evolution Media.[2]

Cast and synopsis

In January 2017, Heather Dubrow announced her departure from the series, after five seasons.[3] [4] In May 2017, it was announced former housewife Lydia McLaughlin would return.[5] In June 2017, it was announced Gunvalson, Judge, Beador, King Edmonds and Dodd would return, alongside new housewife Peggy Sulahian.[6] Former housewives Gretchen Rossi, Lizzie Rovsek and Jeana Keough made guest appearances.[7] [8]

Episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bravo Renews Five 'Real Housewives' Series, 'Vanderpump Rules,' 12 More Shows. Variety. Joe. Otterson. April 27, 2017. June 5, 2017.
  2. Web site: The Real Housewives of Orange County. The Futon Critic. June 5, 2017.
  3. Web site: Vena. Jocelyn. One of the Real Housewives of Orange County Confirms She Won't Return. Bravo. January 28, 2017. June 5, 2017.
  4. News: Corinthios. Aurele. Heather Dubrow Leaving The Real Housewives of Orange County After 5 Seasons. January 27, 2017. People. Time Inc.. January 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170127144209/http://people.com/tv/real-housewives-orange-county-heather-dubrow-leaving/. January 27, 2017. United States.
  5. Web site: Find Out Who's Returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County This Summer. Bravo. NBC Universal. May 23, 2017. June 5, 2017.
  6. Web site: Bravo's 100th Housewife Makes Her Debut in Real Housewives of Orange County Season 12 Trailer. People. Dave. Quinn. June 5, 2017. June 5, 2017.
  7. Web site: 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' Season 12 Trailer: New and Old Faces Bring the Fun and Fights -- Watch!. Entertainment Tonight. Brice. Sander. June 5, 2017. June 6, 2017.
  8. Web site: The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Son of a Gun. Vulture.com. Brian. Moylan. September 11, 2017. September 26, 2017.