Following the information of Taylor Armstrong‘s addition to The Actual Housewives of Orange County solid, followers are studying extra about what season 17 might appear to be.
After The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills alum was confirmed as part of the brand new season’s solid, a report revealed that one of many season 16 girls will doubtless be demoted forward of season 17 as a few former housewives return to the present for its new episodes.
“Heather Dubrow, Shannon Beador, Emily Simpson, and Gina Kirschenheiter are all coming back from season 16, nevertheless Gina has [rumored] to be demoted to a ‘buddy’ for the upcoming season,” the Actual Housewives Franchise on Instagram revealed. “Tamra Decide is making her flip as a full-time housewife, and Taylor Armstrong will likely be featured as a ‘buddy of’ for season 17.”
The report then shared that former housewife Alexis Bellino is “in contract negotiations,” and she or he is predicted rejoin the present as a buddy if she decides to return.
“More likely to be [one] (perhaps [two]) new housewives, and Vicki Gunvalson might make visitor appearances, as Tamra has acknowledged that she will likely be inviting Vicki to occasions filmed all through the season,” the report continued.
The report additionally prompt, in a remark, that Bravo has advised the solid to “deliver it” to season 17. In any other case, they defined, the present may very well be cut up into two exhibits. This would come with an RHOC: Legacy sequence, identical to The Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis was given after its lackluster thirteenth season.
In a press release of her personal, Taylor confirmed she’ll be starring as a “buddy” on season 17.
“I’m excited to be again on Housewives as a buddy of the women. Orange County has been my dwelling for the final seven years. I not too long ago bonded with Tamra on RHUGT, and have met Shannon and Heather. I can’t wait to satisfy the remainder of the ladies and get going,” she mentioned, through The Actual Housewives Zone on Instagram.
Following the information of Taylor’s addition to the RHOC solid, her former RHOBH co-star, Kyle Richards, reacted to her Bravo return in an Instagram Story.
“Woohoo!!!! Congrats [Taylor Armstrong],” Kyle wrote.
Camille Grammer reacted as nicely, writing, through Feedback by Bravo on Instagram, “Congratulations [Taylor Armstrong] I’m so blissful for you! Go OG!!”
And in a submit on Twitter, after breaking the information of Taylor’s return early on Monday, PEOPLE reporter Dave Quinn additional clarified her function.
“And I can make clear, for these asking, that Taylor Armstrong will likely be becoming a member of [RHOC] subsequent season as a Good friend,” he tweeted on August 1.
And I can make clear, for these asking, that Taylor Armstrong will likely be becoming a member of #RHOC subsequent season as a Good friend 🍊 https://t.co/9Pu2uawox7
— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) August 1, 2022
No phrase but on when The Actual Housewives of Orange County will return to Bravo.