Could Katie Ginella Return to RHOC for Season 20 Despite Her “Issues” With Cast? Insider Speaks Out
Katie Ginella caused a stir during the 19th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County when she claimed Gretchen Rossi had told her that she was drugged and hospitalized after her “naked wasted” encounter with Tamra Judge amid season four — and then failed a lie detector test in regard to the allegation. But could she still be brought back to the show for its upcoming 20th season?
While Katie, 41, is on the outs with the majority of the cast, aside from Tamra, 58, a new report claims there is a scenario in which she could return.
“With all of the drama on season 19 of RHOC, people are starting to wonder what Season 20 would look like,” a source told OK! Magazine on September 3. “[And there are] two ways Bravo can go about things.”
According to the report, not only are new cast members being considered, but there is also a chance that fans could be reunited with the “OG of the OC,” Vicki Gunvalson, 63, for the series’ milestone season.
“They could bring Vicki Gunvalson back, who Katie gets along with, and Tamra has said deserves a spot on the show,” they continued. “And then they could possibly add one more of Katie’s friends to the mix.”
If Katie, who has a “huge, loud fanbase online,” is brought back, said the source, it “would make sense for Heather Dubrow to stay … [and] add some new people to the mix.”
But there’s also a possibility that Bravo could fire Katie “due to her issues with the cast.”
“The problem is… they’d then have to start turning on each other again… and, as it stands, they made a storyline out of turning on Katie so that wouldn’t really make much sense that they suddenly turned on each other,” the source explained. “It’s unknown what direction Bravo will end up going in at this point in time as the reunion hasn’t been filmed yet and that will play a big role, but it will sure be interesting to see what ends up happening for Season 20.”
An insider previously told the outlet that Katie was taken out of the mix for “a bit” after the lie detector episode.
“Bravo felt that all of the women were coming for her and decided to remove her from the mix for a bit,” the source shared. “It was clear all of the women had planned to band together to take Katie down and they ended up refusing to film with her.”
“Fans of Katie’s can stay tuned, though, as this is not the end of her story on TV,” they added.
The Real Housewives of Orange County season 19 airs Thursdays at 8/7c on Bravo.
“The One He Can’t Forget”: Craig Conover ADMITS Naomie Was the Best Girlfriend of His Life, Reveals Chaotic Breakup With Paige Taught Him Heartbreaking Lessons, and Confesses He Longs for a Second Chance to Make Things
Craig Conover can’t stop thinking about Naomie. While fans have watched his whirlwind romance with Paige unfold on Southern Charm, Craig admits that the relationship that left the deepest mark on his heart was the one that didn’t make it to the reunion cameras: his time with Naomie.
“Naomie was the best girlfriend I ever had,” Craig confessed, his voice tinged with both longing and regret. “Everything about her was real — the way she made me laugh, the way she challenged me, the way she saw me for who I am. Losing that was devastating, but I’ve learned so much from it.”
Lessons From a Chaotic Breakup
Craig says the breakup with Paige forced him to confront parts of himself he had been avoiding. “It was messy,” he admitted. “I made mistakes, I said things I regret, and watching someone I cared about feel hurt… it broke me. But it also taught me what I truly value in a partner and what I’m willing to fight for if given the chance.”
Friends close to Craig say the past few months have been filled with reflection, late-night phone calls, and moments of silent heartbreak. “He’s been revisiting old memories with Naomie, thinking about what went wrong and what he would do differently,” an insider revealed. “He’s honest about wanting a second chance, but he knows he has to approach it carefully.”
A Longing for Second Chances
Craig admits he’s haunted by what could have been. “Sometimes I catch myself wishing I could rewind, just to show her that I can do better,” he said softly. “I don’t want to just say I’m sorry — I want to prove that I’ve grown, that I’m ready to be the man she deserves. Naomie was special, and I haven’t stopped thinking about her since.”
Heartfelt Confession
While reality TV fans have seen him navigating love and heartbreak in the public eye, Craig says this one is different. “This isn’t about drama or headlines,” he confessed. “This is about the kind of love that leaves a permanent mark. And if there’s a chance to rebuild that with Naomie, I’ll take it — even if it means confronting my own fears and mistakes head-on.”
For Craig, the lesson is clear: love isn’t always neat, it isn’t always convenient, but it’s worth fighting for. And for Naomie, he hopes that one day, she might see that the man he is now is ready to be the one she can never forget.
