Overview
- Katie Ginella announced on Instagram that Bravo will proceed with Season 20 of The Real Housewives of Orange County without her after two seasons.
- She thanked supporters and said her story continues off the show, noting that representation matters and that she aimed to show up authentically.
- Ginella, the franchise’s first Asian American Orange County cast member, joined in Season 18 in 2024.
- Her tenure included clashes with Emily Simpson, a Season 19 lie detector segment about alleged leaks that she failed, and a subsequent break from filming with only brief appearances.
- Reactions to her post included supportive comments from co-star Tamra Judge and from her husband, Matt Ginella.