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Katie Ginella Let Go From ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ Ahead of Season 20

Katie Ginella, the first Asian American on RHOC, leaves after two seasons amid cast tensions and controversy over a racially insensitive video by co-stars.

  • On Friday, January 9, Katie Ginella announced via Instagram that after two seasons on RHOC, the network has decided to move forward with Season 20 without her.
  • Bravo opted not to bring Katie Ginella back after Season 19 amid tensions, missed episodes, and a failed lie-detector question about leaking storylines.
  • The season's controversies included Ginella calling out a racially insensitive video by Gretchen Rossi and Jennifer Pedranti, while she made history as RHOC's first Asian American star.
  • Ginella explained her exit by saying, 'Representation matters,' and received support from Tamra Judge and Matt Ginella, who expressed love and encouragement.
  • Bravo has yet to confirm Season 20 casting beyond Vicki Gunvalson's return, leaving Katie Ginella's departure amid an uncertain lineup and broader questions about representation.
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Katie Ginella Let Go From ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ Ahead of Season 20

Ginella explained on Instagram why getting cut by Bravo was ‘not entirely surprising.’

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Deadline broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
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