Who's Demoted and Who's Returning?

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 like.

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 probably 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 getting back from season 16, nonetheless Gina has [rumored] to be demoted to a ‘pal’ 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 ‘pal of’ for season 17.”

The report then shared that former housewife Alexis Bellino is “in contract negotiations,” and he or she is predicted rejoin the present as a pal if she decides to return.

“Prone 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 instructed, in a remark, that Bravo has informed the solid to “convey it” to season 17. In any other case, they defined, the present may very well be break 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 “pal” on season 17.

“I’m excited to be again on Housewives as a pal of the women. Orange County has been my house 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 fulfill the remainder of the ladies and get going,” she stated, 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 effectively, writing, through Feedback by Bravo on Instagram, “Congratulations [Taylor Armstrong] I’m so blissful for you! Go OG!!”

And in a publish 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 Buddy,” 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 Buddy 🍊 https://t.co/9Pu2uawox7

— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) August 1, 2022