Dawn Ward Reveals Why Lauren Simon Is Not Returning To The Real Housewives Of Cheshire!

Dawn Ward is revealing the real reason why Lauren Simon is not returning to The Real Housewives of Cheshire for the show's upcoming ninth season. “Lauren has some personal stuff going on,” she told the Manchester Evening News.

She continued: “Lauren's an amazing person, I am missing her to bits. I speak to her daily but she has other commitments at the minute that she needs to concentrate on.”

She added: “She will be sadly missed, but I am sure we haven't seen the last of Lauren.”

Returning are Dawn Ward, Ester Dohnalová, Hanna Miraftab, Rachel Lugo, Perla Navia, Seema Malhotra and Tanya Bardsley. Also joining the ladies will be Christine McGuinness, who is appearing a "guest" for a third season.

Lauren Simon joined the series as one of the original six cast members when the ITVBe reality show launched back in 2014. Simon has appeared for eight seasons. During her time on the show, Lauren documented her divorce drama from ex Paul Simon. The fiery redhead also launched a perfume line called Lauren Stone.

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