New ‘RHOC’ Season 17 Casting Rumors Emerge: Find Out Who’s In And Who’s Out!

New casting rumors have emerged about the potential casting for the upcoming seventeenth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County.

According to multiple sources via Radar Online, Vicki Gunvalson was not asked back while Tamra Judge and Alexis Bellino are in talks with producers about rejoining the popular reality series.

The outlet also reveals that Heather Dubrow and Shannon Beador are the only confirmed cast members to return to the series as Dr. Jen Armstrong is allegedly out and Noella Bergener has been demoted to a 'friend.' Insiders reveal that Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson's roles are unknown but "there's a good chance they've been demoted too."

The outlet reports the following: Tamra has already made up her mind that she's returning to the franchise. We've learned that Alexis, who was fired after season 8, has also been approached about joining the RHOC cast, but hasn't signed a contract. Vicki was not asked back.

As for which housewives made the cut for season 17, this outlet is told they will find out their fate soon — as in possibly today. However, RadarOnline.com already has the inside scoop.

Our RHOC spies tell us that Jen Armstrong won't be back, Noella Bergener has been demoted, and Shannon Beador and Heather "Fancy Pants" Dubrow are returning as full-time housewives.

When it comes to besties Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson, RadarOnline.com is told there's a good chance they've been demoted too.

Most recently, Vicki revealed during an interview with Entertainment Tonight that she has talked to Andy Cohen about her returning to the series. 

"I talked to Andy, yesterday, about coming back. Just an FYI," Gunvalson told her bestie Judge and Entertainment Tonight correspondent Brice Sander while promoting Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club.

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