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Emily Simpson is assured that The Actual Housewives of Orange County is about to ship its most charming season but. As season 19 approaches, the longtime forged member teases a mixture of outdated rivalries reigniting, new drama rising, and heartfelt moments that set this season aside from all the remainder.
“I feel this would be the greatest season of RHOC thus far,” Simpson informed E! Information. “Final season was wonderful, everybody beloved it. The season earlier than, clearly, we’ve got a fantastic forged. We’ve got the dynamics within the relationships. We’ve got actual friendships.”
Among the many standout storylines is Simpson’s headline-making battle with newcomer Katie Ginella. And whereas some viewers may be hoping for just a few nostalgic clashes with former Housewife Alexis Bellino, Simpson clarified, “I totally take pleasure in that. That’s an excellent time,” although she admitted she doesn’t truly miss Bellino as a castmate.
In fact, no Housewives season can be full with out a little tongue-in-cheek humor. In a viral second, Simpson and castmate Gina Kirschenheiter recreated the Dubrows’ paparazzi-style pictures following divorce rumors. Simpson assured viewers it wasn’t meant to offend: “Heather is aware of it was in good enjoyable, and we weren’t mocking their relationship. I respect their relationship.”
However this season dives deeper than snarky reenactments and wine-fueled arguments. Simpson opened up a couple of deeply private household wrestle that unfolded throughout filming—one involving her younger son, Luke.
“It simply began taking place in actual time whereas I used to be filming, and I struggled rather a lot with it,” she revealed. “Shane struggled. He struggled. My different youngsters struggled. Now I’m coping with the aftermath of getting to focus a lot on Luke… it’s been actually tough.”
Simpson additionally weighed in on fellow Housewife Shannon Beador’s quest for love, referencing Beador’s look on Bravo’s Love Lodge. “I feel Shannon deserves a person, and I’d love for her to seek out somebody that treats her the best way she ought to be handled,” Simpson mentioned. “She simply has to [change] what she’s searching for as a result of I don’t assume it’s working. I imply, clearly.”
And when requested about her shut bond with Gina Kirschenheiter, Simpson had a easy rationalization: authenticity. “We aren’t from Orange County… we’re simply who we’re and that by no means modified—and I feel that works for us.”
Season 19 of The Actual Housewives of Orange County premieres Thursday, July 10, at 9/8c on Bravo. Whether or not you’re right here for the drama, the friendship, or the heartfelt moments, it’s clear this season just isn’t one to overlook.
