Of course, it's always best to wait till we get an official statement from Bravo on these matters. Then too, I don't think letting Gretchen (tho it'll be nice to know that we'll never see Slade Smiley's mug again...on RHOC anyway) and Alexis go was a good idea:
Can these ladies handle the heat? Real Housewives of Orange County had a typically major shakeup following season 8, with longtime castmembers Alexis Bellino and Gretchen Rossi leaving the cast, alongside with first-season newbie Lydia McLaughlin. Filling their high-heeled shoes? Elizabeth Rovsek and Shannon Beador, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm. The twosome will join returning women Vicki Gunvalson (the Bravo smash's only original star), Tamra Barney and Heather Dubrow. Bravo has no comment on the casting news.
In her early thirties, Rovsek (who goes by "Lizzie") has a background tailor-made for the Housewives universe. The former model was crowned Miss Kentucky USA back in 2002, and wed OC real estate executive Christian Rovsek in September 2009. She parlayed her Fashion Design and Merchandising Degree into her own business: Sun Kitten Swimwear by Lizzie, which creates "high-end, special occasion designer swimsuits" featuring jewel embellishments, according to the company website. She and Christian share sons Preston and Kingston.
One enticing clue about her new reality gig? Rovsek recently tweeted at Joyce Giraud -- another former beauty queen and one of the newcomers on the current season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. "You are so beautiful! Inside & out!!" Rovsek gushed Dec. 10.
Shannon Beador -- whose casting has been rumored by fan blogs for weeks -- also seems to fit the Housewives mold. Reportedly 49, the California native and construction mogul husband David Beador have three kids, and live in a massive home in Newport Beach's Bonita Canyon neighborhood. In a recently posted Twitter photo, Beador posed with Tamra Barney.
Although season nine has not officially been announced, RHOC is expected to return next year.
Ahhhh...No wonder Skamra is so desperate to be able to film with at least one of her kids with Simon. Jealousy rears its hateful, ugly head once again with her. All of her other OC cast have kids (or in Vicki's case, both kids and grandkid) who are free to appear on the show in a happy family setting. Skamra is the only one who, due to her own crappy behavior, initially agreed to keep her embarrassed kids off the show. Sorry Mrs.Bully, looks like the judge won't let you film that family Christmas scene this year. HOE HOE HOE!
ReplyDeleteGood bye Slade Slimy.
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Hope these Ladies have the stomach and a GF reflex to tough it out in the OC.
Heather & Terry are the best part of the RHOOC..
There, I said it..
Gag reflex. I mean.
DeleteI only watch this installment oyt of respect Because I love The franchise & OC Can be a drag even tho I think last season was one of its best Alexis really shined. Alexis was a keeper, moving on I love Vicky lol. Looking foward To The new season I hope at least one of The girls are athentic via Carlton, Porsha, & Etc. The new woman are always a hit or miss. I Can't wait for The franchise To close OC season 10 & start In a new city or place like "The Real Housewives Of New Orleans" Or "The Real Housewives Of Houston"
ReplyDeleteDamn, I will miss those "Jesus Jugs"
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