<P> In April 2017 , the series was officially renewed for its twelfth season . Prior to , Dubrow announced her departure from the franchise , after five seasons . In May 2017 , it was announced that Dodd and McLaughlin , the latter of whom only appeared during the eighth season , would appear in the series ' twelfth season . In June 2017 , it was announced Gunvalson , Beador , King Edmonds , Judge , would all return , alongside new housewife Peggy Sulahian , with former housewives Keough , Rossi , Tanous , and Rovsek making guest appearances . It premiered on July 10 , 2017 . </P>
<P> In April 2017 , the series was officially renewed for its twelfth season . Prior to , Dubrow announced her departure from the franchise , after five seasons . In May 2017 , it was announced that Dodd and McLaughlin , the latter of whom only appeared during the eighth season , would appear in the series ' twelfth season . In June 2017 , it was announced Gunvalson , Beador , King Edmonds , Judge , would all return , alongside new housewife Peggy Sulahian , with former housewives Keough , Rossi , Tanous , and Rovsek making guest appearances . It premiered on July 10 , 2017 . </P>
when do real housewives of orange county start
when do real housewives of orange county start
July 10 , 2017
July 10 , 2017