Former 'Real Housewives of Orange County' Star Jo De La Rosa Makes a Comeback After 17 Years
Iconic original cast member of 'Real Housewives of Orange County', Jo De La Rosa, returns to filming for a special reunion event, marking her comeback after nearly two decades
Real Housewives of Orange Countys Jo De La Rosa Returns to Film 17 Years After Leaving Show
Jo De La Rosa Courtesy of Jo De La Rosa/Instagram
It looks like a familiar face from the original cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County might be making a comeback for a special guest appearance.
Tamra Judge appeared to confirm that Jo De La Rosa was present during the filming of the season 18 finale on Thursday, April 18.
Season 18 has come to an end! Judge, 56, shared on Instagram on Friday, April 19, along with a selfie with a special guest. "Jo's back in the mix," she wrote.
De La Rosa, 43, commented, "So much fun last night! It was just like riding a bike like you said."
When RHOC first premiered in March 2006, De La Rosa was one of the original cast members who shared her life on Bravo. Cameras followed her journey with Slade Smiley in the first two seasons. After their breakup, De La Rosa left the show as a regular cast member in 2007. (Fans will remember that Smiley continued on the show and dated Gretchen Rossi).
After wrapping up filming for Season 18, De La Rosa and Judge celebrated with a dinner alongside fellow costars Heather Dubrow and Alexis Bellino at a secret location. Shannon Beador, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, and newly engaged Jennifer Pedranti are also set to be part of the upcoming season.
Real Housewives of Orange Countys Jo De La Rosa Returns to Film 17 Years After Leaving Show
Tamra Judge and Jo De La Rosa Courtesy of Jo De La Rosa/Instagram
Judge recently hinted that the upcoming episodes of the show will be truly amazing. She mentioned in a podcast that this season is unlike any other she has filmed before. The filming process has been so intense that they could have wrapped up a full season a month ago. Even after a cast trip, they were ready to be done with filming. Judge expressed how satisfied she feels with the outcome of the new season.
Judge mentioned that he is unsure if any Housewives franchise, including theirs, can surpass the current season in terms of drama.
As fans eagerly anticipate De La Rosa's return, they should also be ready to see some familiar faces in season 18. In March, Judge was spotted filming with Jeana Keough and Tammy Knickerbocker, hinting at a possible reunion on the show.
"We're all about nostalgic moments!" Judge shared on Instagram, reminiscing about a memorable scene from season 6 where there was no red wine or throwing of papers.
You can catch The Real Housewives of Orange County on Peacock right now. And get ready for season 18, expected to debut later this year on Bravo.
Editor's P/S:
The return of Jo De La Rosa to The Real Housewives of Orange County for a guest appearance has sparked excitement among fans. De La Rosa, an original cast member, left the show as a regular in 2007 after her breakup with Slade Smiley. Her reappearance hints at a potential reunion with other former cast members, including Jeana Keough and Tammy Knickerbocker. With the promise of intense drama and nostalgic moments, season 18 is shaping up to be an unforgettable one for RHOC enthusiasts.
The article also highlights the camaraderie among the cast. Tamra Judge, who confirmed De La Rosa's presence at the season 18 finale filming, expressed her excitement and satisfaction with the new season. The cast's enthusiasm and the anticipation of fans suggest that RHOC is poised to deliver a captivating and memorable installment.
