The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s nostalgic Season 20 finale was a walk down memory lane that culminated with some friendships being repaired, other relationships ending “for good,” and, of course, lots of Sky tops.
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Before closing the books on a milestone season, the “OG of the OC,” Vicki Gunvalson, assembled her castmates — including Shannon Storms Beador, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti, and Carmella Garcia — along with several RHOC alums, to celebrate the franchise’s “incredible” 20th anniversary where it all began: Coto de Caza.
“Looking out at everybody wearing a Sky top, I have a lot of memories. It’s like a diary of your life,” an “emotional” Vicki remarked in a confessional. “This is much more than a TV show. This is my life, and I’m really proud to be part of it. And I don’t take it for granted.”
Read on to find out how the ladies ended RHOC Season 20 and get exclusive updates on what the cast has been up to since filming wrapped.
Vicki Gunvalson’s life after RHOC Season 20
According to Vicki’s post-filming update, she still “isn’t sure” if boyfriend Michael Smith “will drop down on one knee to give her a ring.” Her end card continued, “She recently had a full knee replacement and is getting back on her feet.”
Though Vicki agreed to disagree and peacefully co-exist with newbie Carmella during RHOC‘s supersized finale, a friendship never blossomed between the two after Season 20. As Vicki revealed on The Real Housewives of Orange County After Show for Episode 17, “I don’t want to cause animosity with her, but she’s not my kind of people.”
Vicki added that she didn’t know if she’d “ever see her again,” but should she run into Carmella around the OC, she would simply “say hi and keep walking.”
Shannon Storms Beador’s life after RHOC Season 20
Shannon’s Season 20 end card stated that, “despite opening herself up to dating,” she is still single and looking for a new man today. Regarding her current status with the group, the update also hinted that “friends have swooped in” to help Shannon find love, “except Tamra.”
As seen in RHOC‘s Oct. 29 episode, Shannon had also grappled with the difficult decision on pursuing treatment amid her beloved dog Archie’s brain cancer diagnosis. In a May Instagram post, Shannon announced that “Archie passed away,” writing, in part, “The girls and I are heartbroken. For the last 10 years, Archie wasn’t just my dog — he was my constant comfort, protector, best friend and truly the real “man” in my life.”
Tamra Judge’s life after RHOC Season 20
Though Tamra is now officially an empty nester, her end card revealed that she “recently adopted a new puppy.” She previously introduced the “sweet” dog named Capri via Instagram in August, writing, “So excited to welcome our newest family member!”
Tamra’s marriage to Eddie Judge, meanwhile, is still going strong. When host Andy Cohen asked in the RHOC Season 20 reunion trailer if she is “keeping it hot” with her husband of 13 years, she replied, “I am. We’re going through a wet spell.”
As for her friendships with the other ladies, Tamra revealed on the RHOC After Show that she talks to Heather the most and is also in touch with Carmella, whom she noted “reaches out once in a while.”
Heather Dubrow’s life after RHOC Season 20
While Heather and her mom, Carole, “continue to unpack their relationship,” she still “plans to compartmentalize her friends,” per her post-filming update. More specifically, Heather shared on the RHOC After Show that she and Carmella “haven’t spoken” since the Season 20 premiere party.
“I really did feel like Carmella and I were forming a deeper friendship, and I was really excited about it,” Heather said. “After Japan, [I] hadn’t heard from her. I don’t know if the onus was on me to reach out to her, but we had texted, I think, the day before. So, I was a little surprised, and maybe that’s, like, I don’t know, selfish of me to think she would’ve texted me.”
Noting that she’d sent Carmella’s kids some special Easter treats in April, the mother of four continued, “I feel like I have made an effort to continue our friendship, but I feel a little ghosted by her. … I don’t wanna be the one that’s always having to reach out and make the plans.”
Gina Kirschenheiter’s life after RHOC Season 20
Gina and fiancé Travis Mullen “continue to pour everything into” their real estate business, but they have yet to set a wedding date. In the meantime, they’re “drafting a prenup,” according to her finale end card.
Despite some friction with Heather during Season 20, Gina updated viewers in an August interview with Bravo Insider that they were already back on good terms.
“Heather got herself into a few sticky situations — with me she did,” Gina exclusively recalled. “I always get into a fight with her every year. But we have a true relationship, so we always work it out.”
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Emily Simpson’s life after RHOC Season 20
Emily and Heather, meanwhile, “have barely spoken since filming ended,” per the former’s post-finale update.
Despite the recent ups and downs in Emily and Shane’s marriage, their relationship, on the other hand, is “going strong” today. Her end card attributed that fact to “the help of a therapist and more frequent steak dinners.”
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Jennifer Pedranti’s life after RHOC Season 20
“Jenn has recorded a dozen more SXYFT videos, and plans to launch her own platform in October,” her RHOC end card stated. As of Oct. 24, Jenn shared an update on her new fitness business venture with her Instagram followers, noting that SXYFT is “coming soon.”
Jenn and fiancé Ryan Boyajian, meanwhile, have “finally circled a wedding date,” with her update revealing that the nuptials “will be a tropical event.” She previously told Bravo Insider that her and Ryan’s wedding will take place on a boat in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in April 2027.
“We just decided it’s right before the kids’ spring break next year, so that’s the best opportunity I have,” Jenn said, referring to her and Ryan’s combined seven children. “It’s the beginning of April. Family’s all on board.”
Carmella Garcia’s life after RHOC Season 20
Post-filming, Carmella and boyfriend Danny Hampel broke up, “this time, for good,” according to her end card. “With Presley now away at college, Carmella’s home got a little smaller,” the update further stated, referring to one of her four kids with retired NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia. She also “continues to invest in new property development.”
In separate RHOC After Show clips, Carmella broke down her post-filming friendships (or lack thereof) with Vicki and Heather. According to the Season 20 newcomer, Vicki blocked her on social media, and needless to say, they “have not reconciled.” As she concluded, “Vicki is just not my type of woman.”
As for Heather, Carmella confirmed that they’d “not really” spoken lately, due to busy schedules and her castmate living “so far” away. Even so, she referred to Heather sending her son, who has a “severe egg allergy,” Easter donuts from her friend’s “allergy-friendly bakery” as a “very generous, kind thing” that “meant a lot” to her.
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