Vicki Gunvalson Brings Back Six Iconic RHOC Alumni for the Season 20 Finale at Coto de Caza: Inside the Historic Reunion

The original powerhouse of reality television is going straight back to where the franchise began. In the landmark season 20 finale of The Real Housewives of Orange County, original star Vicki Gunvalson gathers a powerhouse lineup of former cast members at the historic Coto de Caza Country Club to celebrate the long-running show’s milestone history.

The gathering pulls multiple eras of the Southern California franchise back into the frame. Joining Gunvalson for the event are past stars Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, Peggy Tanous, Lizzie Rovsek, Jeana Keough, Lynne Curtin, and original cast member Jo De La Rosa.

Returning to Coto de Caza: How the Milestone Celebration Unfolds

The finale event takes the ensemble back to the gated enclave where the series debuted back in 2006. Walking into the venue wearing coordinated sky outfits, the alumni instantly lean into the nostalgia of the show’s formative runs.

The arrivals immediately spark a reel of memorable franchise flashbacks, highlighting feuds, romances, and personal ventures that defined early seasons of RHOC.

Past cast members reunite for the 20-year celebration on The Real Housewives of Orange County.

Among the highlighted moments revisited during the gathering:

• Peggy Tanous reflects on her candid admission regarding past romantic ties to Alexis Bellino’s former husband.
• Lizzie Rovsek revisits her memorable confrontation with Tamra Judge at a cast dinner.
• Lynne Curtin reconnects over her signature cuff jewelry line, with Tanous arriving wearing one of Curtin’s original pieces.
• Jo De La Rosa reflects on the surreal feeling of returning to the community where her reality TV journey originated.

“Having all these dynamic women — you’re either gonna love each other or you’re gonna hate each other.” — Peggy Tanous

Franchise Alumni and Key Season Highlights

The finale gathering bridges the earliest years of the series with its later development, creating a side-by-side contrast between foundational cast members and mid-series standouts.

The Current Cast Reacts: Nostalgia and Unfinished Business

Current cast member Gina Kirschenheiter confirmed that returning to the franchise’s geographic roots carried emotional weight for the entire group, particularly for Gunvalson, 64.

Jeana Keough, Lauri Waring, Jo De La Rosa, Kimberly Bryant, and Vicki Gunvalson from The Real Housewives of Orange County.

“I think it meant a lot to Vicki. She is the OG of the OC.” — Gina Kirschenheiter

Kirschenheiter, 42, also noted that while the gathering looks back fondly on two decades of television history, it does not shy away from unresolved conflict. Rather than resolving every past grudge, the gathering sets up fresh tension among the group.

Viewers can catch the full milestone event during the season 20 finale of The Real Housewives of Orange County on Bravo at 8 p.m. ET, with streaming availability following the next day on Peacock.

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