Like all the other series in the Real Housewives franchise, The Real Housewives Of Orange County is all about big moments, juicy quotes, and friendships that change all the time. The reality show features drama-filled storylines that fans love to talk about, and many of these big moments involve secrets that the cast members have kept.
These women live fabulous lives, and maintaining those lives often means keeping up appearances and preventing delicate personal details from becoming public. But since the RHOC cast members have known each other so well for so many years, their secrets are rarely safe. Many surprising revelations have come out over the show's 15-season history.
10 Vicki's Partner Brooks Didn't Have Cancer
In season 10 of RHOC, Brooks said that he was getting treatment for cancer, and Vicki supported him throughout the process. Meghan didn't think that the illness seemed real, and a psychic was even consulted about it. It later came out that Brooks didn't have cancer. He had been making it all up. Vicki even said that she lied about asking Terry DuBrow about getting Brooks an I.V. at their house, according to E! News.
This was not only a memorable storyline on RHOC but one of the biggest secrets that anyone on the show kept. Vicki's co-stars couldn't believe that she would lie about such a thing, and fans are still discussing it.
9 Gina Shared That Matt Had An Affair
When Gina first told her co-stars that she and Matt were getting divorced, she kept saying that it would be a smooth, easy split. This confused the others who had been through tough divorces and therefore knew that things could get ugly when dealing with money, houses, kids, and more.
In season 14, Gina shared that Matt had an affair when their son Luca was a few months old. She said that the relationship went on longer than she thought: “I found out that he was still seeing this woman and has been for the past six months. And he didn’t tell me. It hurts.” Viewers understood why Gina kept this hidden and sympathized that she had to deal with a difficult situation.
8 Braunwyn's Alcoholism
In season 15, Braunwyn shared that she is an alcoholic. Although she and Gina had fought in the past, Gina was there for her during this time. It was nice to see these housewives getting along, and fans appreciated that Gina could help her out.
Braunwyn admitted that she hadn't talked about her alcoholism before and that she was finally ready to live a sober life. It was not the first or the only time when the Real Housewives franchise talked about serious topics, but it was something the reality star kept to herself until she was ready to talk about it publicly.
7 Elizabeth Grew Up In A Cult
The latest season of RHOC was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it addressed a variey of difficult topics. In one scene, Elizabeth was going for a walk with Braunwyn during a trip, and she started talking about her childhood. She said that she grew up in a cult that was very religious, and she explained that it was an abusive environment. Braunwyn was there for her, and it was a difficult scene to watch, but a very moving one.
Viewers could tell that it was really tough for Elizabeth to talk about this part of her past, and she said that she hadn't ever told anyone. She began going to therapy soon after so she could process her feelings about that time in her life.
6 Tamra And Simon's Marriage
The season 5 finale of The Real Housewives of Orange County saw Tamra asking Simon for a divorce. This is one of the most memorable moments from the whole show, as they had a huge fight while they were heading to a party.
While viewers could tell that this marriage wasn't totally perfect, no one was certain that Tamra was that unhappy. She had kept her feelings about her husband a secret for quite a while, at least as far as the show's viewers knew.
5 Vicki Said She Knew Tamra's Secrets
When RHOC returned for season 12, Vicki told Lydia that Tamra had secrets that she, Vicki, knew about. Vicki explained, “She’s hiding some secrets of her own in her closet. She doesn’t want anybody ever talking about her daughter and her not talking."
Tamra's secret about her kids did come out later when viewers learned that Tamra's daughter Sydney had indeed stopped talking to her, according to People. It was very bold of Vicki to come right out and mention this secret on the show, and it was painful for Tamra, who was already dealing with the situation privately.
4 The Kelly Rumor
In season 14, Tamra shared that she and Vicki had talked about an intimate rumor they had heard about Kelly's love life, according to Entertainment Tonight. Tamra, Vicki, and Shannon had discussed it when they weren't filming the show, and Tamra said that she felt she should come out into the open with it.
Out of all the delicate secrets kept on the show, this is one of the most famous. RHOC fans didn't always sympathize with Kelly, but anyone would be humiliated if a rumor was spread about them. It was definitely a tough time for Kelly.
3 Elizabeth Said Braunwyn And Sean Knew Each Other's Secrets
Before season 15 premiered, Elizabeth said that Braunwyn and Sean were keeping secrets, but she admitted that she was aware of what the secrets entailed. According to Us Weekly, she explained, “Oh, they got dirt on each other, which I know about."
No one really knows what Elizabeth meant, making this one of the mysteries that sometimes comes up on the Real Housewives. Even though Real Housewives is a reality TV franchise, the cast members don't share every single detail about their lives, and fans are sometimes left in the dark.
2 Lynne And Her Family Got An Eviction Notice
Lynne and Frank were served an eviction notice in season 5, and in an uncomfortable scene, their daughters were the ones who opened the door to the server. Frank said he owed $10,000 for a security deposit, and Lynne was really upset that he hadn't discussed the money problems they were having with her.
No one knows how much Lynne knew about their finances, but either way, this wasn't likely a part of their lives that the family wanted to see become public. But since they were filming the show, it ended up coming to light, and the eviction scene even made it onto the show.
1 Shannon Said David Had An Affair
When season 10 of RHOC began, Shannon told everyone that David had an affair. This was a huge revelation because Shannon and David had been working on their relationship, and the previous season suggested that their relationship was getting better and healthier. The revelation showed that instead of being in a happy place, they were falling apart.
Fans don't know how long Shannon knew about the affair before sharing it on the show, but it was a surprising moment. The couple did try to stay together for a time after that, but they are now divorced, and fans have seen Shannon detail the process on RHOC. Fans can't forget some of Shannon's behavior on RHOC, but it was sad to see her in so much pain.
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August 06, 2021 at 12:00AM
