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Real Housewives Stars Who've Had Their Cast Status Changed

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Jul 03, 2019 4:12 PM
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Vicki Gunvalson

While the "OG from the OC" has been a cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County since the very beginning, she'll appear on the 14th season as a "friend."


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Luann de Lesseps

While the Countess has always appeared on The Real Housewives of New York City, she took a break from being a full-time cast member in season six.

"The show has been a part of my life for so long," she told E! News in 2014. "There's a special place in my heart for the show, for the women, I'm really close to the women on the show. I just made the decision to step back so I can spend more time doing my things with business and my family."

 


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NeNe Leakes

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star left the show after season seven to focus on other projects. She then made guest appearances until she returned as a full-time cast member for season 10.


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Jacqueline Laurita

The Real Housewives of New Jersey alumna was a full cast member from the first season to the fifth. She then returned as a friend in season six and came back as a full cast member in season seven before exiting the show.


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Camille Grammer

The Bravolebrity has alternated between "friend" and "cast member" for quite some time. While she was a full-time Housewife for the first two seasons of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she stepped away in season three and served as a "friend." According to Bravo, this was due to "personal drama," including her public divorce from Kelsey Grammer. She then made guest appearances on several seasons before returning as a "friend" for seasons eight and nine.


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Sheree Whitfield

After four seasons, the Bravolebrity left The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She then joined as a "friend" in season eight and came back as a full-time Housewife for seasons nine and 10 before exiting the show.


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Porsha Williams

After joining The Real Housewives of Atlanta in season five, Williams lost her peach and became a friend in season seven. She then returned as a full-time member of the cast.


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Kim Zolciak

Zolciak left The Real Housewives of Atlanta after five seasons. She's since made appearances as both a guest and a friend. She also has her own show Don't Be Tardy.


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Kathy Wakile

Teresa Giudice's cousin joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey on season three. She then left after season five and served as a friend in seasons six and seven.


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Lauri Waring Peterson

After appearing on The Real Housewives of Orange County for four seasons, Peterson exited the show. She then returned as a "friend" in season eight.


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Jeana Keough

The Real Housewives of Orange County star left the show after season five. She did, however, have a reoccurring role on season six and has since made guest appearances.


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