Katie Ginella Reflects on Filming The Real Housewives of Orange County Reunion: “Took Two Days to Recover”

The cast of Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County, including Gina Kirschenheiter, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Jennifer Pedranti, Alexis Bellino, and newcomer Katie Ginella, has already wrapped up filming for the reunion episode, as announced on Bravo TV’s official Instagram.

The reveal of the seating arrangement for the reunion has generated buzz, with several cast members hinting at the dramatic moments viewers can anticipate. Katie Ginella, who is new to the show, disclosed that following the reunion shoot, she needed to take a two-day break to recuperate.

In a SiriusXM interview on October 11, 2024, Katie candidly shared about her post-filming experience:

“I had to take two days to recover, by the way. It felt like I was coming out of a coma—I just stayed in bed for two days.”

Katie Ginella discusses her experience filming the reunion

She explained that processing her emotions after the reunion was a challenge. For the cast members of The Real Housewives of Orange County, the most shocking part was noticing how some individuals altered their remarks made off-camera.

Katie described the clash among her peers as “brutal”in an interview with US Weekly on October 11, 2024. She remarked:

“I didn’t get any battle wounds, but I spent two days in bed recovering. Nobody could have prepared me for how brutal it would be. It was like the Super Bowl of the season—intense but worthwhile. What caught me off guard was how differently some people spoke on-camera compared to off-camera.”

Being newly introduced to Gina’s social circle and the viewers, Katie was unprepared for the reunion’s intensity. She expressed uncertainty about her future as a permanent cast member in Season 19 of The Real Housewives of Orange County after facing such a “difficult”reunion, saying:

“We’ll see about that; it’s still to be determined. [The reunion] was challenging, and I need to discuss it with my family, who are equally involved in this. A family meeting is necessary.”

Reflecting on her journey on the show, Katie expressed her gratitude toward fans for their support and appreciation for her budding friendship with Jennifer Pedranti. She took pride in being the “first Korean American”member of the Bravo TV Real Housewives franchise, stating:

“The highlight has been my connection with Jennifer Pedranti! We joked yesterday that whether or not we return for another season, we will still be best friends. I’m also thrilled to represent as the first Asian American and first Korean American on Orange County’s Housewives.”

Andy Cohen, the host of The Real Housewives of Orange County, hinted that the reunion episode was “surprising,”suggesting a potential argument may unfold as well.

Viewers can catch new episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County every Thursday at 9 PM ET on Bravo TV, with episodes available the following day on Peacock TV.

To keep up with her latest adventures, fans can follow Katie on her official Instagram account.

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