With Season 16 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” officially over, fans have already started to prepare for Season 17. However, it looks like the O.C. ladies will be down two housewives in the new season. On July 8, Dr. Jen Armstrong and Noella Bergener announced their departures from the long-running franchise. Both taking to their Instagrams, the two reality stars expressed their gratitude for the series in lengthy statements.
“I loved opening up about being a working mom on Real Housewives of Orange County,” Armstrong wrote (via People). “I am so grateful to have had the privilege to talk about my father, my kids, and a real modern relationship on national television.” Toward the end of her statement, Armstrong revealed she was taking the time away to focus on her family. Bergener echoed similar sentiments in her own statement. “After a wild season of ups and downs, I will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County,” she wrote (via Instagram). “… Thank you to all of the fans for all of the love and support during quite possibly the hardest year of my life.”
Shortly after the news broke, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on Armstrong and Bergener’s departures. One fan tweeted: “#RHOC have had 3 one and done season housewives in a row. Elizabeth, Noella and Jen. That’s embarrassing.” Another fan wrote: “I understand Jen not coming back but not Noella. I’m lost #RHOC.” Only Bravo knows what lies ahead for the rest of the O.C. cast next season!
Nicki
