Real Housewives of Orange County on Bravo

Real Housewives' Gretchen: "I'm Not Taking Any More Punches"

• Nov 5, 2009 12:15 PM ET
• by Kate Stanhope
• 4 Comments

There have been screaming matches in New York City, table-flipping in New Jersey and wig-pulling in Atlanta. Now it's time for Bravo's Real Housewives franchise to get back to its roots for the fifth season of the Real Housewives of Orange County (premiering Thursday at 10/9c).

Cast member Gretchen Rossi tells TVGuide.com why ... read more

Tonight's TV Hot List: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

• Nov 5, 2009 04:01 AM ET
• by TV Guide News
• 11 Comments

Vampire Diaries
8/7c CW
Vicki's dead? Didn't see that one coming. And neither did she when Stefan staked her last week. More surprises are in store tonight when Stefan celebrates his 162nd birthday and one of his oldest friends, Lexi (Arielle Kebbel), arrives unexpectedly to show him a good time. Of course, she's also undead and is 350 years old herself. But she's still smoking hot and is passionate about being with Stefan. And she's not going to let any mere mortal, like Elena, stand in her way.

Read on for previews of FlashForward, The Office, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Real Housewives of Orange County. read more

Real Housewives of Orange County Adds a "Spicy Blonde"

• Jul 14, 2009 03:44 PM ET
• by Gina DiNunno
• 1 Comment

There's a new Real Housewife in Orange County — socialite Alexis Bellino.

Read about the new casting for The Real Housewives of NYC

Bellino, 32, joins Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County for its fifth season, now in production. She is described in the network's press release as a ... read more

Bravo Reveals New Jersey Housewives

• Mar 18, 2009 04:55 PM ET
• by Gina DiNunno
• 18 Comments

Break out the crimping iron and fake nails: Bravo has revealed the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

The popular franchise will follow five of the most affluent Jersey Girls — including two sisters who married brothers — as they face the day-to-day drama that comes with living in the lap of luxury (Which Rolex goes with this fake tan?) Here's a look at the so-called housewives:

Former Real Housewives' Cast Member Arrested

• Feb 24, 2009 04:17 PM ET
• by Gina DiNunno
• 1 Comment

One of the extremely wealthy men of the Real Housewives of Orange County has been arrested for not paying child support payments and court fees. Slade Smiley says the reason for falling behind is because of "enormous medical bills" for one of his two sons.

Smiley, who once funded ex-fiancé Jo De La Rosa's lavish O.C. lifestyle, was arrested Friday on an outstanding warrant for civil contempt ... read more