THE Real Housewives of Orange County stars will soon be dealt a major blow, as more than one of the women are handed their pink slips.
After Radar Online reported the entire cast was on the chopping block, The Sun Online can reveal which cast members are likely in – and who’s out.
A source exclusively told The Sun Online that longtime stars Shannon Beador, 55, and Tamra Judge, 52, are surely safe from the axe.
The source explained: “Shannon isn’t going anywhere. She’s become synonymous with the brand and has solidified her place on the cast.
“Viewers love Shannon and everything she went through with the divorce and weight issues. She’s so relatable.”
And though fans feared Tamra was fired after she briefly took down her orange from her Instagram profile, the source insisted she’s here to stay.
The blond firecracker’s nasty fights with friend-turned-nemesis Kelly Dodd was “ratings gold,” the source said, and she still has an ongoing storyline for future seasons.
“Some viewers love to hate her, and she is still very much part of the show,” the source explained.
Though she is often the show’s villain, her heartbreak with husband Eddie’s health problems brings her down to earth with fans, the insider said.
After several seasons of nonstop drama, Kelly, 44, will also survive to see another season.
As fans know, Kelly fought constantly with Tamra, Shannon and Vicki Gunvalson, whom she called a “pig.”
The source said: “Kelly knows how to keep herself relevant and keep people talking!”
In addition, her wedding next year to Fox News reporter fiance Rick Leventhal has kept her the center of attention.
After a years of ups and horrific downs, Kelly’s ally Gina Kirschenheiter, 35, will also return to the Bravo series next year.
She’s also the cast member the execs like best.
The source explained: “Gina is a favorite among the producers. She’s also extremely relatable.”
Sadly, some viewers could identify with Gina’s coping with her divorce and estranged husband Matt’s domestic violence arrest. (He pleaded not guilty to all charges.)
“Producers, costars and the viewers are really rooting for her to succeed,” the source said.
Unfortunately for Gina, her friend Emily Simpson, 44, will likely not be back next season.
“She doesn’t resonate with fans,” the source claimed. “And her marriage annoys viewers.”
Over the past year, Emily’s husband Shane has shocked her costars with his rude and dismissive behavior.
Though she said she considered filing for divorce, the couple decided to stay together for their family.
“The OG of the OC” Vicki Gunvalson, 57, has also appeared on the show for the last time, as the source insisted she won’t be asked to return following her diva antics.
She even filed a lawsuit against Bravo and enemy Kelly earlier this year after the fiery brunette called her a “con woman” on camera.
Though the suit was ultimately dismissed from court, the damage was done in her relationship with the network.
The source said: “Everyone is sick of her bulls**t.”
On the reunion, she shocked her costars and host Andy Cohen when she claimed she “started” the show and told a cameraman to “f**k off.”
She even told newbie Braunwyn Windham-Burke that she cheated on her husband by having threesomes with him, and brought the show down to a low-class level.
Producers are still unsure about Braunwyn, who loved to “whoop it up” with new pals Tamra and Shannon this season.
The source explained: “She’s a wild card.”
She didn’t really do anything to connect with the audience, but her strong family unit may save her job.”
While many of the other stars are not actually married, Braunwyn has been with husband Sean for 20 years, making her a true “housewife.”
The stars will learn their fates in the coming days, the source said, though fans may have to wait months for an official announcement.
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