“The Real Housewives of Orange County” are back with a new season, a lot of drama, catfights, Lynne Curtin Jewelry Line and a new addition Alexis Bellino. Alexis is married to Jim Bellino, a self-made entrepreneur, and is the mother of three young children, 3 year-old James and 20 month-old twins Melania and Mackenna. Other cast members are: Tamra Barney, Jeana Keough, Lynne Curtin, Vicki Gunvalson and Gretchen Rossi.

“[Alexis Bellino] seems like a real, true, genuine person,” Gretchen Rossi said. “I’ve really enjoyed having her as part of the cast, and her and I have become really good friends. There’s always drama when you put all of girls together, and Alexis brings some spice to the group.”

While Lynne is busy showcasing her brand new line of jewelry, which is all about cuffs, the housewives discuss Gretchen’s scandalous nude photos that have showed up online (read more details and photos).

Vicki cannot stand Gretchen and does not approve of her relationship with current boyfriend Slade Smiley, which began shortly after the death of her fiancé (more details). “We’ve fallen madly in love. It’s nothing we ever expected, [but] he’s taken really good care of me and helped me through a really emotional time,” said a smitten Gretchen.

Gretchen and Tamra’s relationship isn’t the healthiest either. The two can barely look at each other. Gretchen is ready for a fight. “I decided I’m gonna be a little bit stronger,” Gretchen said. “I’m gonna be cordial. I’m gonna be civil, but I’m gonna let her [Tamra] know how I feel. I’m gonna let her know that the way I was treated last year wasn’t right.”

Jeana will be out for most of the season since she is dealing with serious financial problems but she will return for season 6. You just cannot miss this season of the original “Real Housewives”!

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