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‘The Real Housewives Of Orange County’ Season 20 Reunion Exclusive Clip: Heather Dubrow Is In The Hot Seat
The first part of the *Real Housewives of Orange County* Season 20 reunion puts Heather Dubrow under scrutiny as castmates challenge her conduct towards newcomer Carmella Garcia and Gina Kirschenheiter. Their disagreements centre on whether Dubrow was sincere in private messages, comments made behind Garcia’s back and her decision to use Garcia as a realtor after Kirschenheiter had discussed the issue with her.
Garcia says Dubrow’s text that she could not wait to see her felt inauthentic after hearing that Dubrow had called her “trashy”; Dubrow apologises. Kirschenheiter says the realtor decision hurt her as a friend, while Dubrow counters that Kirschenheiter has also made mean remarks, including about her engagement ring. The clip ends with their argument unresolved, ahead of the reunion airing at 8pm ET on Bravo.
In short
- Heather Dubrow faces criticism at the Season 20 reunion.
- Carmella Garcia says Dubrow’s messages felt inauthentic.
- Gina Kirschenheiter says the realtor decision hurt her.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Garcia and Kirschenheiter can reasonably see Dubrow’s actions as insincere and hurtful: warm private messages sit uneasily with reported insults, and choosing Garcia as a realtor after discussing the matter with Kirschenheiter could feel disloyal. From their perspective, an apology matters, but so does whether words and choices show genuine respect for the friendships involved.
The case against
Dubrow can reasonably argue that one harsh comment does not make every friendly message false, and that apologising is an effort to address the hurt. She may also see choosing a realtor as a personal decision rather than a betrayal, particularly if Kirschenheiter has made hurtful remarks about her too; that history could make the conflict feel mutual rather than one-sided.