Jacqueline Laurita has found a new friend in Gretchen Rossi. She and her husband, Chris Laurita, moved from the East Coast in 2019, when they landed in Las Vegas.
However, in 2023, the couple made their home on the West Coast in Orange County. This opened the door for Jacqueline to rub elbows with the ladies of the OC. It seems she has found a friend in at least two of them.
Gretchen and Jennifer Pedranti have both been spotted with Jacqueline and sometimes her husband, Chris. They have become increasingly close over the last few months, raising several questions about whether the Lauritas would return to the Housewives world.
It wouldn’t be the first time a Housewife debuted on another franchise, and given the locale and living situations, it would make sense to make Jacqueline a “friend of” at least.
She has connections to Gretchen and Jennifer, giving them both someone to film with if they return for the coveted Season 20.
With Vicki Gunvalson getting her orange back ahead of Season 20 and her newly rekindled friendship with Tamra Judge, Jennifer and Gretchen may need someone on their side.
Will Jacqueline Laurita hold an orange?
It’s possible that Jacqueline Laurita could pop up on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Hanging out with Gretchen Rossi and Jennifer Pedranti would be an easy in. They have been photographed together several times, including recently.
Jacqueline was on The Real Housewives of New Jersey for seven seasons. She exited ahead of Season 8 after being offered a “friend of” role, rather than remaining part of the main cast. The former reality TV star has witnessed the chaos between Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga. That alone makes her a natural fit for the RHOC cast.
Why Jacqueline Laurita should join RHOC
Bravo wanted to keep Jacqueline Laurita around. As part of the inner circle on RHONJ, her close friendship with Teresa Giudice and her role as sister-in-law to Caroline Manzo positioned her perfectly to offer insight into both sides of the show.
She knows the way Bravo works and wouldn’t have to be “trained” into the world of Housewives. Jacqueline also has friendships with the women of the show. If they return, it would be an easy move into the world of RHOC.
While the official cast hasn’t been revealed, with Vicki Gunvalson back, there’s no doubt that Tamra Judge will be right behind her. Shannon Beador has been steady and is likely to receive another contract. Heather Dubrow had a tough season, leaning a lot along the way. She may decide to walk away, but she’ll likely be given a contract if she wants it. As for Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, and Gretchen Rossi, it’s up in the air.
The Real Housewives of Orange County is currently on hiatus.
