THE OC IS HAVING

Don't count out the OGS! The Bravo franchise is back in fine form, thanks to some juicy new beefs

Season 18 of RHOC has everything you want from the franchise: catty castmates, drunken arguments and shenanigansfilled girls trips. (Not to mention an ugly lawsuit and an ex swap!) “It feels like the OC is having a renaissance,” declares Heather Dubrow, who finds herself at odds with co-star Gina Kirschenheiter, who didn’t shut juicy new beefs down newbie Katie Ginella when she brought up claims that Heather had called the paparazzi on herself. Here, Heather, Gina and Katie join Shannon Storms Beador, Tamra Judge, Emily Simpson and Jennifer Pedranti to talk to In Touch’s Fortune Benatar about their buzzy year.

How do you describe this season?

Shannon: Nonstop drama. Tamra: It’s our best yet. There’s plenty of drama but also tons of fun and comedy. Gina: It felt like there was just the right amount of fun and drama! Jennifer: Several of us were going through some really hard times.