The Real Housewives of Orange County (abbreviated RHOC) is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on March 21, 2006. It has aired sixteen seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in Orange County, California. The cast of the upcoming season will consist of Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson; Taylor Armstrong will join in a "friend of" capacity. The success of the show has resulted in two spin-offs; Date My Ex: Jo & Slade and Tamra's OC Wedding.