** updated… received this info in an email in response to this post according the the new email:
Mimi morris is not joining and neither is she in talks to. She’s just friends with some of the wives in the network.
Emiy Simpson is not getting demoted to friend of.
Subject: Bling to the OC
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Anon please. We may have a firecracker addition to RHOC.There have been talks going on with Mimi Morris to bring her on to RHOC. With Bling Empire cancelled on Netflix, Bravo thought it would be a great idea to consider her for RHOC as she is rich, lives a lavish lifestyle in Newport Beach with her rich husband, yet is very quirky which would make her good for the show. Mimi would add to the diversity aspect to RHOC which has been lacking for the franchise. Bravo hopes to make Mimi Morris an anchor to the show and also bring on her friends in the future as they don’t want to rely on the Tres Amigas. Mimi is also friends with former housewife Gretchen Rossi so expect to see Gretchen back in the mix too if Mimi gets finalized as they want someone on the show to go at Tamra too. Season 17 had been like a return to form, so Bravo and Evolution would like to add on to that and keep on bettering the show like during it’s prime.
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I loved Bling and she is rich rich and classy. Not sure where she would fit in with any current cast mates. Maybe RHOBH is more her vibe. I’m here for her being back on tv tho!
Oh GOD no. I finally caved and watched Bling Empire after someone telling me I’d love it since I loved RHOC…it was awful. So corny, so over-produced, poorly acted (yet masquerading as reality). PLEASE do not do this to my beloved RHOC. And Gretchen? Absolutely not. Has the constant outcry over Gina not already taught them we’re sick of broke?
Mimi is also friends with Heather, so I’m sure that’s how she would come into the group. Heathers friends, like Leyla and Casey were at her HD party so I’m guessing they were trying them out. They have the money and lifestyle, although I don’t think they’ll cattiness.
Yesssssss! This would be a great addition I want to see more natural diversity in OC. I live near there and the wealth is very diverse and I loved watching her on Bling Empire this would be the best new add they have had in a while that comes with star power.