'Real Housewives Of Orange County' Newcomer Nicole James Demoted During Season 16, Sparked By Feud With Dubrows
Oct. 29 2021, Published 1:58 p.m. ET
Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Orange County has not even begun to air, and it's already packed with drama.
Of the forthcoming season's three newcomers – Noella Bergener, Jennifer Armstrong and Nicole James – Breaking Celebrity News is told that only two will be holding the coveted orange.
According to our insider, Nicole began filming as a full-time cast member, but after she allegedly made some negative remarks about the plastic surgery she had received by Heather Dubrow's husband, Dr. Terry Dubrow, all hell broke loose.
We're told the comments Nicole made were spread by Shannon Beador and discussed among the rest of the cast. Shannon apparently did not take the information directly to Heather.
When Heather found out, we're told she went ballistic and is now feuding with Shannon.
Nevertheless, she is apparently more furious with Nicole, who she introduced to the group.
"Nicole was brought on by Heather but only filmed for a few weeks," our source said. "A big storyline that will play out (but is also the reason why she's no longer on the show full time) is that Nicole was unhappy with the breast augmentation Terry performed on her many years ago."
"It started circling around through the group, and Heather found out because Shannon was telling everyone but her," said our insider, adding. "Cue the fight between Heather and Shannon."