Rhoc's Katie Ginella wants close friend Audrina Patridge to join the show

The Real Housewives of Orange County's Katie Ginella is spilling the tea on her friendship with Audrina PatridgeApplies

“Audrina and I met 12 years ago,” only 40, only Katie, only told US Weekly Saturday, January 18th at the LA LA Fundraiser. “I worked for Back9network which was on live TV channel 262 and I was a reporter and she was an investor. We met and we hung out a lot. “

The pair became friends long before Katie became a member The Real Housewives of Orange CountyAppuse When she joined the show in 1824 for season 18, Audrina, 39, proved to be a supportive friend.

“I really relied on him a lot doing this reality TV thing,” Katie explained Us while raising funds Emergency Network LAAppuse “She was so kind and so helpful.”

Before stepping away from the cameras to live a quieter life in Orange County, Audrina appeared Mountains and a reboot that closed in 2021.

While Bravo has not confirmed any casting decisions, The Real Housewives of Orange County Expected to return for season 19.

“I would love for (Audrina) to join HousewivesSaid Katie. “She's super spicy and super sharp and she's got a lot of soul too. I'd love to, but I don't think she's interested. She is a great friend of mine though. “

Back in October 2024, Us Caught up with Audrina and asked about her friendship with Katie.

“I talk to her from time to time about what she's going through on the show, which is wild,” Audrina told Chainfest LA. “Sometimes I sit there and go, 'Wow, for once I'm not in the mix.' I have to sit outside and listen. “”

At the time, the swimwear designer expressed little interest in returning to reality TV.

“If I ever did reality again, it would have to be completely positive and inspiring, and I've done enough drama and chaos in my 20s,” Audrina joked. “I think I've done it.”

As fans wait to hear news about the new season The Real Housewives of Orange CountyKatie joined the Costars Jennifer Pedrant and Shannon Beador for a fundraiser at the Bungalow in Corona del Mar, California.

Related: All the stars affected by the Pacific Palisades fires in Los Angeles

Los Angeles saw a frightening natural weather event—and its star and studio are deeply affected. Extreme wind storms from Santa Ana gusts sparked fast-burning brush fires Tuesday, Jan. 7, with drivers along Sunset Boulevard and the Palisades driving, abandoning their cars to seek safety, according to (…)

Inspired by Los Angeles firesThe Bravo stars wanted to come together and raise money to help those affected.

“Jen, Shannon and I saw that our neighbors in LA, just 40 miles north of us, were hurting,” Katie said. “We thought if we got together and had a sweet cocktail hour, people would feel better about donating their money, and that's what we did.”

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Check LAFD website for local fire warnings and Click here for resources on how to help those affected.