In 2006, Bravo released its first city in The Real Housewives franchise, Orange County. After meeting the lovely (and wealthy) ladies of the OC, Bravo has continued to add cities to the franchise that show off the life of the wealthy for groups of friends and acquaintances. From the West Coast to the East Coast, The Real Housewives never disappoints when it comes to drama.
However, not every casting choice is the right choice. Some ladies don't get along with the group while others were not made for reality television. Some women never even got the chance to show off what they could offer thanks to Bravo axing two cities in the franchise (Miami and Washington D.C.). These decisions create a few Housewives that were left in the dust and forgotten by fans.
Joyce Giraud de Ohoven (RHOBH)
Joyce Giraud de Ohoven was on season 4 of RHOBH. She was a stunning model in the pageant circuit who took home prizes for Miss World Puerto Rico and was even runner-up for the Miss Universe Pageant. She was also married to famed producer Michael Ohoven. On paper, she made a great Housewife. She was gorgeous, had money, and a solid marriage. However, it seemed like the audience didn't gravitate towards Joyce because she wasn't really friends with the other women. She didn't hang out with them outside of filming and it showed. Because of this, Joyce did not return for season 5.
Tammy Knickerbocker (RHOC)
Tammy Knickerbocker was on seasons 2 and 3 of RHOC and was close friends with former Housewife Jeana Keough. After season 3, Tammy was demoted to a friend and was in and out of the series but has since lost touch with the group.
Because RHOC is currently focusing on season 16, Tammy's time on the show is a thing in the past and is often forgotten.
Cindy Barshop (RHONY)
Remember Cindy? Exactly. Cindy Barshop was on one season of RHONY and showed off her life as a busy mother to twins and a popular spa owner in New York. Cindy was the real deal but she didn't make it on RHONY. She was fired after one season and it's assumed it was because she wasn't that dynamic with the ladies. Fans were also not all in with Cindy, which made Bravo cut her and add three new ladies for season 5: Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill, and Heather Thomson.
Tiffany Hendra (RHOD)
Since RHOD's inception in 2016, Tiffany Hendra is the only Housewife in Dallas who lasted one season (season 1). Hendra was an actress and host who moved back to Dallas to be closer to her loved ones. Tiffany is most remembered as LeeAnn Locken's best friend, but that's about all fans remember during her time on the series.
It's unclear if Tiffany was fired from the series or if she left willingly, but she put Andy Cohen on blast for "pitting women against each other," which sounds like she left on a sour note.
Kimberly Bryant (RHOC)
Believe it or not, Kimberly Bryant was an original Housewife who was a part of the series from the start. She was the stereotypical Orange County trophy wife who stayed home to raise the kids while her husband worked. A major aspect of her storyline was a scare with Melanoma. As an Orange County gal, Kimberly was always outside and staying active. But US Magazine noted that after her time on the show, she left the West Coast and now lives in Chicago.
Claudia Jordan (RHOA)
Claudia Jordan only lasted one season with the ladies of Atlanta in season 7. Her storyline revolved around Jordan recently moving to Atlanta from Los Angeles for a new job. She got on the show because of her close relationship with Kenya Moore but it looks like even that alienage couldn't keep Jordan around the show — or in fans' minds. After a rough season with Nene Leakes, Claudia was demoted from a Housewife to a guest for season 8, thus disappearing from the show as seasons went on.
DeShawn Snow (RHOA)
DeShawn Snow is another original Housewife who didn't make it past season 1. Snow was most known for her charity work and for her marriage to NBA legend, Eric Snow. Her failed charity event at her home was widely talked about in season 1. These days, however, she's forgotten. A few years after the first season, DeShawn and Eric went through a messy divorce. These days, DeShawn is writing children's books and focusing on her three sons.
Cristy Rice (RHOM)
The Real Housewives of Miami only lasted for four seasons, but it's been said that Bravo is trying to revive it. Cristy Rice was an original member of the series and was going through a new phase in her life on the show. After a messy divorce, Rice focused on raising her kids while starting a business. With RHOM releasing 10 years ago and Rice only lasting one season, Rice is one of the most forgotten Housewives.
Quinn Fry (RHOC)
Quinn Fry came on RHOC in season 3 and made quite an impression on viewers for her quirky behavior and love of wigs. Like many of the ladies, Quinn found herself single and entering the dating scene later in life, which was shown during her one season. According to Andy Cohen, Fry was demoted to a guest because the snow needed "new air," understandably. Sometimes the ladies don't mesh with the others or fans don't gravitate to new ladies.
Stacie Scott Turner (RHODC)
The Real Housewives of Washington D.C. only lasted one season, and that's in large part because of Michaele Salahi and her then-husband breaking into the Washington State Dinner. Because of that unfortunate situation, many fans forget about the cast of RHODC. Stacie Scott Turner, in particular, is one Housewife that had all the makings of a star but never got the chance. As a Harvard Business School graduate, she was a real estate agent during the series' run. She introduced her fun husband and her two kids, but her story is often forgotten.