What did RHOC star Katie Ginella earn for recent episodes?

Katie Ginella revealed she was paid only $20,000 for her recent appearances on The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC).

How did filming RHOC impact Katie Ginella's other work?

Ginella said she had to put her "real work" on hold to film for RHOC, causing her to miss out on paychecks from her other sources of income.

Who has Katie Ginella been working to reconcile with on RHOC?

Ginella has been working to rebuild her friendship with co-star Tamra Judge, who reached out to her after she was "paused" from filming.

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RHOC Star Katie Ginella Discloses Paycheck Woes and Uncertain Future

16 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Katie Ginella earned only $20,000 for recent RHOC episodes
She put her "real work" on hold to film, missing out on paychecks
Ginella is working to reconcile with co-star Tamra Judge

RHOC Star Katie Ginella Discloses Paycheck Woes and Uncertain Future

In a recent interview at BravoCon 2025, Katie Ginella, a cast member of The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), has disclosed details about her paycheck for the show's 19th season. Ginella, 41, claims she was only paid $20,000 for the episodes she appeared in, which she says was not enough to cover her travel expenses for the show.

Ginella further explained that she did not earn any income for the second half of the season, as "nobody" requested her to film additional scenes. This, she says, "really hurts" as she had to put her "real work" on hold to be part of the show, missing out on paychecks from her other sources of income.