Katie Ginella has shed some light on the future of Emily Simpson on “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” During a recent TikTok interaction over the weekend, Katie addressed the question of whether Emily will grace the screens for the show’s upcoming 20th season.

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In a heartfelt video, Katie shared a personal moment with her eight-year-old son, Bandon, whom she shares with her husband, Matt Ginella. The video was a celebration of sorts, marking her departure from the reality series after a two-season stint. In the clip, Katie, 41, responded to a fan’s inquiry about seeing more of Emily, 49, on the show.

“I told Bandon that Mommy isn’t going to be a housewife anymore,” Katie recounted. Her son’s reaction was both sweet and supportive. He reassured her by saying, “Mom, maybe this is better. You don’t have to see Emily ever again.” Bandon’s attempt to lift his mother’s spirits was evident as he continued, “Mommy, we should be celebrating. This is great.”

The video wrapped up with a playful nod to their celebration, as Katie displayed a bag from Taco Bell. Bandon chimed in, “That’s how we’re celebrating,” capturing the lighthearted spirit of the moment.

Then, as she showed off a bag of Taco Bell, Bandon replied, “That’s how we’re celebrating.”

@katie.ginella Celebratory @tacobell ♬ original sound – katie.ginella

Following the sharing of the video, Katie was asked, “[Q]uestion is.. do we still have to see Emily[?]”

“You do!! Have fun!!” she confirmed.

After seeing the news of Emily’s return, a number of people expressed disappointment, saying, “KATIE RU KIDDING ME?” and “NOOOOO.”

“Noooo … take her with you,” one person begged.

Another said they were “no longer watching” as a third agreed.

“We just won’t watch it … problem solved,” they stated. 

As RHOC fans may have seen, Katie confirmed she was fired on Friday with a statement on Instagram.

“After two seasons as a cast member on RHOC, the network has decided to move forward with Season 20 without me. While disappointing, it’s not entirely surprising after seeing how Season 19 played out,” she wrote. “I’m incredibly grateful for the love and support I received — it was seen, felt, and deeply appreciated. Representation matters, and I’m proud to have shown up authentically, even when it wasn’t easy. This chapter may be closing, but my voice and my story don’t end there.”

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 20 is expected to go into production sometime early this year.