Kelly Dodd is leaving the franchise that paved the way for her reality star status.The 45-year-old entrepreneur will not be returning for the 16th season of Real Housewives of Orange County, according to Variety.While Kelly isn't welcome on the cast any longer, Heather Dubrow is set to make a triumphant return to the show after taking four seasons off following her last stint in 2016 for season 11.Dodd faced intense backlash last year for her controversial COVID-19 opinions and later toasted to being a 'super-spreader' while at a bar with friends amid strict lockdown and social distancing measures in California.
Kelly Doddwill not be returning for the 16th season of Real Housewives of Orange County, according to Variety; seen in 2019Bravo.