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The Real Reason Lauri Peterson Returned to RHOC This Season
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Aug. 8 2013, Published 6:54 p.m. ET
It's certainly not unheard of for a previous Housewife to return to the show, but why exactly did Lauri Peterson make her grand return to The Real Housewives of Orange County this season? And who was the mastermind behind her return? And why is Lauri more shocked than we are at her return to the show?
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Lauri revealed all when we caught up with her at the Bravo offices. She opens up about why this was the right time for her to come back to the show and why being a part-time cast member is ideal for her. We also got Lauri to tell us who the first Housewife she broke the news to is!
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Plus, did you know her return had been in the works for many seasons? It's true! Get all the details on that and why Lauri even classifies this season as "fun". Wow!
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Were you surprised when Lauri came back this season? What Housewife from any city should return to the show? Tell us in the comments below or on Twitter @OKMagazine.
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