Katie Ginella is already adding some more zest to Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County, and she has friend and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Sutton Stracke to partially thank for that.
After being introduced to the audience on the Season 18 premiere, viewers are learning more about Katie's experience working in journalism, love of golf, and her dedication to her family.
Although Katie is the newbie this season, she didn't go into RHOC without some idea of what to expect since Sutton was able to provide her with some advice ahead of her debut. 
Katie Ginella discusses her friendship with Sutton Stracke
In an interview with BravoTV.com, Katie revealed that she talks to Sutton "a lot." The RHOBH cast member, who has been on the show since Season 10, has just a little bit of advice that she can provide to Katie from her own experiences. Not to mention, they're both transplants from the South, which has strengthened their bond.
"She was a very good ear," Katie said. "She knows what it's like to be a newbie. She also knows what it's like to be from Georgia. We're both from Georgia; we kind of bonded over that and be[ing] in Southern California, so she was great. She also knows my cast pretty well."
Sutton will make an appearance RHOC Season 18 in addition to RHOBH alum Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave and RHOC alum Vicki Gunvalson. Although it is unclear what Sutton will be doing when she pops up on the show, surely Katie will be excited to see a familiar, friendly face.
What to expect from Katie Ginella on RHOC Season 18
According to Katie's cast bio, this season will also document her navigating the dynamics of the friend group all while raising her four children alongside her husband, Matt Ginella, and connecting to her Korean roots after being adopted as a child. She told BravoTV.com that viewers will get to learn more about this side of her life.
"I'm most excited for them to see me navigate the group of women, being new in Orange County, seeing my family life, and my personal story," she explained. "I share a lot about my life being adopted and growing up in Georgia as a Korean in a Catholic household."
Stay tuned!
