Christine Quinn, a prominent figure in the reality television series Selling Sunset, has confirmed her return for the show’s upcoming tenth season after departing in season five. With the new season set to air on Netflix, Quinn candidly discussed her motivations for returning, including recent personal changes in her life.
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During a brief encounter outside The Oppenheim Group’s offices, Quinn, 37, spoke to TMZ about the recent cast shakeup that has seen several long-standing members exit the series. “The trash needed to be taken out,” she remarked, suggesting that the changes were necessary for the show’s evolution. With other notable cast members such as Chrishell Stause and Mary Bonnet bowing out, Quinn’s return has been met with curiosity amid swirling speculations about the future of the series.
Quinn’s departure from Selling Sunset in 2022 was marked by significant personal upheaval, including her divorce from estranged husband Christian Dumontet. The split was contentious and included Dumontet’s arrest over allegations of domestic violence. Following their separation, Quinn relocated with their three-year-old son, Christian Georges, making a new life for herself in her home state of Texas. Reflecting on her time away from the show, Quinn indicated that she needed the changes in her personal life to feel ready to return.
As Quinn makes her comeback, she has teased whether she will revive her previous persona as the series’ “villain.” “Maybe you’ll have to tune in and see. It depends on the day,” she said with a hint of mischief, suggesting that viewers can expect a nuanced portrayal.
The announcement of the tenth season’s renewal by Netflix in April came amid a wave of departures from the show. Alongside Stause and Bonnet, cast members Nicole Young, Alana Gold, and Sandra Vergara have opted not to return. Reports also emerged around the same time that Emma Hernan and Chelsea Lazkani would be leaving the series. Speculations about the reasons behind these exits have proliferated online, raising questions about the internal dynamics of the cast.
Bonnet, a fixture of the show since its inception, addressed her decision to step away in an exclusive interview, clarifying that while she would no longer appear on screen, she retains her position as vice president at The Oppenheim Group. “I’m not fired,” Bonnet reassured fans. She expressed concern over the show’s trajectory, stating, “I signed up for the show thinking it would be about woman empowerment and positivity for the real estate industry, but it seems to have taken a turn.”
Despite the exodus of several high-profile cast members, original stars Quinn and Heather Rae El Moussa will be returning. Alongside them, Bre Tiesi and Amanza Smith are also set to continue their roles on the series, indicating a mix of new and familiar faces in the upcoming season.
In a statement from Netflix, Quinn elaborated on her personal growth since the last season. She highlighted reconnecting with the show’s creator, Adam DiVello, and expressed a desire to present herself from “a very different place” this time around. “I think people will see a version of me that’s more centred and even more sure of herself,” she noted, underlining the changes that motherhood has inspired in her outlook.
As Selling Sunset prepares for its new season, the series’ fans are eager to see how the storylines will unfold against a backdrop of personal transformations and shifting dynamics among the cast. With Quinn’s return signalling a potential revival of her celebrity persona, audiences will undoubtedly tune in to witness how these developments play out on-screen.