Instagram/Katie Ginella & Vicki Gun Celebrity Katie Ginella breaks down in tears over RHOC's controversial Japan trip, questioning the cast's respect for Asian culture amid racial insensitivity backl... April 27, 2026 AceShowbiz - Katie Ginella, former star of The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), expressed deep disappointment and emotional distress after reports surfaced that the show's cast took a trip to Japan. The trip reportedly took place during filming for season 20, stirring controversy due to previous allegations of racial insensitivity within the franchise.