Christine Quinn is officially making her highly anticipated return for season 10 of Netflix's Selling Sunset, four years after her dramatic exit. Quinn, 37, was one of the original stars of the hit reality series, which follows real estate agents at the elite Oppenheim Group as they sell some of the most exclusive luxury homes in Los Angeles.
During her initial tenure on the series, which debuted in 2019, Quinn became a fan favorite and the so-called 'villain,' known for her sharp wit and fiery confrontations. She left the show in 2022 after co-star Emma Hernan accused Quinn of bribing a client with $5,000 to work with her instead. Quinn has strongly denied the allegations.
A release date for the new season has yet to be announced, but it will welcome back Quinn and fellow original cast member Heather Rae El Moussa, who went on maternity leave in 2023. 'This isn't a rewind, it's a reintroduction,' Quinn told Netflix's Tudum of her return. 'I'm returning from a very different place, with more perspective, confidence, and clarity.'
At the time of her departure, Quinn announced she would focus on her own real estate venture, the crypto firm RealOpen, after leaving the Oppenheim Group. 'I terminated my contract when the brokerage launched,' she told People in May 2022. 'I had to make a business decision that was for me, so I had to terminate the contract so I could move it over to my brokerage.' Multiple sources also claimed that the decision was a mutual one between Quinn and the Oppenheim Group, which is run by twin brothers Jason and Brett Oppenheim.
In a 2022 interview with TMZ, Jason shared that he wished Quinn nothing but the best as she left the real estate firm to pursue other projects. 'You know, I always follow my agent's lead,' he said. 'I always want them to do what's best for themselves. I know she's starting her own thing, and I supported her in that. I would never question any agent's decision in their professional endeavors. I always think that they're capable of making their own decisions. I'll advise and support, but I would never get upset at anyone for leaving. Honestly, I want the best for Christine, and if she thinks that's best, then I support that.'
Quinn previously spoke fondly about her time on the series, telling E!'s Daily Pop in 2021: 'I actually really loved [the show] at first.' She added that she was 'embracing' being made the show's antagonist. 'Because I love to put on a show and be a character. It's so fun for me,' she admitted. But that soon grew tiresome, she said, claiming that editors began showing 'favoritism' and would not let her 'ever get a word in.' 'I was hoping that multiple sides would be shown — my vulnerability, different things — but throughout the seasons, it just seemed to be this one-note consistency of my character portrayal, so it was hard for me,' she said. 'Especially when I was going through a lot.' Throughout her time on the series, Quinn underwent several life changes, including marrying her now-ex husband, Christian Richard, in December 2019, and welcoming their son, Christian Georges, in May 2021.
