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New RHOC cast member Elizabeth Vargas is ‘struggling’ to get along with co-stars

NEW Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Elizabeth Vargas is "struggling" to get along with her co-stars.

News broke that 's best friend was after and were fired.

 Elizabeth Vargas has been having issues connecting with the cast
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Elizabeth Vargas has been having issues connecting with the castCredit: Instagram
 She has been picking fights with the housewives to try and fit in
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She has been picking fights with the housewives to try and fit inCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Sources close to producers revealed that Elizabeth has found it "challenging" to start a relationship with the seasoned housewives.

"Elizabeth Vargas is really feisty," the source told . "She was brought into the group by Kelly and they have fun together."

"It’s been challenging for her to connect with a lot of the other women though.

"They didn’t know her before and she hasn’t exactly been fitting in very easily.

"She’s pretty vocal and seems to still be getting her groove, but she hasn’t started off on the best of footing with the other women."

 Elizabeth is Kelly Dodd's friend
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Elizabeth is Kelly Dodd's friendCredit: Bravo
 The music entrepreneur is no stranger to the cameras
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The music entrepreneur is no stranger to the camerasCredit: Instagram
 Kelly has Elizabeth's back in the show
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Kelly has Elizabeth's back in the showCredit: NBCUniversal - Getty

The source further dished out that the founder and CEO of the digital music service, Edge Music Network, has been trying to "pick fights" with the other .

"The women are struggling to become friends with her," the source explained.

"They seem open though to getting to know her better but they think she’s trying to hard to start drama and issues when they’re not there.

"Kelly really has her back though and has been helping her get into the groove of it all.

"She’s unnecessarily picking fights with people to cause drama."

 The housewives recently picked up filming
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The housewives recently picked up filmingCredit: Instagram
 Vicki announced she left after being offered a friend role
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Vicki announced she left after being offered a friend roleCredit: Bravo

In February, it was reported that "wild" Elizabeth was joining the as a full-time cast member for season 15, which once more after the pandemic halted production.

Show insiders claim that she is "bold, charismatic, and so open", with a production insider telling :  "We’re very excited about the next season."

Bravo told The Sun that they would not be confirming any casting rumors.

 The cast was shaken up last season when Tamra and Vicki were fired
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The cast was shaken up last season when Tamra and Vicki were firedCredit: NBCUniversal - Getty

The news came as fans were still getting their heads around the fact that both Vicki and Tamra are no longer part of the iconic Real Housewives franchise.

Vicki, the ‘OG in OC’ announced on Instagram earlier this month to the series she’s called home since season one after being offered for the second time.

She explained: "I will always be the OG of the OC, but it’s time to say goodbye to The Real Housewives of Orange County.

"It’s been an incredible ride for 14 years and I want thank all of you for your support, for your love and for ‘whooping it up’ with me along the way."

While Tamra also chose to on Instagram as she wrote: "It’s been a wild 12 years. But it’s time for me to move on. I’m sad to go, but I’m very excited about my future. Love you guys."

On Wednesday it was alleged that the pair also been banned from TV for the next year due their Bravo contracts.

According to reports, the pair are bound by iron-clad contracts which means they can't film any other show following their departure from the hit reality series.

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