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Christine Quinn is not returning to Selling Sunset as is.
In fact, the 37-year-old claims she's undergone some changes since leaving the Netflix reality series after season five in 2022. Not only has she gone through a contentious divorce with ex-husband Christian Dumontet, but she’s also made a new life for herself away from Los Angeles in Texas—all of which has brought her to where she is now.
"This isn't a rewind; it's a reintroduction," Christine told Netflix's Tudum in an interview published on April 29. "I'm returning from a very different place, with more perspective, confidence, and clarity."
Being a mother to her and Christian's three-year-old son, Christian Georges Dumontet, has helped her gain some clarity.
"Motherhood has a way of sharpening your priorities and changing how you move through the world," she replied. "I've become more intentional and much more protective of my peace."
However, this does not mean she intends to avoid conflict in season 10.
"I'm still ambitious and direct, but I think people will see a version of me that's more centered and even more sure of herself," Christine says. "I'm hoping this chapter is refreshing and honest. I'm not coming back to play an older version of myself. I'm returning to show where I am now and to demonstrate to the audience that growth can still be challenging.
Christine isn't the only former Selling Sunset star returning to the series 10th installment: She’ll be joined by Heather Rae El Moussa, whose life with husband Tarek El Moussa has continued to reshape her since she left the show after season six.
"I've become a mom, a wife, and a business owner, and I finally feel secure enough in who I am to walk back into that world and not lose myself in it," she said to Tudum. "I feel calmer, more grounded, and less reactive. I know what I want, and I am not afraid to express it."
The 38-year-old—mother to Tarek's three-year-old son Tristan and stepmother to his and Christina Haack's children Taylor and Brayden—is excited to show fans her life.
"Tarek and I have developed a really lovely relationship. We're solid and happy," she said. "I want people to see the complete picture of who I am today. Not just the dramatic moments, but the authentic life I've created."
Nevertheless, both she and Christine are coming in with years of history—and drama—between themselves and the other Selling Sunset cast members.
As Heather teased, “There are conversations that got cut short. I’m also not going to pretend things didn’t happen.”
