I didnt want last season to end the way it did, Gunvalson tells EW.

So who does Vicki enlist as her plus-one when invited to the inevitable season-premiere dinner party?

Another original Orange County housewife, naturally: Jeana Keough joins to be her moral support.

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Im still doing a few episodes this year, Keough says of her involvement in season 11.

Its still a fun ride.

We are strong women; we do have opinions.

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Peterson was a main cast member in the first four seasons and has occasionally appeared as a guest since.

But Gunvalson is tired of conflict.

Now its kind of like, I dont need to fight anymore.

She might not have a choice.

They have that one girl oh my god, Keough tells EW,presumably referring to Dodd.

This girl walks up to me, and she says, Hi, Im the new Housewife!

I said, Oh, nice to meet you!

She says, I have an MBA…

I was like, Oh, thats great!

My daughters magna cum laude, or whatever.

And she goes, Yeah Married But Available.

Im like, Oh…okay.

Thats interesting, Keough says.

Yep, sounds like theThe Real Housewivesall right.