BRAVO'S "THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY" SEASON SEVEN PACING TO BE THE MOST WATCHED SEASON, UP DOUBLE DIGITS

Tuesday Was Highest Rated Episode Since Premiere In Adults 18-49

NEW YORK - March 22, 2012 - Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is pacing to be the most watched season of the OC series with almost 2 million average total viewers, up 10 percent from the previous season, according to Nielsen. Tuesday night's episode garnered 1.36 million adults 18-49, the highest rated since the premiere (2/7/12).

In the next episode, premiering Tuesday, April 3 at 9p.m ET/PT, Vicki finally gets answers about Briana's health, while Alexis endures the agony of getting her nose cast removed. Meanwhile, Tamra, Gretchen and Heather participate in a "Mud Run" for charity, and injuries are a plenty. Finally, filled with unexpected emotion, Tamra hesitates when finalizing her divorce from Simon. For a sneak peek go to: http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county/season-7/videos/things-get-messy

Source: Nielsen Media Research, LS data.

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