Christine Quinn is back with the “Selling Sunset” crew!
The reality TV personality has rung the bell on her four-year break on the show as she prepares to join the cast for filming right after the negotiations are done and dusted.
The 37-year-old’s “Selling Sunset” exit has been credited for changing the entire trajectory from an authentic production to a less interesting one due to the genuine energy Christine Quinn brought to the show and how well she connected with the viewers.
Inside Christine Quinn’s Return To The Real Estate Series
The show’s tenth season will welcome Quinn back after filming was delayed for her to complete negotiations, four years after she bowed out in 2022. Quinn’s TV comeback comes a few months after Chrishell Stause announced in November that she was leaving the show after nine seasons.
Stause will not be making a return to the series, nor will Nicole Young and Chelsea Lazkani, who joined the show in 2020 and 2022, respectively. Quinn debuted on the show in 2019 alongside Stause, Maya Vander, Heather Rae El Moussa, and Davina Potratz.
Together, they formed part of the Oppenheim Group in Los Angeles, owned by twin brothers Jason and Brett Oppenheim. As noted by US Magazine, she left the show after the conclusion of its fifth season in 2022, stating that her departure was meant to propel her to pursue her own brokerage, which she created with her ex-husband, Christian Dumontet.
The Reality Star Hinted At A Possible Return In February
As shared by The Blast, Quinn got candid about making a return to the show and largely leaned towards being unsure, but noted that talks were being had behind the scenes. According to her, she would always be open to having fun and closing deals on the show, but the entire situation needs to make sense for her as well before she gives a positive nod.
Quinn further revealed that despite exiting the show, she still keeps in touch with some of the cast, like Jason, whom she loves so dearly, alongside other female cast members from the show. The former Netflix star then added that since leaving, she has not watched the show, but she is fully aware that things took a darker turn compared to when she was on the show.
She stated that people have been acting like a veil was lifted off their faces about certain situations she had addressed, where they thought she was being dramatic. According to her: “I had a lot of people that told me, ‘I went back and watched the season over again, and it’s like I was wearing rose colored glasses the first time I saw it.’ And so that does make me feel good.”
Davina Potratz Spilled The Tea On The Effect Of Constantly Changing Casts
Potratz noted that since Quinn left the show alongside other stars like Vander, the tone and balance of the series changed totally. The Blast stated that she described the early cast of the show as the perfect storm of ambition, luxury, and personality, which had been difficult to replicate since they left.
She praised the combination of Quinn’s charming personality, Maya’s calm demeanor and pragmatism, with Potratz’s honest professionalism as a chemistry made-for-TV success. Potratz emphasized that fans loved watching them unravel and find their way back in front of the camera, although what they had was not perfect, it was real.
She continued that as the show introduced more storylines and new faces every season, the emotional connections that once defined the season began to wane. Potratz added that while the new cast brought their flair and unique touch to the show, constantly swapping out casts prevents audiences from building the same kind of investment and commitment.
Christine Quinn’s Return Comes Right In The Middle Of Her Divorce
The former Netflix star dealt with a huge blow in her marriage, two years after she stepped aside on the show, as she filed for divorce from Dumontet in April 2024. Nearly one year after the filing, she revealed in a 2025 interview that people did not really know the things going on in the marriage and how bad things were.
The reality star, who is currently staying in Texas with her son, stressed that she had to relocate because she did not have a choice, and was granted an emergency protective order, but her ex violated that. She added that her ex kept coming back to the house, prompting them to stay in hotels and couch-surfing while in Texas.
Quinn revealed that relocating meant leaving her life behind, completely stripped of everything she knew overnight and forced to deal with a resourceless, dehumanizing situation. She alluded to several issues leading to the marriage deteriorating before she eventually filed for divorce.
The 37-Year-Old And Christian Dumontet’s Divorce Began With A Domestic Conflict
The reality star and Dumontet’s marriage came crashing down after five years, and what followed was a nasty legal battle. The former couple got into it when the police got involved right after the Netflix alum claimed her estranged husband threw a bag of clothes, which accidentally landed on their son.
While Dumontet denied the incident, he was still arrested on an assault with a deadly weapon charge, but he was eventually released on bond. Following his experience and arrest, Dumontet proceeded with the divorce filing, stating that their marriage broke down due to irreconcilable differences. The software engineer requested sole custody of their son and requested for a termination of the “Selling Sunset” star’s right to spousal support.
Quinn and her estranged husband advanced their legal battle by seeking a restraining order against each other. The Netflix alum emerged victorious in two ways: first, getting her estranged husband to stay 100 yards away, and also winning exclusive use of their home in Los Angeles.
Season 10 of “Selling Sunset” is shaping up to be a blast with Christian Quinn’s presence!
