The season's executive producers are Andrew Hoegl, Barrie Bernstein, Lisa Shannon, Pam Healy and Andy Cohen.

[7] Hadid revealed that she wished could depart the series on higher note, alluding to last years storyline revolving around her health.

[15] That same month, Kyle Richards was also returning to season seven, due to Bravo sharing a photo of the camera crew in her kitchen.

Grammer went on to describe a party that had been filmed and in attendance was returning wives Richards and Davidson as well as season six's Erika Girardi.

[22][23] On November 1, 2016, Bravo announced the six wives to be featured in the seventh season would be Vanderpump, Kyle Richards, Rinna, Davidson, Girardi and newcomer Dorit Kemsley.

In the official trailer for the season, it was revealed that former housewives Camille Grammer and Kim Richards would make guest appearances.

Soon after leaving her hometown at 19-years-old, Kemsley arrived in Italy, where she used her bachelor's degree in marketing, design and communication at a global swimwear company.

When the couple isn't raising their kids they run their management company, Nixxi Entertainment, with clients such as Boy George and Pelé.

[26] Although Kemsley juggles hosting events for the management company, raising a family and designing clothes, she still maintains time for organizations such as Safe Kids.