She might've been dubbed the 'fence sitter' of The Real Housewives of Cheshire, but in our minds that just means Seema Malhotra is full of juicy show secrets just waiting to be teased and spilled; less time shouting and screaming on camera means more time quietly monitoring EVERYTHING off camera.
Plus, Seema's hair is so big and wonderfully bouncy, it's just got to be full of secrets.
We actually know this for a fact, as over the years, Seema has become a master at spilling just enough show tea on social media to whet our appetites ahead of a new series, while masterfully never giving anything away that might get her in trouble with producers.
It's a skill, and no shade, but it's one Lauren Simon could use a few lessons in (we say that with love). After all, we now know that a series OG is returning to the fold this series after Lauren accidentally shared a snap of her behind-the-scenes with the ladies, and then swiftly deleted it.
Anyway, our Seema – who is part of the expensive furniture at Real Housewives of Cheshire HQ at this point – has done it again, and frankly, the milestone series can't come quick enough.
Back in September 2024, Lauren and Tanya Bardsley exclusively told Closer online to expect some 'new and old faces' in series 18 – the milestone series marking ten years of The Real Housewives of Cheshire – and now Seema has added a little more context to that tea spillage, commenting on the rumours during one of her ever-juicy Instagram Q&As.
When asked to spill on new cast members, Seema revealed, 'Oh God, only if you knew. Only if you knew what is happening this season. Like, I'm not saying nothing, but you just need to tune in for every single episode. That's all I'm saying. It's great.'
Just think, somewhere in those luscious locks lies the answer.
Whoever Seema is referring to will follow in the footsteps of influencer Eleanor Egar, who joined the cast as a friend of Paige Chohan at the start of series 17 – and who just confirmed that her and partner Chris are expecting a little girl this summer.
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Ben Pulsford is a digital writer for Bauer Media, writing for both Closer online and heatworld. When he's not getting paid to gossip about TOWIE, Love Island and The Real Housewives of Cheshire, he's storming the London LGBTQ+ scene as drag queen, Beary Poppins. Both Ben and Beary are awaiting an invite to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire for series 18. The budget's not there, but the drama is 💅.