'Excited' Lydia McLaughlin 'set to return to Real Housewives Of Orange County' four seasons after leaving the show

By Kirby Kristen For Dailymail.com

Published: 19:01 EST, 6 February 2017 | Updated: 19:05 EST, 6 February 2017

She previously was a full-time cast member of The Real Housewives Of Orange County during Season 8. 

And Lydia McLaughlin is set to make her reality TV return for the upcoming Season 12, according to Us Weekly. 

'She's really excited,' an insider told the magazine about the 35-year-old's Bravo comeback.

She's back! Lydia McLaughlin will return to The Real Housewives Of Orange County for the upcoming Season 12, according to Us Weekly. Pictured in January

She's back! Lydia McLaughlin will return to The Real Housewives Of Orange County for the upcoming Season 12, according to Us Weekly. Pictured in January

During her one season on the show she starred alongside Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Gretchen Rossi and Alexis Bellino. 

Lydia, Gretchen, and Alexis all left after the Season 8 finale which aired in September 2013. 

'It's bittersweet. I compare it to breaking up with a boyfriend you know you're not going to end up with — it's hard, but overall you know you're doing the right thing,' Lydia told Us Weekly at the time of her departure.

Season 8 Flashback: During Lydia's one season on the show she starred alongside Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Gretchen Rossi and Alexis Bellino

Season 8 Flashback: During Lydia's one season on the show she starred alongside Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Gretchen Rossi and Alexis Bellino

'It's bittersweet': 'I compare it to breaking up with a boyfriend you know you're not going to end up with,' Lydia told Us Weekly at the time of her departure in September 2013

'It's bittersweet': 'I compare it to breaking up with a boyfriend you know you're not going to end up with,' Lydia told Us Weekly at the time of her departure in September 2013

Since starring on the show, the magazine editor gave birth to her third son, Roman, who is now two-years-old. 

Lydia and her husband, Doug McLaughlin, have been married since 2006 and have two other young boys named Stirling and Maverick.

Last month, Bravo fans learned that Heather Dubrow would not be returning for the new season.

Going strong! Lydia and her husband, Doug McLaughlin, have been married since 2006. She posted this party picture of the pair on Instagram two weeks ago

Going strong! Lydia and her husband, Doug McLaughlin, have been married since 2006. She posted this party picture of the pair on Instagram two weeks ago

'Mom of boys': Since starring on the show, the magazine editor gave birth to her third son, Roman, who is now two-years-old. She and Doug also have sons Stirling and Maverick

'Mom of boys': Since starring on the show, the magazine editor gave birth to her third son, Roman, who is now two-years-old. She and Doug also have sons Stirling and Maverick

'These past five years have been an incredible journey, and I'm so proud to have been a part of such an iconic piece of pop culture,' Dubrow said in a statement.

Additionally, Meghan King Edmonds will not be making a return to the franchise after two seasons on the show. 

Meanwhile, Housewives veterans Vicki and Tamra are both on board the Season 12 roster.  

Season 12 roster in flux: Bravo fans have also recently learned that Heather Dubrow (center) and Meghan King Edmonds (far left) will not be returning. Season 10 cast photo above

Season 12 roster in flux: Bravo fans have also recently learned that Heather Dubrow (center) and Meghan King Edmonds (far left) will not be returning. Season 10 cast photo above

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