When Christine Quinn's Selling Sunset departure hit headlines in 2022, fans were fearful it was the beginning of the end for the real-estate Netflix series. But two series later - season eight of Selling Sunset was released on Netflix today - as much as we miss her, we can confirm that the show is still spectacular.
Christine Quinn was a staple figure of the cast from season one to five, but didn't return for the sixth instalment which aired in May 2023. During her unforgettable time at The Oppenheim Group, Christine was renowned for being at the epicentre of the drama, turning heads with her extravagant style and taking no prisoners.
Is there a chance we will see the return of the gift from the reality TV gods in a future series? It seems unlikely but we'll always hold out hope.
Why did Christine Quinn leave Selling Sunset?
The season five finale ended explosively, after Christine was hit with the jaw-dropping claim she had tried to bribe a client of fellow realtor Emma Hernan not to work with her.
Shortly after, in April 2022, it was reported that Christine had quit the Oppenheim Group, with a source telling US Weekly that it was her decision.
The reality star skipped the Selling Sunset season five reunion a month later after testing positive for Covid, but Oppenheim Group founder Jason Oppenheim confirmed the news that she was no longer part of the brokerage, admitting that there was no longer a place for her, but it could be subject to change.
'We’ve texted and we haven’t really addressed this situation,' he explained. 'She hasn’t reached out to talk about it. I know that she has some thoughts on it.
'Right now, there’s not a place for her at The Oppenheim Group. In the future, if she takes real estate seriously, if I can get an understanding of her perspective on things, if she changes her behaviour, if she brings in a big listing – there are a lot of reasons where I could consider her having a place at The Oppenheim Group but I have to say right now, there isn’t a place.'
Three months later, it was then confirmed that she was bowing out of the show to pursue her Crypto business RealOpen with then-husband Christian Richard, with whom she shares two-year-old Christian.
‘I really just feel it’s becoming difficult for me to just do my job because I’m constantly up against different bulls**t,’ she said in the penultimate episode of the fifth series. ‘I feel like I’ve just gotten to a point where I just don’t want to be in the office because it gets to a point where the drama is affecting my business and I don’t want that. I want to work for myself – be my own independent boss!’
Speaking to People, Christine added, 'I terminated my contract when the brokerage launched. I had to make a business decision that was for me, so I had to terminate the contract so I could move it over to my brokerage.'
Will Christine Quinn return to Selling Sunset?
In June, Christine sparked speculation that she could be returning to Selling Sunset when she reunited with her former co-stars Mary Fitzgerald, Nicole Young, Davina Potratz and Jason Oppenheim at the White Fox Boutique’s Hot Summer Nights Party at LAVO Hollywood.
Despite that, a Selling Sunset return doesn't appear to be on the cards for Christine as she recently said in an interview, ‘Moved on to better things and so much happier'.
How old is Christine Quinn?
Born 14 October 1988 - making her a Libra - Christine is 35 years old.
How tall is Christine Quinn?
In an interview with Grazia Christine revealed all saying, 'I’m 5ft9' - that makes her a full six inches taller than the Oppenheim twins Brett and Jason.
What is Christine Quinn's net worth?
Christine's net worth is estimated to be around $3million, although it's thought that if she had stayed on Selling Sunset that total would be a lot higher.
Her money comes not only from her career as a realtor, but also from her book entitled How To Be A Boss Bitch and her work as an influencer and model - she recently collaborated with Diesel for a denim collection.
Who is Christine Quinn's husband?
Christine tied the knot with retired tech entrepreneur Christian Richard Dumontet in 2019 - remember their incredibly dramatic wedding on Selling Sunset? - just one year after meeting through a mutual friend.
In April 2024 however, Christine announced her divorce from Christian and the pair are currently in the middle of a separation. The announcement came shortly after Christian was arrested for a domestic violence charge allegedly relating to his wife and their two-year-old son. According to reports, Richard was first brought into police custody on Tuesday 19 March after throwing a bag with a glass bottle at wife Christine in their Los Angeles home. He missed Christine, reportedly hitting their two-year-old son, also called Christian, in the process. The child was later taken to hospital in an ambulance, but was allegedly fine. Christine was granted a week-long restraining order.
As reported by Page Six, Richard was then arrested for a second time on Wednesday 20 March after he returned to his and Christine's home, breaching the restraining order. He was released on bail on the morning of Thursday 21 March.
As of the summer though Christine is single and ready to mingle - recently revealing that she is looking for love again. ‘Now taking baby daddy applications,’ she said in a now-deleted caption.
Does Christine Quinn have kids?
On 15 May 2021 Christine welcomed her son Christian. Christian Georges Dumontet was born at 4:22pm and weighed 6 lbs 14 oz.
In her first interview since giving birth, Christine told People, 'Baby C is more precious that I could have ever imagined. Nine months seems like a lifetime to wait to meet someone. It is the most incredible feeling to know that you have created life. My protective mama bear mentality is stronger than ever. My sole job is to protect him, to love him and to raise him.
'Let's just say he was born with good taste. He has a closet filled with designer outfits that I cannot wait to dress him in!'
What is Christine Quinn doing now?
After quitting Selling Sunset, Christine set up her own cryptocurrency brokerage called Real Open with Christian - who was an early adopter of cryptocurrency including Bitcoin.
As well as continuing her work as a model and influencer, she also released her own book entitled How To Be A Boss Bitch. Is there anyone better to write such a book?
Does Christine Quinn have Instagram?
Of course she does! You can follow Christine on Instagram @thechristinequinn.