By Molly Claire Goddard
12:56am PDT, Oct 29, 2025
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On the first episode of Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition, Angie Katsanevas trades in her lavish lifestyle for a rustic existence. "I'm always willing to throw my hat in the ring in order to learn and grow from an experience. I thought it sounded so fun," she says. "I feel like they gave me that particular swap for a reason. They knew I would adjust. I love children and I was willing to get my hands dirty. This is their life, I'm going to put myself in it, soak up every moment and learn from it."
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On the episode, Angie Katsanevas travels to Idaho to swap lives with a woman who lives completely off the grid. Luckily, the hairstylist's RHOSLC costar Mary Cosby checked in on her husband, Shawn Trujillo, and her daughter, Elektra, while she was away. "It was a really special part of the show. Obviously, it brought fun and laughter," she says. "Mary was texting me while I was out there. But for her to see what was going on [at my house] and see where this woman [who I swapped lives with] is from, I think it sent Mary into orbit. She was thinking, 'Oh my gosh, is Angie okay?' It was great that she came. Elektra told me she was happy to see her."
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After joining RHOSLC as a full-time cast member in Season 4, Angie Katsanevas became a fan-favorite amongst the widely beloved cast. "Everyone in our group is funny. There are a lot of comedic moments and laughter," she says. "People say we're like a parody of Housewives. I giggle when I see that. Whether we're trying to be funny or not, we are. I will also say there's some true friendships and really as women we are bonded. There's real chemistry. I care about these women. I love them, of course some more than others. But we're there for each other."
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Despite navigating drama and the pressures of being in the public eye, Angie Katsanevas hasn't wavered on who she is because of her upbringing. "My dad really kept us grounded. He was very humble and modest. His life was similar to what I lived in Idaho," she says. "We know who we are. We have a very strong sense of self. Faith, the Greek culture, community, having a big family really helped me have a strong identity. I'm easy to get to know in real life. I feel like it's finally translating on television."
New episodes of Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition air Tuesdays on Bravo at 9 p.m. ET.
