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We thought they would be announcing the entire cast at 1:00 pm EST, but it looks like they are only giving us one queen!

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We thought they would be announcing the entire cast at 1:00 pm EST, but it looks like they are only giving us one queen!

And it is… Valentina from Los Angeles, California!

Head here for the entire Season 9 cast list.

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