Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County is coming to a close. Though the ratings aren’t what they used to be, this season proved there is still room for the Housewives. Vicki Gunvalson made a few appearances this season, but some fans want her back full-time. Now, she’s opening up about the possibility of a return, how she feels about the cast, and her strained relationship with Tamra Judge.
Vicki is one of the OGs from RHOC, and she has even proclaimed herself “the OG of the OC.” However, she was demoted to the friend of role for season 14. Sadly, she then announced she was leaving the series in 2020.
Recently, Vicki visited SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, where she spoke candidly about her experience on RHOC and how she feels about the series today. When asked if she is interested in returning, Vicki said, “Well, a lot of people say it depends on who’s on the cast. There is some disconnect with, obviously, everybody knows Tamra and I.”
She added, “It would be very difficult to film with her, but you know, I always have interests. It’s like something I started. I don’t want to just drop off and die.”
Jeff then asked her about the conversation that she would have to have with Tamra to work out their differences. She responded, “I’m good with a conversation and I care about her a lot. I just don’t like how she treats people and that’s my stance. I don’t want to be around people that hurt people, and our circle gets super small as you get older, and that’s where I’m at with her. I want really, truly for her to have a great life. ”
Vicki continued, “I don’t want her to continue to be hurting people every season, and I had to make a stance. I was like, my clients have said to me, ‘Are you friends with her,’ and my other friends that aren’t on the show. So, you know, we’re like, ‘Are you friends with people like that in California?’ ‘Cause they’re very protective over me. I’m in a little bubble here. I’m from Chicago, as you know, and so it’s difficult for me to defend her all the time. It’s like, actually, I have to say no.”
Jeff also asked Vicki what changes she would make to the show if she were to return and if she had control.
According to her, “I mean, I love Jen. I think Jen was a great cast. Her and I are close. I don’t know where the producers are at with when is enough, enough of a person, so if it’s 10 seasons or 12 seasons, I don’t know.”
She added, “I like Gina and Emily. I think they’re good, but I used to sit down with Kathleen French from Evolution and say, ‘What do you got coming up this next year?’ Well, what do they say? ‘I’m gonna fight with Tamra?’ There’s no substance. There’s no core. I want to be inspired when I watch a show.”
Regarding who she would get rid of, Vicki said, “Well, I would definitely get rid of Tamra. I think enough is enough with this throwing napkins and FBI hats and going into people’s junk. I just think it’s, enough is enough, and she knows I’ve felt that way. It’s not because I’m not on, and she is.”
“I just think enough is enough, and everybody I talk to say it’s too much with her. She’s always in people’s stuff, but she doesn’t want anybody in her stuff, so I like everybody on the show. I don’t want to call names out because then they’re gonna call me and text me,” she added.
Vicki then said she would get rid of Heather Dubrow, which many may find to be a controversial take since she’s so well-liked overall.
According to Vicki, “I don’t know why Heather’s doing it. Why are you on the show? Most people in this lifespan that we’re in, we do it for the money and for the fame and for notoriety. She’s got all that, so I don’t understand it. I love Heather. I think she’s great. I love Dr. Dubrow. Enough is enough.”
Vicki and Jeff also raised questions about where Heather is living. Additionally, Vicki would support Heather going to RHOBH.
She then said, “And I would absolutely get rid of Alexis. I think she’s toxic, she’s a nightmare, I think she’s just bizarre.”
Fans can Listen to SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live on weekdays on Radio Andy (Channel 102) or The Jeff Lewis Channel (Channel 789). RHOC airs on Bravo on Thursday nights.
