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Actuality TV might thrive on drama, however few storylines are as surprising as not seeing Vicki Gunvalson on The Actual Housewives of Orange County. For followers who assumed the OG of the OC would at the very least make a visitor look in Season 19, the information is each stunning and just a little telling.
Throughout a current chat on Jeff Lewis Stay, Vicki appeared alongside longtime pal (and occasional frenemy) Shannon Beador. When a caller requested if she’d be making any appearances this season, her reply was blunt: “I miss you too. And the reply is not any. They by no means known as me.”
The shock within the room was speedy. Even in seasons previous, after her full-time departure, Vicki had made fast pop-ins or cameo appearances. This time? Not even a dinner scene.
“Nothing. Which may be very uncommon,” she emphasised. “Yeah. I normally are available and do one thing. If not full time, I’m doing one thing.”
Shannon was visibly affected, saying she felt “unhappy” about her pal being disregarded. However Jeff Lewis suspected there is perhaps extra occurring behind the scenes. He introduced up Vicki’s look on Vice’s The Darkish Aspect of Actuality, the place she criticized how Bravo portrayed her studying about her mom’s demise on digital camera.
Wanting again, Vicki didn’t sugarcoat her remorse: “The Darkish Aspect of Actuality. I ought to have by no means performed it,” she mentioned. “And I knew they had been setting me up, and I instructed Andy about it. He goes, ‘Properly, you mentioned that you simply’ll by no means forgive us.’”
She doubled down on why the expertise nonetheless stings: “It was fairly sh*tty. Finish of the day, for those who’re listening to that certainly one of your dad and mom died and so they’re rolling cameras in your face, after which it’s important to see it going again in time.”
Jeff famous that different Housewives have spoken out and nonetheless discovered their approach again to Bravo. However Vicki didn’t appear significantly inquisitive about taking part in the comeback recreation.
“No matter. I’m working alone sh*t proper now,” she mentioned.
Whether or not this marks the top of the Vicki-era for good or only a short-term pause, followers can be watching. However for now, RHOC rolls on—with out its unique queen bee.
