Vicki Gunvalson is again on “The Real Housewives of Orange County” for its twentieth season. Now, following the much-talked-about premiere, the 64-year-old is opening up about her battle with Heather Dubrow and defending herself after accusing her co-star and her husband, Terry Dubrow, of utilizing an inheritance to pay for his or her mansion.
One of the talked-about elements of the “Actual Housewives of Orange County” season 20 premiere got here when Dubrow confronted Gunvalson for beforehand stating that she and her husband, Terry, had been wealthy due to an inheritance they’d obtained.
Following the confrontation, Gunvalson doubled down, saying she doesn’t know some other docs who reside in $40 million properties. Not too long ago, throughout a Page Six interview, she was requested concerning the comment. The “RHOC” star started, “I believe Heather realizes, you recognize, it was only a remark.”
She added, “Whether or not it’s true or not, I simply have a distinct viewpoint of it.” After that, she highlighted Terry’s success, saying, “He’s a producer, he has ‘Botched,’ he’s additionally a plastic surgeon.” From there, Gunvalson talked about how Dubrow had acknowledged that she and Terry’s mother and father had been alive, noting that each their fathers had died, as did Terry’s brother.
Vicki Says Individuals Like Heather Shouldn’t Be Ashamed Of Inheritances
Gunvalson continued to defend her remark that the Dubrows had been residing lavishly because of an inheritance, citing her personal profession in monetary planning. She mentioned, “It[the money] is gonna go someplace, and if it went to them, good for them, personal it.”
After that, in talking about her personal “legacy plan,” Gunvalson acknowledged that her kids will inherit from what she leaves behind, as will her grandchildren. She mentioned, “They shouldn’t be embarrassed as a result of I labored actually laborious my complete life and no matter quantity they get, they get.”
The “RHOC” star continued, “I believe Heather ought to personal it if that’s the reality and if it’s not the reality, I misspoke.” Gunvalson then mentioned of the couple, “I really like them. I respect them, however one way or the other it obtained introduced up- that doesn’t make sense. The numbers don’t make sense.”
Heather And Terry Dubrow Not too long ago Offered A $16.5 Million House
Gunvalson didn’t say which of the Dubrows’ properties she was referring to in her commentary. Nonetheless, in line with Yahoo Finance, the couple offered a sprawling Beverly Hills mansion in 2025 for a reported $16.5 million. It offered in August after being listed in March. They purchased the house for a reported $16.1 million two years earlier than.
Initially, the couple deliberate to have an asking value of round $40 million. Nonetheless, they then listed it for $25 million after their plans to renovate would have been too costly. Then, in Could, the worth dropped to beneath $20 million.
Vicki Additionally Known as Out Her Co-Stars’ Monetary Choices
Throughout the Web page Six interview, the hosts requested Gunvalson whether or not, given her monetary planning and insurance coverage background, she is ever bothered by her co-stars’ poor selections and if she intervenes. For context, the “RHOC” star launched COTO Insurance coverage & Monetary Companies in 1994.
She mentioned, “Sure, and sure, I do. You’ll see this season.” Gunvalson continued, “I wrestle with it as a result of I’m uber accountable with paying my taxes and ensuring that I overpay so I get slightly refund on the finish.”
The Bravo star added, “So, I simply run my house in a different way than loads; I don’t overspend.” In giving examples of her frugality, she acknowledged that she doesn’t use Uber Black and that her solely actual splurging is with airline tickets when it is smart to guide top quality.
Gunvalson then referred to as herself “a steward of cash.”
The Scores For ‘RHOC’ Season 20 Are Up
Season 20 of “The Actual Housewives of Orange County” premiered on Bravo on July 9. Notably, not solely is it the present’s twentieth 12 months, however it marks the milestone for the “Housewives” franchise as an entire. Now, following the premiere, it’s been reported that 0.627 million individuals watched the episode.
It additionally had a 0.10 rankings share within the 18- 49-year-old demographic. The present’s newest rankings signify a rise over its Nineteenth-season premiere, which delivered 0.516 million viewers. It has a 0.09 share within the demographic. In fact, these figures don’t embody viewership from Peacock.
Along with Gunvalson and Dubrow, the season stars Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Jennifer Pedranti, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, and beginner Carmella Garcia.
“The Actual Housewives of Orange County” airs on Thursday nights.
