Is Vicki Gunvalson the voice of reason we didn’t know we needed, or is she just being a bitter OG? Because the Real Housewives of Orange County icon just went OFF on the newbie stars of Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and honey, we are LIVING for the shade.
The legendary housewife—you know, the woman who basically invented flipping tables and talking heads—recently decided to offer some unsolicited advice to the Fresh Fish swimming in Rhode Island’s turbulent waters. And let’s just say it wasn’t a gentle splash; it was a full-on tsunami of criticism. Vicki called the new cast “very aggressive” and basically told them to pipe down with a blunt “Shut up!” Imagine having THAT much nerve? We’re obsessed.
Sources close to Vicki suggest she’s concerned about the direction reality TV is heading, claiming these new housewives are bringing too much aggression and not enough elegance to the franchise. The OG apparently believes there’s a certain class and sophistication that should come with the Housewives crown—something she feels the Rhode Island crew is severely lacking. Talk about gatekeeping at its finest!
The RHORI cast hasn’t been shy about clapping back either. One insider spilled that the newer generation of housewives thinks Vicki is just jealous she’s no longer the center of attention in the reality TV universe. They’re allegedly unfazed by her criticism, viewing it as irrelevant commentary from someone whose era is fading into the distance. OUCH. That’s gotta sting, even for someone as thick-skinned as Vicki.
What makes this tea even juicier is the timing. Just as RHORI is gaining serious momentum and viewers are tuning in weekly, here comes Vicki throwing shade like she’s still relevant to the conversation. The irony? She’s inadvertently giving them free publicity. Smart move or desperate grab for attention? You decide, bestie.
Industry experts are weighing in, suggesting this could be the beginning of an intergenerational housewife war. Will Vicki double down on her criticism, or will the Rhode Island ladies force her to eat her words? Either way, we’re here for every delicious second of it.
What do you think? A) Vicki is absolutely right to call out the aggressive behavior B) The RHORI cast should ignore Vicki’s outdated opinions