The end of an era has arrived. After 13 seasons, Vicki Gunvalson is no longer a main cast member of Real Housewives of Orange County. HOW COULD THEY DO THIS TO US? The OG of the OC is demoted to a âfriendâ role for the upcoming season 14. Despite this, it looks like a lot of the season still revolves around Vicki. We canât wait to see Vicki vs Kelly Dodd this season!
Vickiâs given viewers SO many memories over the years. Itâs genuinely upsetting to see her lose her orange. She carried the show with the Brooks Ayers scandal. Her feuds with Tamra Judge are legendary. Plus, we never want to see the Tres Amigas split up again. Without a doubt, nobody will ever replace Vicki in our hearts. We want her back full-time! However, Andy Cohen is the one who calls all the shots and can make that happen.Â
In an interview with Us Weekly, Andy sheds some light regarding Vickiâs future on the show. He says, âThe truth is weâre always looking to freshen up every show.â
That is great and all, but why do it at the expense of a reality TV legend? Nobody has withstood the Housewives test of time like Vicki. UGH.
Andy added, âSheâs been on the show for 14 years. That is an unprecedented run on a scripted show, on a reality show, anything.â
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Not only has she been on so long, but she always did her job. Unlike some other franchise OGâs, Vicki never bailed on a reunion taping. She always showed up. BOOM.
Even though she wonât be a main cast member, Andy is apparently still in her corner. He says if he has his way, âVicki will be on the show another 14 seasons.â A BIG REASON TO WHOOP IT UP!
Vickiâs willingness to be transparent is what makes her unlike so many fellow Housewives. That scene when Vicki learned of her motherâs death still haunts me! She puts it all out there like no other.
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Andy also confirmed Vicki has a large presence in season 14 stating, âSheâs very much a part of this season. And so itâs just, itâs just about keeping everything fresh.â
In other words, they think Vicki is too old to be the face of the franchise. Thatâs what it sounds like to me. Itâs important to realize that Vicki paved the way for the current crop of Housewives.
Andy also went on to say, âWe are always looking for new Housewives in every city basically. We always have kind of one eye out, no matter how great the cast is.â
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Orange County has been lackluster in recent years, so maybe this isnât the worst thing. It just feels weird without Vicki as a main cast member. Itâs like losing a family member.
Hopefully, Vicki returns as a full time Housewife next season and gives us more memories. THIS IS WHAT WE DESERVE. Reclaim your orange, Vicki.
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TELL US â DID VICKIâS DEMOTION SURPRISE YOU? WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE OC HOUSEWIFE? ARE YOU EXCITED FOR THIS SEASON OF THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY?
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