Vicki Gunvalson is back with her RHOC orange, but she still hasn’t let Andy Cohen forget the day he took it away.
During a Watch What Happens Live appearance following the premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20, Gunvalson and Cohen looked back on their two-decade Housewives journey — with Gunvalson making sure to remind him that she wasn’t exactly thrilled when he fired her.
Gunvalson was let go from The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2020 after 14 seasons with the franchise, including a Season 14 demotion to “friend.” Bravo said the decision was made to bring in newer blood and fresh storylines. After her controversial exit, Gunvalson returned as a full-time cast member for RHOC’s 20th season.
“Since I gave Vicki the orange, it’s like I feel like every time I see you, we are more connected,” Cohen said, reflecting on their longtime relationship after Gunvalson praised him for respecting her.
Gunvalson quickly fired back: “Because I didn’t like it when you fired me!”
“I know,” Cohen replied with a laugh.
While Gunvalson has brought up her frustration with her exit before, Cohen shifted the conversation to celebrating RHOC’s unprecedented 20-season run.
“It’s unheard of for a series to be on the air for 20 years, 20 seasons,” Cohen said, adding that he has known Gunvalson since the beginning and that the show has changed both of their lives.
“So, I feel very connected to you in a really nice way,” Cohen said. “And I feel like, this has been such an amazing ride and I’m so grateful for it and I’m grateful for you and I’m grateful for every housewife that has stepped in front of the cameras and opened up their lives to to fans of the show like me and Sarah [Sherman] and all of you and our queens and it’s it’s an amazing thing.”
The Real Housewives of Orange County is on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
