It was announced in November 2025 that Vicki Gunvalson <\/strong>would return to \u201cThe Real Housewives of Orange County\u201d after several years of only making minor appearances. Now, season 20 is about to premiere on July 9, and the \u201cRHOC\u201d original forged member is revealing why her daughter, Briana Culberson<\/strong>, was against the concept. <\/p>\n The premiere event for season 20 of \u201cThe Real Housewives of Orange County\u201d took place in late June at The Commons on the NBCUniversal Studios lot. While there, the forged, including Gunvalson, took part in a panel discussion. <\/p>\n Specifically, while discussing her return to the show, she recalled her daughter Culberson, saying the hit Bravo series had caused problems within the 64-year-old\u2019s personal life when she was a forged member. <\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n Based on PEOPLE<\/a>, Gunvalson revealed, \u201cBriana said, \u2018No, Mom. The show has never been good for you. You\u2019ve at all times lost relationships.’\u201d Currently, Gunvalson is dating Michael Smith<\/strong>, and her daughter feared that her return to the show could lead on to the connection\u2019s eventual demise. <\/p>\n She stated, \u201cShe really enjoyed me with Michael, and we were just starting a brand new relationship, a pair years old, and she or he\u2019s like, \u2018Why do you wish to do that? Don\u2019t put him on.’\u201d <\/p>\n Gunvalson continued discussing her daughter\u2019s concerns about returning to \u201cThe Real Housewives of Orange County\u201d regarding her relationship with Smith. When it comes to his involvement with the show, she said, \u201cI\u2019m like, \u2018Okay, I won\u2019t put him on.’\u201d The mom of two added, \u201cShe\u2019s very protective over me.\u201d<\/p>\n Still, this doesn\u2019t mean fans won\u2019t meet Smith through the show. Gunvalson explained that he \u201cdid appear slightly bit this yr.\u201d<\/p>\n Elsewhere on the \u201cRHOC\u201d premiere event, Gunvalson recalled that she initially turned down the show when she was approached within the mid-2000s, noting that her then-husband, Donn Gunvalson<\/strong>, was against appearing on reality television. <\/p>\n She stated, \u201cMy husband on the time, Donn, said, \u2018There\u2019s no way we\u2019re doing a reality show. You’re employed too hard. I work too hard. I need to return home and have peace.’\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe Real Housewives of Orange County\u201d stays one among Bravo\u2019s hottest shows. Nonetheless, following the trailer release<\/a>, some usual viewers say they might skip this season. Nonetheless, overall, Bravo fans seem excited for Gunvalson to seem on the show in a full-time capability. <\/p>\nVicki Says Fans Will Get Glimpses Of Her Boyfriend On \u2018RHOC\u2019<\/h2>\n
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