‘Real Housewives Of Orange County’ Star Vicki Gunvalson Teases An “Evolution” In Tamra Judge’s And Shannon Beador’s Friendship This Season: “I Just Try To Keep The Peace”

The OG of the OC is back! After a four-year pause, Vicki Gunvalson made her triumphant return to Real Housewives of Orange County for its groundbreaking 20th season. Gunvalson feels very “blessed” to be asked back to the franchise she help start with Bravo boss Andy Cohen. Gunvalson still gets “emotional” when she thinks back to when Cohen offered her an orange and a chance to return to the show during last year’s BravoCon. “I think I cried all night and I slept with the orange,” remembered Gunvalson. “I’m still sleeping with the orange. It’s all rotted. It’s got hair on it, but it’s beautiful.” During the Season 20 premiere, it was clear that Gunvalson hasn’t missed a beat. Balancing life between her beloved Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Coto de Caza, California, Gunvalson is still whoopin