OK! had a chance to chat with the ladies about the current season and delve a little more deeply into some of the cast's feuds — namely, everybody's beef with Ramona, who's quickly turning into the least-popular housewife in the history of housewives.
While LuAnn says she and Ramona have made peace as of late (Ramona famously threatened her and criticised her parenting skills), she didn't seem fully certain how long this stretch of serenity would last. When we asked her how you come to an agreement with someone like her, the countess didn't hold back.
"It’s like making a deal with the devil. I feel like I’ve kind of made a deal with the devil," she said. "But I know Ramona and we’ve known her for several years so I understand her, so it makes it easier for me so that no matter what she does, I kind of move on and try to take the higher road."
Meanwhile, Aviva recounts her awkward shoe shopping trip with her and thinks certain particulars about her personality make it hard for her to gel with others.
"I think she’s a loose cannon and you never know what you’re going to get with her and I wish I had known that sooner rather than later," she said.
Heather, who clashed so violently with Ramona she excluded her from the housewife trip to London, said Ramona's personality makes her feel "hyper," which isn't her true nature.
"You know, Ramona has been on the show for five years and I think that she has done things that she regrets," she said. "I’m not going to worry about it. I don’t have to skip down Cherry Lane with her, but I can certainly appreciate that. We’re very north and south, east and west."
Heather: Ramona’s Beef Against Me Is ‘Getting Old’
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While LuAnn says she and Ramona have made peace as of late (Ramona famously threatened her and criticised her parenting skills), she didn't seem fully certain how long this stretch of serenity would last. When we asked her how you come to an agreement with someone like her, the countess didn't hold back.
"It’s like making a deal with the devil. I feel like I’ve kind of made a deal with the devil," she said. "But I know Ramona and we’ve known her for several years so I understand her, so it makes it easier for me so that no matter what she does, I kind of move on and try to take the higher road."
Meanwhile, Aviva recounts her awkward shoe shopping trip with her and thinks certain particulars about her personality make it hard for her to gel with others.
"I think she’s a loose cannon and you never know what you’re going to get with her and I wish I had known that sooner rather than later," she said.
Heather, who clashed so violently with Ramona she excluded her from the housewife trip to London, said Ramona's personality makes her feel "hyper," which isn't her true nature.
"You know, Ramona has been on the show for five years and I think that she has done things that she regrets," she said. "I’m not going to worry about it. I don’t have to skip down Cherry Lane with her, but I can certainly appreciate that. We’re very north and south, east and west."
This season, Ramona has set her targets on new castmate Heather and she hasn’t let up since.
What does Heather think of the ongoing feud with Ramona?
“Ramona has to pay attention to something else other than me,” the founder of undergarment company Yummie Tummie said.
“I’m way too heavily on her radar for someone who she doesn’t get, understand or like. It’s just getting kind of old.”
It all started when Singer told Thomson that she talked way too much and made it hard to have a conversation with her.
That’s a bit like the pot calling the kettle black in this case and Thomson returned the criticism. Then, things blew up when Singer found out that she wasn’t invited to Thomson’s girls’ weekend in London.
“Ramona criticizes me for potentially being fake and some have said I didn’t invite Ramona to London for ratings,” she explains. “I didn’t even think about that. I’m too yellow-bellied to think about ratings. I wasn’t inviting Ramona to London, because I was worried about my brand.”
Fortunately for viewers (and those castmembers left behind), the London trips winds up on tonight’s episode.
Briana Shows Massive Baby Bump!
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Just months after getting married back in Orange County for a second time to make her family happy, Briana learned that she was pregnant with her first child. Vicki was going to be a grandmother. Ever since announcing the news, little has been said from Briana, meaning everyone is wondering just how pregnant Briana really is. A fan reached out to Vicki, asking her about Briana's pregnancy.
"Thank you for asking. She is doing fabulous and is a beautiful pregnant future mommy," Vicki tweeted while sharing a picture of Briana. It turns out, Briana has her entire nursery ready and she is very big. She could look like she could give birth any minute. However, her due date isn't until October.
Briana is expecting a baby boy with husband Ryan Culberson. Culberson will live with Vicki and Brooks while her husband is re-deployed to Afghanistan.
Vicki Talks Mended Relationship with Briana and Fight with Tamra!
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What does Heather think of the ongoing feud with Ramona?
“Ramona has to pay attention to something else other than me,” the founder of undergarment company Yummie Tummie said.
“I’m way too heavily on her radar for someone who she doesn’t get, understand or like. It’s just getting kind of old.”
It all started when Singer told Thomson that she talked way too much and made it hard to have a conversation with her.
That’s a bit like the pot calling the kettle black in this case and Thomson returned the criticism. Then, things blew up when Singer found out that she wasn’t invited to Thomson’s girls’ weekend in London.
“Ramona criticizes me for potentially being fake and some have said I didn’t invite Ramona to London for ratings,” she explains. “I didn’t even think about that. I’m too yellow-bellied to think about ratings. I wasn’t inviting Ramona to London, because I was worried about my brand.”
Fortunately for viewers (and those castmembers left behind), the London trips winds up on tonight’s episode.
Just months after getting married back in Orange County for a second time to make her family happy, Briana learned that she was pregnant with her first child. Vicki was going to be a grandmother. Ever since announcing the news, little has been said from Briana, meaning everyone is wondering just how pregnant Briana really is. A fan reached out to Vicki, asking her about Briana's pregnancy.
"Thank you for asking. She is doing fabulous and is a beautiful pregnant future mommy," Vicki tweeted while sharing a picture of Briana. It turns out, Briana has her entire nursery ready and she is very big. She could look like she could give birth any minute. However, her due date isn't until October.
Briana is expecting a baby boy with husband Ryan Culberson. Culberson will live with Vicki and Brooks while her husband is re-deployed to Afghanistan.
In an interview with WetPaint.com Vicki opens up about what happened this season, and her relationships with her daughter and former friend.
How is your relationship with Briana now?
My relationship with Briana is amazing. We definitely went through a month or so of conflict, but we are amazing now. She and Ryan moved back into my home, and they are fixing up the baby’s room and have decided to help me around this big house.
Ryan unfortunately has to return back to Afghanistan in November, and Briana really wanted to have me near her to help her out. They are very happy together — and once Ryan returns in 10 months, they will be purchasing a home. All is good!
Has Briana’s pregnancy brought you closer again? What are you looking forward to about welcoming your first grandchild?
Yes, absolutely. I am teaching Briana how to sew pillows and baby crib bedding, and we spend our nights together making dinner and taking the dogs for a walk. I am looking forward to watching my daughter love her child unconditionally, as I have loved her and Michael. I think she will finally understand that you love your children sometimes so much it hurts.
What did you think when you watched your fight with Tamra [Barney] on-screen? Do you still feel the way you felt then?
I am embarrassed and saddened on how I reacted. Hindsight of course is always 20/20 vision; we should have just left and discussed it off camera on another day. Unfortunately, the problem between Tamra and myself had been brewing for a few months, and my patience had worn thin.
I’m saddened and hurt that we have drifted, and wished it had never happened. I was in a very tough place, and it was unfortunate she was making me choose between her or Brooks. When cameras were off, we were all friends — when the cameras came on she was a different person towards Brooks.
What was your experience with this season’s reunion?
I feel it was a very good reunion, until the last hour, and then it turned ugly. I hope my fans will be proud to support me as this season comes to a close. Overall, new friendships were made and others were tested, but that’s life. Our life is played out in front of the camera, but we all understand that is the essence of the show. For me, to close my seventh season, as the only original cast member, makes me only look forward to a bright future!
Alexis [Bellino] has been very outspoken about the way you’ve had her back and been a true friend. Do you feel the same way about her?
Absolutely! I really have come to love Alexis. She’s an amazing woman, mother, and wife and has always been very real, kind, and honest with me. It’s nice to be around someone who doesn’t want to judge or pick a fight with someone all the time.
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How is your relationship with Briana now?
My relationship with Briana is amazing. We definitely went through a month or so of conflict, but we are amazing now. She and Ryan moved back into my home, and they are fixing up the baby’s room and have decided to help me around this big house.
Ryan unfortunately has to return back to Afghanistan in November, and Briana really wanted to have me near her to help her out. They are very happy together — and once Ryan returns in 10 months, they will be purchasing a home. All is good!
Has Briana’s pregnancy brought you closer again? What are you looking forward to about welcoming your first grandchild?
Yes, absolutely. I am teaching Briana how to sew pillows and baby crib bedding, and we spend our nights together making dinner and taking the dogs for a walk. I am looking forward to watching my daughter love her child unconditionally, as I have loved her and Michael. I think she will finally understand that you love your children sometimes so much it hurts.
What did you think when you watched your fight with Tamra [Barney] on-screen? Do you still feel the way you felt then?
I am embarrassed and saddened on how I reacted. Hindsight of course is always 20/20 vision; we should have just left and discussed it off camera on another day. Unfortunately, the problem between Tamra and myself had been brewing for a few months, and my patience had worn thin.
I’m saddened and hurt that we have drifted, and wished it had never happened. I was in a very tough place, and it was unfortunate she was making me choose between her or Brooks. When cameras were off, we were all friends — when the cameras came on she was a different person towards Brooks.
What was your experience with this season’s reunion?
I feel it was a very good reunion, until the last hour, and then it turned ugly. I hope my fans will be proud to support me as this season comes to a close. Overall, new friendships were made and others were tested, but that’s life. Our life is played out in front of the camera, but we all understand that is the essence of the show. For me, to close my seventh season, as the only original cast member, makes me only look forward to a bright future!
Alexis [Bellino] has been very outspoken about the way you’ve had her back and been a true friend. Do you feel the same way about her?
Absolutely! I really have come to love Alexis. She’s an amazing woman, mother, and wife and has always been very real, kind, and honest with me. It’s nice to be around someone who doesn’t want to judge or pick a fight with someone all the time.
OK!, CeleBuzz, RealityTea
