“Vicki has not filmed yet,” a source revealed. But Gunvalson addressed the rumors on Twitter on Saturday, February 9, writing, “Unless you hear it from me, then it’s simply a rumor. I am in negotiations.”
Meanwhile, it appears that the Bravo hit reality show will include a new cast member, Braunwyn Windham-Burke of Laguna Beach, California. Braunwyn is married to tech center Channelstars CEO Sean Burke, describes herself as “a globe-trotting mom to seven amazing kids” on her blog, Barefoot in Heels, reports the publication.
Over the weekend, Windham-Burke was spotted filming scenes with Shannon Beador and Kelly Dodd at The Quiet Woman restaurant, which Bravo cameras were spotted at the location as the ladies were seen having a good time.
Meanwhile, a new report claims that the OG of the OC is “absolutely crushed” after the network decided to reduce her role on the show. “Word started spreading around that she was getting the axe a couple of weeks ago, but no one really believed it until they started filming without her.”
While Gunvalson has claimed that she’s “in negotiations right now,” the insider claims that it's most likely that she will not settle for a friend role.
“She’s been demoted, but she hasn’t agreed to take the offer,” a source close to production told Radar Online. “Typically, the ladies are given a really short time, like five days, to either accept the offer from the network, or leave the show. There aren’t a lot of negotiations.”
“Vicki’s attorneys are talking to her,” the source continued. “RHOC has been her whole life for like 15 years and she is the O.G. for a reason,” the insider told Radar Online. “Now Tamra is going to be the longest standing housewife.”
Apparently, the demotion was due to the fact that Gunvalson doesn’t have a storyline. “When you added that on top of the cocaine drama with Kelly [Dodd], it was just her time to go.”
Gunvalson’s drug accusations against Dodd was critical in the network’s demotion decision. “The cocaine allegations played a part, but there was no organic story with the remaining cast,” the source added. “No one wanted to shoot with her.”
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