Vicki Gunvalson Defends Discussing Heather Dubrow’s Money

Vicki Gunvalson is back on “The Real Housewives of Orange County” for its 20th season. Now, following the much-talked-about premiere, the 64-year-old is opening up about her fight with Heather Dubrow and defending herself after accusing her co-star and her husband, Terry Dubrow, of using an inheritance to pay for their mansion.

One of the most talked-about parts of the “Real Housewives of Orange County” season 20 premiere came when Dubrow confronted Gunvalson for previously stating that she and her husband, Terry, were rich thanks to an inheritance they had received.

Following the confrontation, Gunvalson doubled down, saying she doesn’t know any other doctors who live in $40 million homes. Recently, during a Page Six interview, she was asked about the remark. The “RHOC” star began, “I think Heather realizes, you know, it was just a comment.”

She added, “Whether it’s true or not, I just have a different viewpoint of it.” After that, she highlighted Terry’s success, saying, “He’s a producer, he has ‘Botched,’ he’s also a plastic surgeon.” From there, Gunvalson mentioned how Dubrow had stated that she and Terry’s parents were alive, noting that both their fathers had died, as did Terry’s brother.

Vicki Says People Like Heather Shouldn’t Be Ashamed Of Inheritances

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Gunvalson continued to defend her comment that the Dubrows were living lavishly due to an inheritance, citing her own career in financial planning. She said, “It[the money] is gonna go somewhere, and if it went to them, good for them, own it.”

After that, in speaking about her own “legacy plan,” Gunvalson stated that her children will inherit from what she leaves behind, as will her grandchildren. She said, “They should not be embarrassed because I worked really hard my whole life and whatever number they get, they get.”

The “RHOC” star continued, “I think Heather should own it if that’s the truth and if it’s not the truth, I misspoke.” Gunvalson then said of the couple, “I love them. I respect them, but somehow it got brought up- that doesn’t make sense. The numbers don’t make sense.”

Heather And Terry Dubrow Recently Sold A $16.5 Million Home

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Gunvalson didn’t say which of the Dubrows’ homes she was referring to in her commentary. However, according to Yahoo Finance, the couple sold a sprawling Beverly Hills mansion in 2025 for a reported $16.5 million. It sold in August after being listed in March. They bought the home for a reported $16.1 million two years before.

Initially, the couple planned to have an asking price of around $40 million. However, they then listed it for $25 million after their plans to renovate would have been too expensive. Then, in May, the price dropped to below $20 million.

Vicki Also Called Out Her Co-Stars’ Financial Decisions

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During the Page Six interview, the hosts asked Gunvalson whether, given her financial planning and insurance background, she is ever bothered by her co-stars’ poor decisions and if she intervenes. For context, the “RHOC” star launched COTO Insurance & Financial Services in 1994.

She said, “Yes, and yes, I do. You’ll see this season.” Gunvalson continued, “I struggle with it because I’m uber responsible with paying my taxes and making sure that I overpay so I get a little refund at the end.”

The Bravo star added, “So, I just run my home differently than a lot; I don’t overspend.” In giving examples of her frugality, she stated that she does not use Uber Black and that her only real splurging is with airline tickets when it makes sense to book first class.

Gunvalson then called herself “a steward of money.”

The Ratings For ‘RHOC’ Season 20 Are Up

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Season 20 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” premiered on Bravo on July 9. Notably, not only is it the show’s 20th year, but it marks the milestone for the “Housewives” franchise as a whole. Now, following the premiere, it’s been reported that 0.627 million people watched the episode.