Vicki Gunvalson disses ‘very aggressive’ stars of ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’: ‘Shut up!’

Vicki Gunvalson thinks the women of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” are “very aggressive.”

While chatting exclusively with Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea,” the “Real Housewives of Orange County” icon opened up about her first time meeting the Rhode Island “Housewives.”

“I didn’t even know who they were,” Gunvalson admitted. “I was like, ‘Hi, bye. You’re all fighting. I’m staying away from that.’”

Vicki Gunvalson from Real Housewives sitting on a brown couch. — Vicki Gunvalson spoke exclusively to Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea.” Michael McWeeney

Vicki Gunvalson sitting on a brown couch during an interview. — The “Real Housewives of Orange County” star, pictured in Page Six’s studio, said she met the “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” cast while filming “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.” Michael McWeeney

She added, “They’re very aggressive.”

Gunvalson, 64, met the newbie reality stars while filming “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” at “Real Housewives of New York City” alum Dorinda Medley’s Bluestone Manor in February. The show is celebrating 20 years of “Real Housewives” with a cross-country trip featuring 82 different “Housewives.”

Despite being at Medley’s New England residence, the cast members of Bravo’s latest “Housewives” franchise were hardly making it nice, according to Gunvalson.

Dolores Catania, Elizabeth McGraw, Alicia Carmody, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi from The Real Housewives of Rhode Island pose together. — Gunvalson said the “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” cast was “fighting” at Dorinda Medley’s Bluestone Manor. Dolores Catania, Liz McGraw, Alicia Carmody and Jo-Ellen Tiberi are pictured above in the first season of “RHORI.” Scott Eisen/Bravo via Getty Images

Ashley Iaconetti and Rosie DiMare from — Gunvalson described the “RHORI” women as “very aggressive.” Ashley Iaconetti and Rosie DiMare are pictured above in the first season of “RHORI.” Scott Eisen/Bravo via Getty Images

“It’s like, ‘The cameras aren’t here. What’re you guys doing? Shut up. This is my show. We are here for Season 20, ‘Ultimate Girls Trip,’” she recalled. “It was just awkward.”

Based on the “RHUGT” trailer alone, “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” stars Kelsey Swanson and Rosie DiMare appear to get into a heated tiff.

Swanson, 32, and DiMare, 35, did not get along in their first season of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.”

Kelsey Swanson smiling at an outdoor event with bright pink and green lighting. — Kelsey Swanson, pictured above in the first season of “RHORI,” is seen arguing with DiMare in the “RHUGT” trailer. Scott Eisen/Bravo via Getty Images

The cast of Real Housewives of Rhode Island poses for a promotional photo on the beach, with a lighthouse in the background. — Despite their drama, “RHORI” (cast pictured above) opened to record ratings when it premiered in April 2026. Bronson Farr/Bravo via Getty Images

Amid a disagreement about the square footage of DiMare’s house, the former news anchor infamously called Swanson a “slam pig,” coining one of the most memorable Bravo insults since James Kennedy called Tom Sandoval a “worm with a mustache” in “Vanderpump Rules.”

Drama aside, “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” opened to impressive ratings when it first premiered in April. The show, which has already been renewed for Season 2, currently holds the record for Bravo’s biggest multiplatform series premiere since 2024, per Deadline.

However, to keep that momentum going, Gunvalson — who has, admittedly, only watched “a little bit” of “RHORI” as it “scares” her — urged the women to “settle down.”

Rosie DiMare and Alicia Carmody from — Gunvalson, however, has only watched “a little bit” of “RHORI.” DiMare and Carmody are pictured above in the first season of “RHORI.” Seacia Pavao/Bravo via Getty Images

Vicki Gunvalson from Real Housewives sits on a brown couch during an interview at Page Six studio. — Gunvalson, pictured in the Page Six studio, urged the “RHORI” women to “settle down.” Michael McWeeney

“Be authentic,” she said. “Would you do this in real life? Because if you wouldn’t do it in real life, what are you doing it on camera for?”

That’s why they call her the “OG of OC”!

“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” premieres Aug. 9 at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

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