Your tip
Your tip
RadarOnlineRadarOnline
or
Sign in with lockrMail

Tamra Judge 'Feels Really Bad' For Vicki Gunvalson Amid 'RHOC' Demotion

'But Vicki set herself up for this,' source says of TV shocker.

Tamra Judge Feels Bad For Vicki Gunvalson Amid RHOC Demotion
Source: Phillip Faraone/Bravo; Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Feb. 14 2019, Updated 1:36 p.m. ET

RadarOnline CommentsLink to FacebookShare to XShare to FlipboardShare to Email

As The Real Housewives of Orange County's Vicki Gunvalson deals with her shock demotion, Tamra Judge has shown support for her embattled co-star behind the scenes, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

"Tamra feels really bad for her, of course," a source told RadarOnline.com, adding "All of the ladies besides Kelly Dodd do."

Rival co-star Dodd gloated about Gunvalson's demotion with Flipping Out star Jeff Lewis on his radio show.

Article continues below advertisement

Gunvalson, 56, was "absolutely crushed" after the Bravo network suddenly pulled the plug on her full-time RHOC role, a source exclusively told RadarOnline.com.

The queen bee of RHOC was out after 13 long years on the hit reality show, with producers asking her to go from a full-time cast member to a "friend."

Although the insider revealed to RadarOnline.com that Gunvalson is "in negotiations right now," she most likely will not settle for a friend role.

Article continues below advertisement

"She’s been demoted, but she hasn’t agreed to take the offer,” a production source told RadarOnline.com.

The new insider explained, "Vicki set herself up for this. It wasn’t just one particular incident. It was a culmination of a lot of different things over the past couple of seasons."

According to the source, her friendly co-stars now hope she and boyfriend Steve Lodge will build their relationship away from TV cameras.

Article continues below advertisement

"The ladies saw Vicki go through so many relationships and they do feel like she and Steve could have a chance of staying together if she leaves the show," the source said.

"From what I hear he is supportive of her leaving and wants her to focus on her health and her family."

Gunvalson and Lodge have looked romantic while on a tropical getaway in the Bahamas together this week.

She participated in a tanzanite jewelry event during the trip, and on Monday, February 11, 2019, posted an Instagram story in which she was seen looking at diamond rings.

Article continues below advertisement

Gunvalson's coy post fueled engagement rumors, as she captioned it, "Doing a little shopping," while adding Lodge's Instagram account below it.

"No one is surprised by her ring shopping incident and it is just very typical Vicki,” the source said.

"She's expected to return to the U.S. either Wednesday or Thursday and she has to make up her mind about what she is going to do about the RHOC friend role offer when she returns."

We pay for juicy info! Do you have a story for RadarOnline.com? Email us at tips@radaronline.com, or call us at (866) ON-RADAR (667-2327) any time, day or night.

Get the exclusive celebrity scoop on all the stars you love before any of your friends by subscribing to our new podcast Straight Shuter below!

Image of a woman with shocked expression

Never Miss an

Exclusive

Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

READ MORE ON REALITY TV
en_badge_web_music

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2024 RADAR ONLINE™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. RADAR ONLINE is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.