Set Adrift? Vicki & Fiance Steve Arrive Home From Cruise Amid 'RHOC' Firing Rumors
Jan. 6 2020, Updated 12:50 a.m. ET
Vicki Gunvalson arrived at the Port of Los Angeles after a week long New Year's cruise with her fiancé Steve Lodge.
But The Real Housewives of Orange County cast firing rumors were flying as they returned home!
RadarOnline.com's shocking exclusive revealed that the RHOC ladies are anxious for their new contracts as Bravo considers axing Vicki and her co-stars, a source said.
“The pickup letters are going to be sent out the week of January 6 and no one is safe,” the insider told RadarOnline.com.
“Bravo execs are considering firing everyone. They don’t want the show to be boring. They’re making the decision now and are going to let the ladies know soon.”
As RadarOnline.com readers know, Vicki, 57, was brutally demoted to a “friend” on the show after starring on the premiere episode way back in 2006.
“Vicki’s demotion may turn into her getting fired completely,” the source told RadarOnline.com.
As previously reported, Bravo execs were “deadlocked” on how to proceed with another season of RHOC.
“Producers want Tamra, Shannon Beador, Kelly Dodd and Vicki to continue, but they don’t want the show to become redundant and stale.”
Amid the controversy, new photos show Vicki and boyfriend Steve loading their pickup truck with luggage on Saturday, Jan. 4, after their trip in the Pacific Ocean.
Vicki previously posted some seafaring photos from their romantic vacation on the high seas, writing as a caption, "Thank you@princesscruises for inviting @stevelodge and I to the Bridge and to see all the controls of this beautiful ship."
She wasn’t the only RHOC star traveling this week. Her co-star Tamra Judge and her husband Eddie had celebrated the New Year with an RV trip.
Tamra, 52, shared photos of her trip with Eddie, 46, in Northern California in their huge vehicle.
She told fans on Instagram, "This is a first for us ? @eddiejudge rented a RV and we are off .. No plan~ No Kids~ No dog~ No Problem."
Tamra and Eddie enjoyed wine at Del Dotto Vineyards in Napa, California and hiked in scenic Big Sur before ending their trip this weekend.
Now Vicki is back as well, and no doubt wondering about her RHOC future.
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Together Amid Uncertainty
Vicki and Steve went home after an idyllic vacation, but she doesn't know what will happen with her Bravo job.
Left Holding The Bag?
The OG of the OC and her fiancé were seen dealing with their luggage this weekend.
Dwindling Returns
Last February, Vicki missed the first two weeks of filming RHOC amid her contract negotiations.
Back On Show
But after returning from a Bahamas getaway with boyfriend Steve Lodge last year, Vicki shared a social media video to let fans know that she was still very much a housewife!
Fighting On
According to a RadarOnline.com source, Vicki promised to get engaged and then married to Steve to save her RHOC job.
Storyline Assured?
Steve did propose to Vicki and she promoted their engagement on social media.
Heavy Load
Vicki was seen hoisting a suitcase for Steve to load into their truck after their cruise.
Bravo Bust?
Things have been tough for Vicki on TV lately but an insider told RadarOnline.com, "She never has an off day, and is up for anything that gets thrown her way."
Ready To Wed Again
Vicki announced in April that Steve had proposed, posting an Instagram photo of the two of them in which she flashed the engagement ring.
Woo Hoo, What’s Next?
Bravo bigwigs are deciding whether to keep Vicki and the rest of the regular RHOC gals—or go in a new direction!