Alexis Bellino made a comeback in the premiere.
What do you make of her return?
Alexis and I havent always had the best relationship.
And shes really sweet, andverydifferent from the Alexis we saw years ago.
Shes probably the star of Season 18.
Shes more outspoken than some of the full-time cast members.
You and Shannon had a falling after last season.
How did you feel about filming with her again?
It wasnt ideal for me.
To get things straight, Shannon and I no longer speak because of her actions.
I was very supportive after her DUI.
But a few months before filming, I found out some information that didnot sit well with me.
I took a step back from the friendship.
I couldnt deal with her daily neurotic, narcissistic phone calls anymore.
Shannon is also at odds with Gina and Alexis, whos now dating her ex.
Were you surprised she came back?
Shannon chose to return knowing shed have to address a lot.
Her biggest concern going into filming was her DUI.
That was always going to haunt her because she constantly brought up Ginas DUI.
Vicki also appears in Season 18.
Where do you stand with the OG of the OC?
I only filmed with her twice this year and we were fine.
But she was upset that I left the Tres Amigas live shows with her and Shannon.
If she wants to do that, fine.
I wont stoop that low.
Would you like to see Vicki back full-time?
You and Heather also recently went head-to-head.
How did you navigate that in Season 18?
Heather has been a good friend of mine for many years.
She was even in my wedding.
Last season I was being told things by acertaincast member that Heather was speaking poorly of me.
Speaking of Heather… she, Vicki, Alexis, and you have all returned toRHOCin recent years.
Is there another former castmate youd want back?
Joe De La Rosa from the first two seasons.
Ive become close with her.
She appears in Season 18 and I think shed be great on the show again.
Shes older now and looking to move back to Orange County, so it would make sense.
Is there anyone you wouldnt want back?
I dont think anyone coming back would bother me, even Gretchen Rossi.
I could maneuver through that because I dont care.
You co-host aHousewivesrecap podcast.
Does this create issues with other Bravo stars?
Were just recapping the shows like the fans do, and the viewers can say horrible things online.
We dont do that.
What do you think is your most iconicRHOCquote?
To this day people yell that at me and ask me tofilm Cameossaying it.
It just wont go away.
What is your biggest regret onOrange County?
I dont have any regrets about the show, apart from when I got fired after Season 14.
I was so stressed out and sad.
Had I known Id be back on the show, I wouldve enjoyed the two-year vacation!
What is your go-to Bravo show?
Im usually strictlyHousewives, but I got intoThe ValleyandSummer Houserecently.
AlsoMillion Dollar Listing, because I love real estate shows.
If you had to join anotherHousewivesfranchise, where would you go?
Straight on over toNew Jersey.
They know how to throw it down over there, and the Jersey girls need some help right now.
Id get Teresa [Giudice] and Melissa [Gorga] back on track.
You also recently starred onThe Traitors.
Wouldyou do the show again?
I was extremely sick filming my season and didnt get to fully enjoy the experience.
Id like to give it another shot.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
