Tamra Barney: I Don't Care What Slade Says

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Yesterday, Slade Smiley spoke with E! regarding Tamra Barney's constant claims that he is a deadbeat dad saying, "she doesn't have much credibility" and "I am still very confused as to why Tamra thinks any of this is her business, and we find it very creepy she would reach out and have a conversation with someone she has never met (his ex, Michelle)." 

Naturally, Tamra Barney is firing back and expaining her relatinoship with Slade's ex, Michelle Aroyo, and of course, adding a few sprinkles of insults to the top!

"We became friends through a mutual friend," Barney told E!'s Marc Malkin. "I feel extremely sorry for her and my heart breaks for her and Grayson. Michelle is a very strong woman and went out of her way to contact me today to tell me that she was proud of me for standing up for her and Grayson and to keep my head up."

But Tamra isn't letting him get her down, "While he accused me of many false and bold lies throughout the entire season, I am not crying to the press about them because his allegations are false. The bottom line is that I don't care what Slade has to say about me. Like Gretchen, he thrives on lies and manipulation."

Vicki Gunvalson Dating A True Deadbeat Dad

We all heard Vicki Gunvalson admit on the Real Housewives of Orange County season 6 reunion that she was in fact dating Brooks Ayers. 

So, like clockwork, we are now finding out more about Mr. Ayers which isn't great news for him, or for Vicki.

Turns out, Mr. Ayers owes about $40,000 to two different women in two different states.

One woman is his estranged wife, Kim (he has three children with her), the other is his ex-girlfriend Nicolette Catanzarite, whom he has a son with.

So far, his refusal to pay the women support has landed him in jail twice -- once in Alabama and once in Mississippi.

On top of that, his wife (as in yes, they are still married) Kim claims that Vicki's new man "has a history of cheating." In fact, he conceived his son with Nicolette while he was still married to Kim.

And she has spent soo much time bashing Slade? Now she's dating this train wreck.. I don't get you Vicki, you've really disappointed me with this one! I thought you were better than that.

Watch the Top 3 Brawls From the RHOC Reunion

The Real Housewives of Orange County reunion was just so drama filled that one hour just wasn't enough, so they aired two separate specials, the second of which was last night.

From Tamra Barney storming off set after being verbally attacked by Gretchen and Slade to Gretchen's standoff with Vicki over the late Jeff Beitzel, check out the moments that made for must-see TV above!

Slade Thinks Tamra "Has Gone Way Too Far"

On the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion part 2, Slade Smiley once again found himself having to defend himself to Tamra Barney and trying to prove, once again, that he is not a deadbeat dad. He spoke to E! News about his thoughts on the whole thing.

"I can let everything Tamra says roll off my back for the most part because she doesn't have much credibility," Smiley said. "However, when it comes to making an accusation about me and the support of my sick son in a global manner, I think that is beyond reprehensible and she has gone way too far."

During the reunion, Tamra even got Slade's ex on the phone! "I am still very confused as to why Tamra thinks any of this is her business, and we find it very creepy she would reach out and have a conversation with someone she has never met," Slade says.

Vicki Gunvalson Admits To Dating Brooks Ayers

Tonight on the Real Housewives of Orange County reunion special, Vicki Gunvalson -- as usual -- didn't have much to hide. In fact, when Andy asked her if she was dating yet she said yes!

On top of that, Andy teasingly acted as if the mystery guy was going to join them on set and introduced him as "Brooks" (Ayers).. and that rang a bell!

Photos of these two originally surfaced back in mid-May. At the time Vicki had told E! News, "We are not dating. He is just a friend,"" Well, turns out they were so woo-hoo for them!

Gretchen Rossi Dishes On Season 6 Reunion

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Gretchen Rossi recently spoke with In Touch Magazine about what fans can expect out of the Real Housewives of Orange County season 6 two-part reunion.

“I didn’t even know I had it in me to fight like it did. It was pretty intense. You think New Jersey was crazy, you should see us at our reunion.”

Regarding her ongoing feud with Tamra Barney she said, “Tamara said some really harsh things about Slade this season and I wanted to address some of those issues. You really see the claws come out.”

See the OC Housewives battle it out on the Reunion Special beginning this Sunday night at 9:00PM on Bravo. Part two airs on Monday and a Lost Footage Special airs on June 20th.

Tamra Barney Fights Back Against Gretchen

Yesterday, I posted an interview that Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi did with E! News regarding the OC finale which took place last Sunday night. Today, Tamra Barney got wind of it and sent an email to Marc Malkin with her response.

"Gretchen's constantly bashing me in interviews is nothing more than a clever diversion, created so the attention is not on the three lawsuits in which she is currently involved and the problems with her [boyfriend Slade Smiley's] past-due child support," Barney wrote in the email. "She has NO knowledge of the issues I had with Jeana [Keough], yet she constantly finds reasons to talk about me in interviews, on the show and on her Bravo blogs."

"She is nothing more than obsessed with me," she wrote. "You would think with all her legal problems, she would use her time more wisely. I truly feel sorry for her and hope that she lets go of the anger she has in her heart as I did for Jeana Keough."

For more drama, be sure to tune in to the Real Housewives of Orange County two-part reunion special beginning this Sunday, June 12, at 10:00PM!

"Tamra Is Trying To Be Teresa," Says Jeana

"Tamra Barney is just trying to be another Teresa Giudice" says Jeana Keough in an exclusive interview with RumorFix about the explosive finale of Real Housewives of Orange County.

The relationships between the former friends has been tense all season and finally came to a head on Sunday night's season finale. Tamra threw a cease and desist letter and a drink at Jeana, which started an all-out fight.

Jeana tells us exclusively that Tamra is just trying to one-up a dramatic Real Housewives of New Jersey star, "She's just trying to be another Teresa. She's just a sad person. I feel bad for the example she sets her children."

As for the wrap party, Jeana is disgusted by what happened -- and says it was not a spontaneous scene of drama.

"I was invited and paid to be there by Bravo but they wanted me to walk in a half hour after everyone else was already there and drinking, 'to make a bold entrance.' I tried to stay away from everybody but they dragged me into it anyway. Thank God I'm an athlete because they could have really hurt me when I was shoved into the bar like that!

"The whole scene was a total set up. Tamra was holding on to that letter for three hours before she threw it at me. And the second she started walking toward me, everyone started moving out from behind me because they knew what was coming -- plus she had the biggest glass of wine! I had like an inch of champagne in my glass."

But Jeana doesn't hold a grudge against Tamra and wishes her well, even after all the negativity. "She's doing a great job with the kids and I hope she has a happy life," she says.

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Andy Cohen: RHOC Reunion Is 'Explosive'

The Real Housewives of Orange County finale was filled with pushing and drink-throwing and Andy Cohen says it only gets worse (or better depending how you look at it).

"Tamra was really pissed and it had gone on and on," Cohen told TVGuide.com at Monday night's Made in New York Awards. "You'll see at the reunion she was still upset and Jeana [Keough] is there too. It's a two-part reunion and it's quite explosive."

While the latter part of Sunday's episode featured the feud between former housewife Jeana and current cast member Tamra, a portion focused on Vicki filing for divorce from husband Donn. The Real Housewives of New York City's Jill Zarin says it's been hard for Vicki to watch her marriage fall apart on television.

"I spoke to Vicki today," Zarin said. "[She's feeling] pretty down. Donn's still living in the house, they're trying to settle their financial situation so it's difficult — it's been a rough time for her."

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Gretchen Rossi Slams 'Malicious' Tamra Barney

While there wasn't any table-flipping, things definitely got down and dirty on Sunday's season finale of Real Housewives of Orange County when Tamra Barney threw a glass of red wine (and a cease-and-desist letter) in frenemy Jeana Keough's face for badmouthing Tamra in the press.

And while Keough may have seemed like the bad guy for trash-talking Tamra's divorce to estranged ex Simon Barney, it's Tamra who is being blasted by fellow castmate Gretchen Rossi...

"It's very strange how the woman conducts her life," Rossi told us yesterday while promoting health supplement Thermogenic Push. "Tamra threw the letter in her face. Tamra threw the drink in her face but yet, two episodes earlier Tamra was crying to Jeana saying, 'You want my kids to think it's OK to throw something at somebody just because you're mad at them?' And I'm thinking to myself, 'How hypocritical is that?'

"You don't go to a party armed with a cease-and-desist letter," she continued. "To me, that's overly dramatic. That's looking for attention. That's looking for camera time. And to throw it in somebody's face when you're an adult like that just shows your level of class and immaturity..."

Meow! Doesn't sound like Rossi and Barney will be making up for their rocky relationship any time soon.

"Tamra is not somebody that I chose to have in my life," Rossi said. "She's negative energy for me in my life. I unfortunately, have realized that she's a malicious person with evil intentions and it's just not something that I want in my life."

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My Personal Thoughts On The OC Finale

Last night's episode of Real Housewives of Orange County was filled with some real drama. Alexis vs Peggy, Tamra vs Jeana, and even a little of Gretchen vs Tamra - for old times sake.

Now don't get me wrong - I love a little drama - but what happened to all of the genuine friendships? Sure, Tamra and Vicki have made up since the backstabbing of last season on Tamra's part, but is anything really "real" in Orange County any more?

One thing that seems to be is the new housewife, Peggy Tanous. She really kept me sane throughout this season. Everything I was shouting at the TV, she was saying! She's got a great personality and a hot husband. Alexis seemed out to get her from day one, but she stood her ground and rolled with the punches. Seeing her live on WWHL was great - she's really funny and I LOVE the way she handles her former friend, Alexis Bellino.

I really liked Alexis last season but this season I'm just not falling for her religious crap. I grew up in a Christian family and the attire she leaves home in was never acceptable. And getting wasted in Texas? Then, one week she says she dealt with an eating disorder and the next week she put on a skimpy oufit and said "no food is going in this body.." That sure isn't sending a great message. Last night, she called WWHL to steal the spotlight from Peggy (obviously) and ended up making a total ass out of herself on live TV so that was a highlight for me.

Oh and Tamra, what can I say? She was always a favorite of mine but I feel like the whole Jeana Keough situation was heightened for the cameras. The classy way would have been to call her and tell her to stay out of it, when she didn't serve her privately with papers, not at a friend's party - especially when that friend already has all sorts of issues she's dealing with. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt though, she just got divorced, has a new boyfriend, she must be in a transitional phase and is probably trying to figure out who she really is.

I have never been a Gretchen fan - at least not of her personality. And when I came across those disgraceful pictures of her on the internet that sealed the deal. Last night when Tamra was dealing with her issues, Gretchen had to make it about her and "this is what you did to me.. now you know how I feel.." I'm surprised she didn't get a drink thrown in HER face! But she's a great business woman so I respect her in that sense.

Last but not least, Vicki - she has stayed Vicki through all six seasons. Sure, maybe she works a little much, but she's a working woman and everybody's priorities are different. Hopefully one day she'll have it all!

Peggy Tanous: Alexis & I Aren’t Close Anymore

When Peggy Tanous first joined the cast of Real Housewives of Orange County for season 6 (the Bravo show’s finale is on June 5 at 10 p.m. ET), Alexis Bellino was her closest friend. But as viewers have seen throughout the season, they’re no longer scheduling regular playdates with their kids.

"We’ve gone on different paths in our lives," says Tanous, who watched Bellino poke fun at her breast implants during one episode that still makes her bristle. "She’s in her early 30s and I’m in my early 40s and that’s a big difference. I miss the friendship that we did have but I also know that people come in your lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime and if you’re not moving in the same direction, you part your ways. I don’t have any animosity towards her."

Yet sparks will fly between Tanous and Bellino on the explosive two-part Real Housewives of O.C. reunion show (which begins airing June 12), when Tanous asks her former friend if Alexis’ husband Jim ever told her that they once dated.

On The Real Housewives, Tanous has been open about discussing her plastic surgery (including her breast enhancement) and the postpartum depression that affected her after having her first daughter, London, now 3, with husband Micah. "It was hard because I was going back to days that were really dark for me," says Peggy -- who's also mom to daughter Capri, 1 -- about revealing her struggle on the show. "I still have bad days. But if I can help people, there are so many women that go through that don’t even know they’re going through it."

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Real Housewives of OC Reunion Gets Nasty

"I don't think the way this went down was treated with class or dignity," says Donn, Vicki Gunvalson's estranged husband, of the reunion show for Real Housewives of Orange County's sixth season.

Between the screaming, the tears and the eye-rolling, there's going to be plenty of insults and accusations – all of which can be seen in a just-released, minute-long trailer for the upcoming episodes.

Tamra Barney, whose troubles with her ex and a new romance have been documented on the show, seems to be at the center of the storm.

"You were sleeping with another guy while your fiancé was dying," she says to Gretchen Rossi, who was engaged to the late Jeff Beitzel.

At one point in a clip of the show, which will air starting June 12 (9 p.m. ET) on Bravo, Tamra shrieks, "Is your ass jealous of the s–– that comes out of your mouth?"

She also accuses Jeana Keough of lying and gets into an argument with Gretchen's boyfriend, Slade Smiley, who accuses her of ... uh, promiscuous behavior.

"You're the lowest form of s–– in the world," Tamra says as she storms off the set. 

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Vicki Gunvalson Hospitalized On New RHOC

The ladies get a major scare the same day Alexis Bellino launches her couture label!

Vicki Gunvalson gets admitted to the hospital for surgery. But when Tamra Vieth-Barney gets all flustered, the whole ordeal takes much of the attention away from Alexis’s big day!

Will her fashion show go off without a hitch? Or will Vicki’s operation rain on her parade?

We can’t wait to see all the drama go down on Real Housewives of Orange County tonight at 10 p.m. on Bravo!

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Gretchen Goes Crazy Planning For A Big Bash

Gretchen Rossi’s on a top-secret mission to keep her parents’ 40th wedding anniversary a big surprise!

But the pressure’s heating up! Gretchen has to handle the dress, the ring, the cake — and even her boy Slade seems a little stressed by her never-ending list of chores and shenanigans!

Will she cave under pressure? Or hit a home run and give her folks the time of their lives?

Get more behind-the-scenes sexy and watch all of the drama unfold when the Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo tonight at 10:00 p.m.!

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Real Housewives of Orange County Sneak Peak

Tamra and her boyfriend, Eddie, head to Spain for a romantic vacation, but what happens when he brings up the subject of babies in their future? Meanwhile, Gretchen surprises her parents with a vow renewal ceremony for their 40th anniversary.

Vicki is trying to be a better wife and mom by setting up a family excursion, but with work constantly on the brain, will she be able to tune out and put her real family first above her self-proclaimed work family? Find out this Sunday at 10/9c on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Orange County.

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Real Housewives of Orange County Sneak Peak

Relationships are tested amongst the ‘wives and their significant others: Gretchen continues to hound Slade during their trip to Palm Springs and Vicki, getting restless in Coto de Casa, wants to sell the house, while Donn is happy to stay put. How will it all play out?

Meanwhile, Tamra’s love life is ablazin’ with her new, younger flame. And when she makes a date to sleepover at his house, we finally meet her new boy toy, Eddie.

All this and more this Sunday 3/20 at 10:00/9:00c on BRAVO’s Real Housewives of Orange County.

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Was Fernanda Rocha Bumped From RHOC?

We don’t know about you, but we were pretty excited to see lesbian Brazilian Booty Workout hottie Fernanda Rocha join the cast of the Real Housewives of Orange County this season. Tamra’s exotic friend and trainer was supposed to join newbie Peggy Tanous as a full-time cast member, but all of Bravo’s marketing seems to suggest otherwise.

Starcasm first noticed the Fernanda snubbing in some of the commercials for Season 6 which didn’t feature Fernanda in the preview scenes or in the trademark logo shot of all the ladies holding oranges. (Peggy tanous, on the other hand, was included.) There was also mention of “blonds having more fun” in the spots, seemingly in reference to all the ladies.

Fernanda is still listed in the “Bios” section on the site, but she is not included in any of the “extras” like the cast members’ blogs, cribs videos or “Before They Were Housewives” photo album, although Peggy Tanous is in all of them.

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Alexis Bellino: Second Thoughts About Peggy

The Real Housewives of Orange County returns Sunday night, and already the claws are out, and the fur is flying.

New Housewife Peggy Tanous is accusing her old friend (and season-five newbie) Alexis Bellino of sabotaging her efforts to join the cast. "Alexis didn't really want me on the show," Peggy meowed to us.

Is that true? Alexis told us us her side of the story—while sharing lots of scoop about the season ahead:

Peggy threw down some fighting words when she dished to E! News, "Alexis told me that [Housewives] was supposed to be 'her thing.' That made it really hard to film because I am a very strong believer in friendship."

Alexis says it is that very friendship that made her change her mind about recommending Peggy for the show: "I [had] this sick feeling [that] the show was going to eat us alive—tear our friendship apart," she told us. "I was trying to protect our friendship because to me our friendship is more important than the show. I just wanted our friendship to last."

"Now that she's saying I didn't want to share the spotlight," Alexis added. "I'm like, 'Girl, there's going to be six girls on the show—I'm going to have to share the spotlight. Why do I care if I share the spotlight?' I don't understand her whole philosophy, she's changed a lot this season, to be honest with you."

"We had an hourlong conversation with each other about this which I thought patched everything up, but obviously she still harbors a lot of resentment. So the reunion's going to be great!

"I just know that my friend that I had four years ago before the show wouldn't talk about me behind my back, wouldn't say the things she's saying in interviews that I'm finding out about. And a couple things happen during the season where she kicks me while I'm down."

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Vicki Gunvalson Opens Up About OC Season 6

Over the years, Real Housewives of Orange County fans have watched Vicki Gunvalson tackle professional to parenting problems, all while navigating the drama synonymous with the entire Housewives franchise. Judging from the previews, Season 6, premiering Sunday at 10/9c on Bravo, may prove to be Vicki's biggest challenge yet.

TVGuide.com: What is coming up for you this season?

Vicki Gunvalson: Each time we get a new cast member, I open my arms and I don't have preconceived notions about them, I just hope we can all get along and that was the case this year. It was just a good blend and a good fit and I was really excited about that. No drama on that end from me, so that was good. There may be some with the other girls, but I stood clear of it.

TVGuide.com: Last year on the show, Brianna was dealing with some health issues. How is she doing?

Gunvalson: Ironically, we are heading to the hospital right now. They found a mass near her lymph node in her neck so we're getting a biopsy done this morning so prayers for Brianna to have it be benign. That's our biggest concern right now.

TVGuide.com: After dealing with your daughter's health in front of the cameras last season, did you have any hesitation about coming back?

Gunvalson: I thought she was healed and healthy. This has just been a new diagnosis in the last month. ... That really didn't have any bearing on me coming back this year. I am kind of the mama bear, I would hate to sit back and not be on this season. I enjoy the show.

TVGuide.com: There is a little bit of friction with you and Tamra Barney. What is ahead for you two?

Gunvalson: I think that viewers are going to be really, really happy about the humbleness of Tamra. I was put in the middle of their marriage and I had nothing to do with the demise of their marriage. I'm her friend, I love her and I want the best for her.

TVGuide.com: What else can you say about the new girls, Peggy Tanous and Fernanda Rocha?

Gunvalson: [Fernanda]'s not really one of the Housewives. She's somebody that comes in and socializes with us, but I don't really know how we're labeling her this year. Peggy is very sweet. She's an Aries, which is fun for me because I always connect with Aries people.

TVGuide.com: Has it been harder to come back every year and film the show since it seems you had more in common with the other ladies in the show's early years?

Gunvalson: The answer is adamantly yes. We don't have any say of who the network chooses. It's not as organic as it used to be. [In Season 1], we all were about the same age, we all had children about the same age. Lauri, Jeana, Kimberly and myself — those were, I think, the best of times because we were good friends. ... We were a really dynamic group, so it's a little bit of a challenge for me. I miss Jeana and I miss Lauri. We had a really great synergy between us.

TVGuide.com: It sounds like you tried to avoid some of the drama, so will we see you butt heads less with Alexis Bellino this year?

Gunvalson: I've got nothing against Alexis. She's very sweet, but I think she's always ready to pick a fight and I'm not. She's always trying to prove a point with me or prove she's a businesswoman. She brings dirt up a lot. I don't want to be around that.

This is now your sixth season of the show. Do you think filming affected your marriage or anything that happened in your life this past year?

Gunvalson: I don't know. All I do know is that I work really hard and filming takes up a lot of time and then you try and fill in your family and your friends and travel and things like that and sometimes the relationships that mean the most to you get compromised because you don't put enough effort into them. It takes two people to get married and two people to get divorced and I'm a firm believer in that.

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