The Viall Files
E1049 - Vicki Gunvalson, Nick Hit by a Car, Rob Reiner Tragedy, RHOBH, SC, Bronwyn's Separation & Diddy Doc
16 Dec 2025
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Chapter 2: What happened to Nick when he crossed the street?
It's from a source.
Bronwyn's representative tells people this was a mutual decision made with care and respect one another.
Bronwyn has spoken.
I guess I missed a new headline. Capital S separated, it seems.
Well, reports were, I think, at least came out, our friend of show, Carlos King, who is closely connected with many of the production and producers of being a former Housewife producer himself. I guess, caught wind that this was allegedly discussed at the taping of the reunion.
Yes. It was supposed to be a bombshell at the reunion. And then it leaked. Yeah. Shocker. I mean... And he said there's no way to trace back who would have leaked it if that's the case.
Well, you have... Well, no. I mean, listen, you guys always think it's like from the host.
Could have been a PA. I would have texted my friend on set. Oh, yeah.
You have all these PAs. There's hundreds of people around.
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Chapter 3: What tragic news is shared about Rob Reiner?
I was going to say also, once you reach a certain level of being a couple, isn't each person's gift just both of our gifts? Exactly.
You know what I mean? This is an amazing gift because my shoulders are tight and tired constantly. And while my wife certainly will use this gift, I do appreciate it.
Something about Nick that y'all don't know is sometimes... Don't tell them. Sometimes he gets these things that we call the chilies to the point where he gets like, and they usually happen in moments where you might be naked, where he gets so cold that he like has to go, he has to go and get the blow dryer and stand in front of the blow dryer and blow himself until his body regulates.
But he like is like his whole body is shaking.
It gives her the ache. It's gross.
Well, now you have a heating pad. So now you can use your heating pad when you get the chilies and you don't have to use electricity from.
It's a great gift, babe. I really appreciate it. I love you.
You're welcome. I love you too. And you can use my peptide at any time. Yeah, get a little glossy. We can share it. Little plum.
All right. Well, we are going to continue to celebrate the holidays with the household next week when Mary, Justin, and Sierra exchange their Secret Santa gifts. So be sure to tune in then to find out what else you get under $50. Hell yeah. That's really the big key here. Yes. How creative can you get? So much, by the way.
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Chapter 4: What are the key issues surrounding Katie's return to OC?
You're going to get me in trouble. Take the fifth. I mean, seriously, I don't even know why people are mad at Katie. So I don't even understand that. Who's lying? What's lying? I agree with you. I don't know. I don't know why that went so weird with Katie. I went to dinner with her and Tamara last night or Friday night with our guys and we're like, what happened? Because I can't follow it.
It's stupid to me. Gretchen Rossi. That's what happened. Do you think Katie should come back to OC? I know she really wants to. So for me, if anybody really wants to, then they should.
I agree.
I don't know why she would want to. I asked her that question. Why would you want to after what was done to you? I want to redeem myself. Like, this isn't a redeeming show. No.
Well, if she's coming back with a little bit more you and Tamara kind of behind her, maybe she'll have some.
I don't know. I don't know what happened this season. I don't get it. Why was everybody so mad at her? I don't know.
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Chapter 5: What are the dynamics between Vicki and Heather Dubrow?
Catcher in lies, I guess. Everybody lies.
Get over it. I mean, no, Vicki makes a great point. It's sometimes confusing watching Housewives and someone's one episode, it's someone's being canceled Housewives style for being a liar. And I'm just like, I don't condone lying. But to your point, Vicki, don't they all kind of do that a little bit?
Sometimes things get confusing when you are filming a show. Like you said that X, Y, Z. I'm like, I don't remember saying it, but if I did, okay. Yeah. Did we kill somebody or did we hurt somebody? No. So the rest of the stuff is minutia.
Is Heather Dubrow actually funny?
I wouldn't put Heather in the funny category, but I put Heather in the, she's nice.
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Chapter 6: Why is Shannon struggling to find a partner?
I mean, Heather Dubrow and I can have a really great relationship. I wouldn't put her in funny.
Okay. Okay. Why hasn't Shannon found a man?
I don't think she wants to.
Okay.
There's a lot of men out in Orange County. Remember, she stays in Newport Beach. And they're recycled. So, you know, they're just recycled.
Do you think Shannon's funny? Because I think she's one of the funniest people. Her physical comedy is amazing. And she always brightens my day with a laugh.
Shannon and I have a really great time together, and I do think Shannon's funny. I mean, sometimes I think the stuff I've seen of her on the show, like, is that really real, or is she just trying to be funny? Like, when you try to be funny, it shows. But I do think Shannon's funny. She's got a good personality and a happy personality.
Who is the least interesting OC housewife? Oh, God, you guys are doing this to me.
Like, I'm getting back on the show, and I want— You can plead the fifth. You can plead the fifth. I don't want—I mean, I think they're all irrelevant. Great answer.
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Chapter 7: What are the implications of Vicki's upcoming Hall of Fame induction?
Yeah. That was a layup.
Yeah.
What do you think is wrong with Kelly Dodd?
I think she's just got a fiery personality. I mean, I like Kelly. Kelly's, you know, as long as Kelly likes you, everything's great. If Kelly doesn't like you, be careful. She introduced me to my boyfriend, Mike. We're together almost four years now. And we have gotten together socially, her and Rick and Mike and I. And I don't spend a lot of time with Kelly, but I love Kelly.
I mean, she's, she's got a lot of quote unquote issues with anger and there are people that have that.
And I think it just comes out sometimes, you know, um, have you, have you talked to Emily or Gina since receiving your orange?
No, um, at BravoCon I did. They were nice and congratulated me. Um, I think prior to that, somebody had told me, I mean, it's like, why would Vicki come back? And I'm like, and then she goes, oh, shit.
Do you think any one of your peers or coworkers on OC are scared or intimidated by your return?
Well, they all should be. Period. I mean, they all should be. I was out for two years. filming at all and I was two years a friend. So it's been really four years, four plus years since I've been full-time. And it gives you a really good evaluation to reset. Do I need to go back on the show financially? No. I have a beautiful life. I don't need... to be sick because I'm filming a reality show.
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