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Vicki Gunvalson Shares an Update on Her Relationship with Boyfriend Michael Smith

The RHOC alum and her beau just took a major step in their relationship.

By Shannon Raphael

Vicki Gunvalson’s love tank is doing just fine.

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The insurance businesswoman, who is set to appear on Season 17 of The Real Housewives of Orange County nearly four years after she was last on the show, just hit a major milestone in her relationship with her boyfriend, Michael Smith

Keep scrolling to find out the latest in Vicki’s love life (and why it’s enough to make her want to “Whoop it up!”).

Vicki Gunvalson shares a relationship update

While chatting with Page Six, Vicki confirmed that she’s taken a serious step with her beau: The two are now residing in the same area. 

“He just moved back from Texas,” Vicki told the outlet about how Michael had relocated to Southern California and now “[has] a place here.”

She revealed the hilarious reason Michael decided to take the plunge and move back to the Golden State full time. 

“I might’ve had to ask him,” Vicki said.

Daily Dish Rhoc Vicki Gunvalson Anniversary

The RHOC alum and Michael aren’t exactly living together yet, though being in the same state has taken their relationship to the next level. 

“We will eventually [live together] if we keep this going,” The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip alum added, noting that the couple is “taking it slow.”

Tamra sheds light on Vicki’s and Shannon’s dating lives

Vicki’s close pal Tamra Judge chatted with BravoTV.com about the RHOC OG’s relationship with Michael, and about how the third member of the Tres Amigas, Shannon Storms Beador, is doing in the wake of her split from John Janssen

“Vicki’s had a boyfriend for about a year now, I think  a year, year and a half,” Tamra told BravoTV.com before directing her attention Shannon, who confirmed her breakup from John in January (though the two actually split in November 2022). “Shannon is single right now and dating. She doesn’t have really anybody right now. She doesn’t have a boyfriend.”

As Shannon herself told Page Six, she may be single, but she’s on good terms with her ex. 

Split image of Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador and John Janssen

“We didn’t speak for six months, but we’re friendly right now, and I’d like to keep it that way,” Shannon explained about her friendship with John. “We’ll see how it goes. He’s very supportive.”

See what happens next with Shannon and Tamra (and keep an eye out for Vicki’s cameo) by tuning in to RHOC Season 17 on Wednesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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