Vicki Gunvalson reopens old wounds, revealing how Bravo kept her in the dark for an hour after her mother’s death in 2015, only for her to learn the devastating news while filming.

This painful memory comes almost a decade after the “Real Housewives of Orange County“ The star honored her mother’s memory with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram in 2016, promising to keep her spirit alive.

Vicki Gunvalson clarifies, “I will never forgive Bravo” for that moment, showing how deeply it continues to impact her.

Vicki Gunvalson recalls learning of her mother’s death on camera

Gunvalson reveals a dark chapter in his life and how he was intensified by the way Bravo handled the death of his mother.

Nearly ten years later, she shares her anger, saying production kept her in the dark about her mother’s death for an entire hour, choosing to capture her reaction on camera rather than break the news off screen.

“They crossed the line and I think they should have taken me aside and said, ‘Your mother died. Talk to your daughter off camera.’ If I was a producer, that’s what I would have done,” the 62-year-old explained.

For Gunvalson, the memory remains deeply painful, a raw wound that time has not healed. The hurt is so deep that, as she clearly stated, “I will never forgive Bravo for this.”

“Let me scream and cry by myself,” she noted, emphasizing how she felt blindsided by the producers’ decision.

‘RHOC’ Star Relives Heartbreaking Moment When She Received the News

In a moving glimpse of PEOPLE for the upcoming episode of “Vice’s The Dark Side of Reality TV,” Gunvalson recalled how she learned of her mother’s death while filming a game night at Shannon Beador’s house.

In the middle of an informal round of Bunko, his family was frantically trying to tell him the devastating news that would change his life forever. While the reality TV star was unaware, her daughter Brianna I was trying desperately to reach her, begging production to facilitate a call.

Instead of interrupting filming to announce the tragic news, production chose to create a staged environment, transforming a room in Beador’s house into a setting to capture Gunvalson’s raw reaction.

In a devastating moment that played out on camera, the mother-of-two collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face as she processed the loss. “Oh, my God. I don’t want to believe that. I just talked to him this morning,” she cried. The pain was palpable as Gunvalson continued:

Gunvalson’s heartfelt tribute to his mother: ‘Life is not the same without you’

A year after the heartbreaking loss of his mother, Gunvalson posted a moving tribute to his late mother on Instagram, ensuring that her spirit continued to shine in his life.

Accompanying a poignant image of a rose, which also contained heartbreaking wordsthe TV personality revealed her emotions in the legend.

Capturing the essence of her late mother’s personality, she wrote: “1 year ago today our family lost our amazing, fun, beautiful, stylish and talented mother and Nana.”

She continued: “There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t miss her and I hope she hears me when I talk to her in heaven. I’m raising our family up in prayer today as we mourn our beautiful Joanne. Life isn’t the same without you.”

In a touching moment of remembrance, Gunvalson also thanked her friend Shannon Beador in her heartfelt message. “To @shannonbeador, you hold a special place in my heart because I was at your house when I received this terrible news,” she shared.

The businesswoman received heartwarming support from her fans

Following Gunvalson’s poignant tribute to her late mother, fans rallied behind her with messages of love and support. “I pray for you and your family. I pray for peace, healing and strength,” one follower wrote.

Others chimed in with their own words of encouragement, with one user saying: “I feel you. Hang in there,” while another added: “Hugs.” Vicki! Your mom is always with you…look at yourself in the mirror!”

The emotional support continued as fans reminded her of the eternal bond between mother and child. “A mother’s love is endless. She is with you at all times. Be strong,” one commenter encouraged.

Many expressed their solidarity. “You are in my thoughts and prayers today. We love you,” another fan shared. “Thinking of you and your family, Vicki,” another wrote.

The emotions were summed up perfectly by a fanwho remarked: “Lovely sentiments, Vicki. I can’t believe it’s been a year.”

Vicki Gunvalson revealed a frightening health crisis

Since the tragic death of his mother, Gunvalson’s life has been a whirlwind of events. The explosion reported that the “RHOC” star spoke about a terrifying health scare during an episode of “My Friend, My Soulmate, My Podcast.”

Gunvalson described a disorienting episode in which she felt a gap in her memory. “It seems like I was missing about an hour or two and I don’t know where I was,” she recalled, adding that she began speaking incoherently to a customer.

Fortunately, the client, a retired doctor, recognized the symptoms and alerted Olivia, her boyfriend’s daughterMichael Smith.

After a visit to the hospital, she was faced with a misdiagnosis of a sinus infection. Her neurologist later revealed the severity of her condition, stating that she had only a “10 to 20 percent (chance of survival).”

Even though the pain caused by Bravo’s actions lingers, Vicki Gunvalson’s ability to share her story highlights her resilience.