Vicki Gunvalson had a few things to say during the third part of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" reunion show this week. Aside from finally giving her take on Brooks Ayers's cancer, Vicki also revealed that her ex-boyfriend was abusive.
Vicki told reunion host Andy Cohen that Brooks was "more verbally abusive than physical," but her daughter Briana said that she and her husband Ryan have saw the businessman lay his hands on Vicki more than once. Briana said that she saw Brooks grab her mother and shake her hard enough to make her head bob back and forth. Vicki did not confirm or deny her daughter's claims.
In an interview with E! News, Brooks denied the allegations and said that he never abused Vicki.
"I've never shaken Vicki where her head was going back and forth like that," he explained. "We were at a party at a mutual friend's house—none of the castmembers [were there] and years ago."
Brooks said that Vicki recalled that day as well and that they did not get into an argument. "I did grab her shoulders and ask her to come outside. That's not shaking her. I just said let's go outside and talk about our disagreement and that's what occurred," he added. Brooks also said that he never had a domestic abuse accusation or file against him.
But it wasn't only Briana who said that Brooks was abusive. Even Tamra Judge seemed to know something as she urged Vicki to tell the truth during the 'RHOC' reunion.
During the show, Cohen asked Vicki if Brooks was ever physical with her, and Vicki said that he has "never been physical." However, Tamra said, "Yes he was. Don't lie."
Vicki was also asked for the last time what she really thought about Brooks's cancer diagnosis. She said that she stopped believing in him about three months ago when he wouldn't give her his medical reports, as he allegedly claimed that she had "no right" and that she was only taking it to show the other ladies.
"My gut says he doesn't have it," said Vicki.
