The Real Housewives franchise is no stranger to drama, but the rivalry between Dorinda Medley, Vicki Gunvalson, and Jill Zarin has taken things to a whole new level. What started as a simple clash of personalities has evolved into an all-out war, fueled by petty insults, hidden agendas, and actions that would make even the most hardened reality TV star squirm. But this is no ordinary feud—it’s a battle of egos, a fight for supremacy, and a drama so thick you could cut it with a knife.
It all started during Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, filmed at Dorinda’s lavish Bluestone Manor. Vicki, the veteran star of Real Housewives of Orange County, made the fatal mistake of mocking Dorinda’s beloved estate. What she thought was a harmless joke—calling Bluestone Manor “old” and “boring”—set off a firestorm that Dorinda would not let go unpunished.
In one of her most cutting responses, Dorinda blasted Vicki on her Make It Nice podcast, questioning her taste and insinuating that Vicki could never understand the value of Bluestone Manor because, in Dorinda’s words, “You have to have a taste level to understand a home like Bluestone Manor.” She also took a direct jab at Vicki’s infamous penchant for wild behavior, claiming that anyone who found joy in “dancing on dirty tables” in a bar probably wouldn’t understand the elegance of her home. It was a direct hit to Vicki’s ego, and Dorinda knew exactly what she was doing. This was more than just a disagreement; it was a calculated strike designed to humble Vicki in front of the world.
But Dorinda wasn’t finished. As the tension escalated, Dorinda made it clear that she would never invite Vicki back to Bluestone Manor. “I don’t need you to like it. … So anybody that’s been really mean,” she said, alluding to Vicki’s scathing remarks. The gloves were off, and the personal insults were flying.
If the feud with Vicki wasn’t enough, Dorinda’s relationship with Real Housewives of New York alum Jill Zarin was quickly heading into similar territory. The two had once been friends, but the friendship had soured long before the Ultimate Girls Trip debacle. During filming, Dorinda labeled Jill a “lapdog” and a “thirsty” opportunist after Jill tried to force her way onto Real Housewives of Atlanta star Eva Marcille’s radio show, much to Dorinda’s dismay.
In typical Real Housewives fashion, things quickly devolved into a game of backstabbing. Jill, in a fit of frustration, blasted Dorinda behind her back, calling her a “bitch,” and accusing her of being far more interested in stirring drama than being a real friend. Dorinda, always ready with a retort, didn’t hold back in her response. In an emotional tirade, she criticized Jill for being “thirsty” and accused her of trying to use the show for personal gain. To Dorinda, Jill was nothing more than a fame-hungry “lapdog” clinging to whatever scraps of relevance she could get.
The rivalry reached new heights when Dorinda made a savage comment during an interview: “I don’t need to pretend to be a friend to somebody who can’t even take a hint. Jill’s the type of person who’ll cling to you, only to stab you in the back when it’s convenient.” Jill, for her part, didn’t back down. She fired back with a claim that Dorinda was “insufferable” and that it was no surprise their friendship had fallen apart.
As the drama unfolded, it became clear that Dorinda wasn’t just seeking revenge—she was engaging in a battle of power and perception. Her rejection of Vicki and Jill wasn’t just about hurt feelings—it was a calculated strategy to maintain her position at the top of the Real Housewives hierarchy. She wasn’t going to allow either of them to tarnish the image of Bluestone Manor or, more importantly, her own carefully cultivated persona as the “queen” of her home.
The ultimate betrayal came when Dorinda subtly hinted that both Vicki and Jill had long been jealous of her. “I think when someone’s really cruel about stuff like that, it’s more jealousy,” she said, all but accusing them of trying to tear her down to make themselves feel better. The message was clear: anyone who disrespected Bluestone Manor was either too jealous or too tasteless to understand its worth.
But in a twist of irony, it was Dorinda who was ultimately accused of “playing the victim” in this drama. Critics pointed out that while she painted herself as the martyr, her actions were just as manipulative as those of her rivals. By taking every opportunity to shade Vicki and Jill, Dorinda had turned the tables into her favor. She was now the one in control, the one holding all the cards in this game of social warfare.
In the end, what started as a petty argument over a house turned into a full-fledged battle for dominance in the Real Housewives universe. While Vicki and Jill were both publicly humiliated and made to look foolish, Dorinda’s actions were just as calculated and ruthless. Bluestone Manor became more than just a home; it became the battlefield where reputations were made and broken.
Despite all the drama, Dorinda made one thing clear: Bluestone Manor is her kingdom, and no one—especially not Vicki or Jill—would ever be allowed to threaten her reign. But in the world of Real Housewives, power is never permanent, and alliances can shift faster than you can say “reality TV.” Will Dorinda’s grip on Bluestone Manor remain unchallenged, or will her enemies find a way to claw their way back into the picture?