‘RHOC’ recap: Vicki Gunvalson’s return, newbie Carmella refuses to bow down, VRT unpacks

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" is back for its 20th season, and if that isn't exciting enough, the OG herself, Vicki Gunvalson, has returned to reclaim her throne. Our "Virtual Reali-Tea" co-hosts, Danny Murphy and Evan Real, couldn't be more excited to recap season 20 episode 1. Shannon Beador visits Vicki at her Mexico home before she returns to the OC, solidifying them as the Dos Amigas, since she and Tamra Judge are on the outs. Jennifer Pedranti spills the beans on Heather Dubrow's comments about Tamra before Fancy Pant's $75,000 soiree. The newbie, Carmella Garcia, joins the cast and refuses to kiss "Queen Victoria's" ring.

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo and is available to stream the next day on Peacock.