RHOC’s Jennifer Pedranti Says Vicki Gunvalson’s Relationship With Michael Smith Makes Her ‘Sad’

Jennifer Pedranti has thoughts about Vicki Gunvalson’s relationship with boyfriend Michael Smith—especially the engagement ring he reportedly already bought.

The “Real Housewives of Orange County” star said she was surprised to learn Michael had bought Vicki a ring but was waiting to give it to her until she could be a “good girl” for 90 days. Vicki has maintained the comment was a joke.

“One thing I know about Vicki is she’s a girl, and she has feelings, and you love your man,” Jennifer told Page Six. “Any girl would be like, ‘He’s sitting on the ring, why do I not have it?’”

Jennifer Pedranti Says the Situation Makes Her ‘Sad’ for Vicki

Jennifer admitted she would have a difficult time with the arrangement herself.

“[It] can’t feel good … It makes me sad for her,” she said, adding that she would become so “frustrated” she would stop trying to “perform.”

“That’s got to be hard for Vicki,” Jennifer added.

But Michael isn’t Jennifer’s only issue with Vicki. She also questioned how much the longtime RHOC star is willing to share while filming.

“Vicki will tell you right off, ‘I’m not talking about this, I’m not talking about this, I don’t want to talk about this.’ So, if it comes up, she gets frustrated,” Jennifer said.

Vicki Gunvalson’s ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Comment Hit Jennifer Differently

Jennifer also addressed Vicki calling her “low-hanging fruit” during season 20. She told Decider that she believes Vicki may view her as an easy target.

“I think she views me as probably a little bit soft and kind, and I’m not this super-successful, money-driven businesswoman. So I think, in Vicki’s opinion of me, I think when she said it, I think she probably meant it. And I’ll be honest. It hurts,” Jennifer shared.

Despite their clashes, Jennifer admitted Vicki has another side that complicates their relationship.

“It’s so funny with Vicki,” she said. “On one hand, she can say the craziest, rudest things, but on the other hand, you love her.”

New episodes of RHOC season 20 air Thursday nights on Bravo.