As the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County's season 20 aired on Thursday, tensions ran high among the cast members regarding their co-star Gina Kirschenheiter's spending habits. Specifically, the group discussed her $12,000 stylist fee after the October 22 episode of the RHOC: After Show.

Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Vicki Gunvalson, and Shannon Beador shared their thoughts on Gina's finances during the discussion. Heather recalled an instance where Gina admitted to not receiving any dresses from the stylist, prompting Tamra to ask how much money Gina made out of attending those events. Emily Simpson confirmed that Gina made "nothing" from the styled appearances.

Gina defended herself against her co-stars' criticism, stating that she has always displayed solid decision-making throughout her time on the show. She emphasized that she would never make a mistake she couldn't afford to make and expressed frustration over being judged for her spending choices now that she's financially successful.

"I don't understand what all the concern is," Gina said. "I've walked through a lot of really gnarly, really bad things on this show by myself, and I've always made sound, good decisions to get myself to move forward, to get myself to level up, to get myself to elevate, to find personal growth in so many different areas."

Gina also addressed concerns that her financial success might be changing who she is as a person. She argued that women should be able to evolve and change without being judged for it. "The insinuation that I'm changing really is bothersome to me because I think that as women, we need to be able to allow ourselves to change and evolve and let that be OK and not an indication that we're no longer grounded as humans."

FAQ

#### Q1: What did Gina's co-stars specifically criticize about her spending? A1: Gina's co-stars questioned the amount she spent on a stylist, which they felt was excessive given her income.

#### Q2: How does Gina respond to accusations that she's changed since becoming financially successful? A2: Gina argues that she's still the same person, but now she has the means to treat herself better.

#### Q3: Has Gina ever been called "poor" before due to her financial decisions? A3: Yes, Gina has faced criticism for prioritizing her children's needs over expensive purchases.

#### Q4: Does Gina believe her co-stars genuinely care about her well-being? A4: Gina suspects that her older castmates want to parent her, but believes they do come from a good place despite their criticism.