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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandi Glanville Revisits Bravo Feud By Christening Her Facial Parasite
Brandi Glanville just gave her face parasite a name and, in true "Real Housewives" fashion, it is petty! The reality star revealed she dubbed the unwelcome intruder "Caroline," a not-so-subtle jab at her longtime rival Caroline Manzo. Brandi Glanville's return to the spotlight follows a rough chapter in her career, one that began when rumors swirled that she crossed the line with Manzo during filming, leading to the early exit that sent her into a troubled spiral. Brandi Glanville Burns Face With Nair Trying To Evict Her Facial Parasite Glanville is taking beauty DIY to a whole new and dangerous level. She shocked fans after sharing a graphic TikTok update on her ongoing battle with a facial parasite, which she nicknamed "Caroline" after longtime enemy Caroline Manzo. In the video, Glanville revealed she used Nair, a hair-removal cream, as a way to exfoliate her skin and annoy the parasite she claims is living in her face. With a deadpan expression, she noted, "When I have an exfoliated face, it pisses Caroline off, whoever's living in my face." The unconventional method backfired, leaving her with visible burns and damaged skin. "She's moved from here to up there," Glanville explained, referencing "Caroline," while zooming in on her cheekbone and forehead. In her caption, she shared a DIY treatment to ease the pain: "Mix up some aloe Vera, cucumber, and black tea. Put it in the freezer. Put it in the spray bottle and once it's cold enough, spray all day." The TV Personality Says 'Housewives' Scandal Ruined Her Life Based on her recent TikTok video, Glanville is not done unpacking the emotional fallout from her time on "The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip." It is worth noting that in April, she made it clear that the off-camera damage runs deeper than viewers might think. In a revealing interview, Glanville opened up about hitting rock bottom after being sent home from Morocco while filming the now-shelved fourth season of the Bravo spinoff. The Blast noted that Glanville said her world crumbled when reports surfaced claiming she behaved inappropriately toward fellow castmate Caroline Manzo, an accusation she flat-out denies. "It's ruined my life. Those [first] six months, I was in a fetal position on my couch, like, contemplating suicide [and I was] being called horrible things," she said bluntly. She also revealed that the backlash cost her more than just her Bravo gig. "All my jobs were canceled," Glanville said, adding that the narrative around her exit moved so fast she did not even get a chance to defend herself before doors started slamming shut. The 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' Alum Says Illness Has Drained Her Finances To make matters worse, as she lost her financial footing, she began to deal with a lingering illness that has not let up. Glanville revealed that she is still battling a mystery illness that has cost her more than just peace of mind. The Blast highlighted Glanville's emotional confession that she is now financially wiped out, having spent more than $113,000 out-of-pocket on treatment after hitting a wall with her insurance plan. "I'm out of funds. I'm out over six figures at this point. I don't have the means to go anywhere at this point. I'm online every day, going down a different rabbit hole. It's exhausting. It's all-consuming," she shared. The Reality TV Star Says Parasite Has Robbed Her Of Sex, Confidence, And Herself The mysterious parasite has not just drained her bank account; it has also stolen the parts of life she enjoys most. Mourning the version of herself she once knew, Glanville noted that her current life was as isolated as during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 52-year-old admitted bluntly, "I miss socializing with my girlfriends and then having sex with men. I'm a Scorpio. I love sex. So, I was having a lot of it, and now I haven't had any of it, and I'm like, 'Have I forgotten how to kiss?'" Known for her outspoken and unfiltered takes, she did not stop there. Glanville confessed that the ongoing health battle has chipped away at her once-solid sense of self. "I've lost myself," she said. "I feel more insecure than I ever have in my life. I don't get anxiety about most things. Some things do give me anxiety, don't get me wrong, but I feel like I lost Brandi." Brandi Glanville's Mysterious Parasite Gets Traced To Morocco Trip After years of confusion and pain, Glanville may finally have some answers, and she is not alone in her misery. Last month, The Blast reported that fellow Bravo star Vicki Gunvalson believes she contracted the same parasite that has been wreaking havoc on Glanville's life. The "Real Housewives of Orange County" alum said the symptoms began after the pair's 2023 trip to Morocco for "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip." Gunvalson did not mince words. She described the environment as less than sanitary and shared that Glanville's condition is severe, with the parasite moving to different parts of her body and causing intense discomfort. And it has not been easy for Gunvalson either. Medical tests confirmed parasites had overrun her gut, and while both women are still not out of the woods, the likely source of their health nightmare has finally been pinpointed. Clearly, the Housewives drama is not a thing of the past for Brandi Glanville. Solve the daily Crossword
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Realty star Brandi Glanville names her facial parasite after her Real Housewives nemesis
Brandi Glanville named her facial parasite 'Caroline,' the same name as her Real Housewives nemesis, Caroline Manzo. The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star took to TikTok on Monday to give an update on her facial disfigurement, where she revealed she burned her face with Nair in an attempt to kill the parasite. In the graphic video, the reality star explained that she used the hair-removal cream as an exfoliant because it 'pisses Caroline off' or 'whoever's living in [her] face.' Glanville, 52, encouraged her fans to use Nair as a cheaper remedy for 'peels and lasers' but warned them not to leave it on for seven minutes like she did, which resulted in severe burns and damaged skin. 'Nair is the fountain of youth. I figured it out. But I over did it,' she admitted. Concerned fans flooded the comment section begging the mum-of-two to stop using Nair and to go see a doctor. A few eagle-eyed fans noticed the telling name that she gave the parasite. 'CAROLINE,' one fan pointed out in the comments. 'Caroline has everything better than Brandi. EVERYTHING!!' another added. In January 2023, both of the reality stars left the Morocco set of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip after Manzo accused Glanville of sexual assault during filming. Page Six learned the following month that the former model gave Manzo 'unwanted kisses' and allegedly touched her chest and genital area as well. The former Real Housewives of New Jersey star filed a lawsuit against Bravo in January 2024, claiming that the network encouraged Glanville's 'sexually offensive and harassing content.' In court documents obtained by Page Six in April 2024, an executive producer of RHUGT claimed that the Manzo'd with Children star felt 'disrespected' by Glanville but wasn't 'sexually violated' by her. Manzo graphically detailed the alleged assault at the hands of Glanville in a signed affidavit filed in May 2024. 'When Glanville was sexually assaulting me on the sofa, she was rubbing her vagina on me. The producers just watched and kept filming,' she wrote. Manzo amended her complaint in June 2025, adding disability discrimination and is seeking injunctive relief. Bravo tried to dismiss the lawsuit, but it is still currently ongoing, per the Bravo Docket podcast. Due to the allegations and ongoing legal proceedings, the highly anticipated season of RHUGT is indefinitely delayed to air. Glanville has vehemently denied all of Manzo's 'absurd' claims and has said that the sexual assault allegations made her contemplate suicide. 'It's ruined my life,' she shared on Tori Spelling's Misspelling podcast in April. 'Those six months, I was in a foetal position on my couch, contemplating suicide [and I was] being called horrible things.' 'All my jobs were cancelled,' she continued. 'The narrative when we got back from Morocco was I was fired for being inappropriate with Caroline Manzo, and I wasn't.' 'It went from 'gave her a lap dance' to 'kissed her unwantingly' to 'sexually harassed her' and then to rape,' the author recalled. 'I was supposed to go to Australia after [filming the show]. I had all these jobs lined up, and everything was cancelled. It wasn't even – I'm like, 'Just wait for the show to air at least, like, come on.'' The Celebrity Apprentice star also shared that she joined OnlyFans to make up for the lost income but had to stop doing that once her face 'started being crazy.' Between the sexual assault allegations and her 'spreading' undiagnosed facial condition, Glanville concluded that 'it's just been a really tough time.'
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brandi Glanville makes heartbreaking confession two years after life-changing mystery illness left her face disfigured
Brandi Glanville made a heartbreaking confession this week amid her battle with a mystery illness that has left her face disfigured. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 52, has spent over $100,000 seeking treatment for the condition, which she believes is caused by a facial parasite. And on Wednesday, Glanville — who is the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian — provided a rare update while calling out those who've left 'cruel comments' about her face. 'I haven't posted much on any social site lately because I'm hiding out and don't want to deal with the cruel comments on my appearance,' she revealed in part on X (formerly Twitter). However, Glanville promised fans that her hideout is over and that she would no longer be disguising herself with 'filters and heavy edits' on social media. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'But I'll be posting and sharing authentically without all the filters and heavy edits... See you there and don't forget to turn on your notifications for the daily drops,' she wrote. Brandi also addressed her absence on Patreon, a paid subscription platform, amid her emotionally taxing health battle. 'It's been a minute since I posted on Patreon, but I'm going back and will be interacting on there again,' she promised in the tweet. After posting the tweet on Wednesday, Glanville received an outpouring of support from fans, with one writing, 'I appreciate your raw honesty and sharing the things that can happen. You'll always be beautiful to me.' Another fan tweeted, 'I'm so sorry you are going through this.' They also encouraged her to 'ignore the trolls' while admiring her strength. 'It's a 'them' problem, not a 'Brandi' problem. You are doing great. Keep on being that strong a** woman!' the fan conluded. Someone else gave the reality TV star more support, writing, 'This is sad that people are mean and cruel. You have to do what is necessary as you recover from this horrible situation.' Brandi has been open about her ongoing struggle with a suspected facial parasite, which she believes she contracted in Morocco while filming the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Glanville has been frequently hospitalized due to her ongoing health concerns and that she has incurred substantial expenses because of it. And on Wednesday, Glanville — who is the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian — provided a rare update while calling out those who've left 'cruel comments' about her face After posting the tweet on Wednesday, Glanville received an outpouring of support from fans The Bravo star said she's spent 'over $113,000' of her own money seeking treatment for the mystery condition outside of her health insurance plan. However, she's seen no improvements since. After various medical appointments, multiple physicians told the reality star she could be suffering from a 'parasite that jumps around [her] face.' According to the Mayo Clinic, angioedema is a reaction similar to hives that causes swelling in the deeper layers of skin, often around the face and lips. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow – who is married to Real Housewives Of Orange County star Heather Dubrow — said he was 'concerned' that Glanville could be suffering from either an 'infectious process' or a 'foreign-body reaction to something she's had injected.' Dubrow also clarified that Glanville isn't at 'fault' for not being certain about what is plaguing her, and he instead blamed her doctor for not having a solid diagnosis and treatment plan. However, he seemed fairly certain that whatever was going on with her is 'not a parasite' and is 'not from something she ate.' Instead, he suggested the issue is 'something that got into her bloodstream and seeded some foreign body.' Surprisingly, Dubrow even thought it was possible that Glanville could be ahead of her doctors, as he said she could be right that she might require surgery. He noted that she could have been infected with either mycobacteria or fungi, which could be 'very difficult to treat.' Dubrow looked particularly concerned when he said Glanville's condition was 'like a ticking time bomb,' because the potential damage could get more and more severe in a short period of time. He added that antibiotic treatments for mycobacteria or fungus could take six to 12 months, so it would be essential for her to get a solid diagnosis and possibly a skin sample to determine what she was suffering from. Dubrow concluded the interview by offering the services of himself and his Botched costars. Brandi later shared that she had a consultation with Dubrow, but had decided to get a second opinion. Brandi explained that Dubrow told her it might take five years for her to be 'totally fine.' 'Five years is way too long for me to wait,' the reality beauty said on her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast, while also revealing she has not had sex in a year due to her health issues. 'I have places to go, people to make out with. I have not had sex since last October. I haven't kissed [or] made out with anyone. I haven't socialized, really.' The star shared that she wants to 'run tests, get another MRI, another cat scan' adding that she wants to 'get to the bottom of this.' Brandi added that she doesn't 'feel better' and stills sees 'this thing in my face jumping around.'
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brandi Glanville admits she's been 'hiding out' after cruel comments about her disfigured face
Brandi Glanville made a heartbreaking confession this week amid her battle with a mystery illness that has left her face disfigured. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 52, has spent over $100,000 seeking treatment for the condition, which she believes is caused by a facial parasite. And on Wednesday, Glanville — who is the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian — provided a rare update while calling out those who've left 'cruel comments' about her face. 'I haven't posted much on any social site lately because I'm hiding out and don't want to deal with the cruel comments on my appearance,' she revealed in part on X (formerly Twitter). However, Glanville promised fans that her hideout is over and that she would no longer be disguising herself with 'filters and heavy edits' on social media. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'But I'll be posting and sharing authentically without all the filters and heavy edits... See you there and don't forget to turn on your notifications for the daily drops,' she wrote. Brandi also addressed her absence on Patreon, a paid subscription platform, amid her emotionally taxing health battle. 'It's been a minute since I posted on Patreon, but I'm going back and will be interacting on there again,' she promised in the tweet. After posting the tweet on Wednesday, Glanville received an outpouring of support from fans, with one writing, 'I appreciate your raw honesty and sharing the things that can happen. You'll always be beautiful to me.' Another fan tweeted, 'I'm so sorry you are going through this.' They also encouraged her to 'ignore the trolls' while admiring her strength. 'It's a 'them' problem, not a 'Brandi' problem. You are doing great. Keep on being that strong a** woman!' the fan conluded. Someone else gave the reality TV star more support, writing, 'This is sad that people are mean and cruel. You have to do what is necessary as you recover from this horrible situation.' Brandi has been open about her ongoing struggle with a suspected facial parasite, which she believes she contracted in Morocco while filming the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Glanville has been frequently hospitalized due to her ongoing health concerns and that she has incurred substantial expenses because of it. And on Wednesday, Glanville — who is the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian — provided a rare update while calling out those who've left 'cruel comments' about her face After posting the tweet on Wednesday, Glanville received an outpouring of support from fans The Bravo star said she's spent 'over $113,000' of her own money seeking treatment for the mystery condition outside of her health insurance plan. However, she's seen no improvements since. After various medical appointments, multiple physicians told the reality star she could be suffering from a 'parasite that jumps around [her] face.' According to the Mayo Clinic, angioedema is a reaction similar to hives that causes swelling in the deeper layers of skin, often around the face and lips. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow – who is married to Real Housewives Of Orange County star Heather Dubrow — said he was 'concerned' that Glanville could be suffering from either an 'infectious process' or a 'foreign-body reaction to something she's had injected.' Dubrow also clarified that Glanville isn't at 'fault' for not being certain about what is plaguing her, and he instead blamed her doctor for not having a solid diagnosis and treatment plan. However, he seemed fairly certain that whatever was going on with her is 'not a parasite' and is 'not from something she ate.' Instead, he suggested the issue is 'something that got into her bloodstream and seeded some foreign body.' Surprisingly, Dubrow even thought it was possible that Glanville could be ahead of her doctors, as he said she could be right that she might require surgery. He noted that she could have been infected with either mycobacteria or fungi, which could be 'very difficult to treat.' Dubrow looked particularly concerned when he said Glanville's condition was 'like a ticking time bomb,' because the potential damage could get more and more severe in a short period of time. He added that antibiotic treatments for mycobacteria or fungus could take six to 12 months, so it would be essential for her to get a solid diagnosis and possibly a skin sample to determine what she was suffering from. Dubrow concluded the interview by offering the services of himself and his Botched costars. Brandi later shared that she had a consultation with Dubrow, but had decided to get a second opinion. Brandi explained that Dubrow told her it might take five years for her to be 'totally fine.' 'Five years is way too long for me to wait,' the reality beauty said on her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast, while also revealing she has not had sex in a year due to her health issues. 'I have places to go, people to make out with. I have not had sex since last October. I haven't kissed [or] made out with anyone. I haven't socialized, really.' The star shared that she wants to 'run tests, get another MRI, another cat scan' adding that she wants to 'get to the bottom of this.' Brandi added that she doesn't 'feel better' and stills sees 'this thing in my face jumping around.' She also shared that she has 'four different doctors' who have given her 'four different opinions of what it could possibly be.'
