Brandi Glanville Blames ‘Bravo’ for Causing ‘Jumping Parasite’ In Her Now-Collapsed Face!
Brandi Glanville blames ‘Bravo’ for causing ‘jumping parasite’ on her now collapsed face!
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Brandi Glanville has opened up about a shocking health ordeal that left fans concerned after she posted a photo of her severely swollen face on social media.
The 52-year-old reality star claimed she was battling a “parasite that jumps around my face” and was suffering from extreme facial swelling caused by what some doctors called angio- stress-induced edema.
“What happened? I wish I knew,” Brandi wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I’ve been in and out of the hospital over the last year and a half and have spent almost every dollar I have trying to figure it out. Some doctors say I have a parasite jumping in my face. Some say it’s stress-induced edema. Personally, I say it’s Bravo.
Health scare triggers emergency response
Brandi Fans were first alarmed in October 2023 when she collapsed at home, forcing her son to call 911. According to Entertainment Tonight, her face “exploded like a basketball” with swelling so severe that her eyes were swollen and closed, leaving her almost blind.
“I collapsed at home this morning and my SON had to call 911 for help!” » Brandi shared at the time. “You have no idea the level of stress I’m dealing with.”
Fans react with concern
After recently posting a selfie showing extreme facial swelling, fans took to social media to express their concern.
“Is this a fill migration?” one fan speculated, while another suggested: “No, it’s an immune response because she’s unhealthy.”
“Awwww Brandi …I’m so sorry…you’ve had nothing but hard times…sending all my prayers for you…you will come back girl and break it, just watch,” one supportive fan commented.
Blame Bravo for stress
Brandi has repeatedly cited her ongoing legal drama with Bravo as a major stressor contributing to her health issues. She has been embroiled in controversy since filming season 4 of The Ultimate Real Housewives Girls’ Trip in January 2023, where co-star Caroline Manzo accused her of inappropriate behavior, including unwanted physical contact.
Manzo, 63, later sued Bravo, alleging the network exploited the incident for ratings while failing to protect her on set. In the meantime, Brandi denied the allegations and hinted she would take her own legal action against the network, claiming stress had “ruined” her health.
“Stress will kill you” Brandi » tweeted earlier this year. “How is your wealth?” Take care people, thank you Bravo. I couldn’t even work if I wanted to at this point.
Looking for answers
While Brandi While awaiting further medical diagnoses, she remains open about her condition and her ongoing struggle with Bravo. “I’m unhappy and depressed,” she admitted on social media. “I couldn’t even work if I wanted to.”
As the mystery of his health continues, fans and followers remain concerned, hoping the reality star can find answers — and peace — after months of uncertainty and hardship.
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Avigail is an entertainment blogger at All About The Tea, specializing in The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real Housewives of Potomac. Avigail has a background in marketing. She’s a Brooklynite living in the Bahamas with a passion for travel, writing, reality TV, pop culture, and spoken word.