Former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Brandi Glanville has had a rough go of things in recent years. However, the beloved reality star has now opened up, giving a positive update on her health.
TMZ caught up with Glanville on December 5. The interviewer complimented her before asking for a health update following her years-long struggle.
She said, “Thank you. The update is I do finally have a diagnosis, and I will be sharing that soon.” Granville continued, “I have a long road ahead of me to get fully better, but I finally have an answer, so I’m just thrilled.”
From there, she was asked about the process to get to the point of having concrete answers. The former RHOBH star said, “It’s been hell.”
Glanville went on to say that she’s “turned into an introvert” and that she’s pretty much been in her house for two years. The interviewer continued, and Granville stated that she received her diagnosis “yesterday.”
In the end, the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star reiterated that it would be a long road ahead before she’s healed. She also stated that there are times when she sits down and can’t even get up.
She also bravely opened up about some dark thoughts that stemmed from her medical issue. Notably, she said, “I don’t want to live this life. So, I had those thoughts, which were really frightening because I’ve never been like that. I never thought of not wanting to be here.”
Brandi Glanville Recently Said Things Were Improving
Glanville spoke to US Weekly in November 2025 about her health battle with the presumed parasite. She said, “It’s been a slow process, but I’m finally getting back to my normal routine and feeling like myself again.”
Glanville continued, saying that she has moved into a new home and that it “feels like a fresh start.” She added, “The new space has really helped me reset and focus on creating a calmer, more positive environment for myself.”
Regarding what she loves most about this chapter in her life, she revealed, “Honestly, the peace. I’m enjoying keeping things simple, spending more time at home, and really taking care of myself.”
The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star also shared more about her life these days. Saying, “I’m actively filming my YouTube series and working on a variety of new projects, so my focus is really on everything I’m creating today. It’s been exciting to grow and explore new platforms.”
She’s Been Dealing With This Issue For Quite Some Time
Glanville has been open about her health issues, which caused facial disfigurement sometime around December 2024. She believes she has a parasite and thinks she encountered it in 2023. Notably, she has blamed the filming of “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Morocco.”
Regarding the toll it’s taken, she told US Weekly in August 2025, “I’m paying the minimum on my credit cards. I’ve exhausted my savings. At my age, I feel like such a loser in a way, because I was taking care of everything. I was together. I had great credit. Now I’m scared about every little thing.”
She also revealed that she’s spent well over $100,000 in treatments.
