Heather Dubrow and Lisa Vanderpump insist Bravo doesn't "manufacture drama" on its Real Housewives shows.

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Following claims made by Brooks Ayers, which stated his co-stars have created drama around his cancer diagnosis in an effort to increase viewer interest and ratings, the two women spoke out, defending the network against his allegations.

"There is no manufactured drama on the show," Dubrow told Entertainment Tonight. "You don't get to see everything, but what you are seeing is what happens. This season is raw, real and disturbing. The audience is smart. I think Brooks is going to be judged and tried by the court of public opinion. The response to this season is so good, because it's real. To say this season and situations were manufactured for drama is just not true."

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"I have a very strong opinion about that," Vanderpump added. "I've done 170 episodes, and ironically, Orange County is produced by the same production company [as RHOBH]. I've been very vocal about that. No, they don't need to manufacture drama. How can you back that up in editing? You want to tell the true story. The true story is always way more fascinating than fiction. The only thing maybe producers will say is, 'Speak your mind.'"

Brooks Ayers' cancer story line continues Mondays at 9 p.m. on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 10.

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