Will Brooks Ayers soon be redeemed? That's what he claims! Brooks Ayers' cancer diagnosis may soon be proven legit. Vicki Gunvalson & Brooks Ayers Split: 'RHOC' Couple Releases Joint Statement On Wednesday, as rumors continued to swirl regarding his stage 3 cancer diagnosis, Ayers, the ex-boyfriend of The Real Housewives of Orange County star Vicki Gunvalson, fired back at fans who have accused him of lying about the life-threatening illness.