Reality Star Brandi Glanville Hospitalized After TikTok Garlic Remedy

Glanville's attempt to clear sinuses with a garlic clove led to a medical emergency.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:06pm

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A minimalist neon outline of an ear canal with a bright red garlic clove lodged inside, conveying the medical emergency caused by a viral social media health trend.A neon-outlined illustration of a garlic clove stuck in an ear canal highlights the dangers of unverified medical advice from social media.Beverly Hills Today

Reality TV personality Brandi Glanville was rushed to urgent care after a TikTok-inspired home remedy involving a garlic clove became lodged in her ear, causing burning and requiring professional medical intervention to remove.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing trend of social media users adopting unverified medical advice from platforms like TikTok, often leading to dangerous outcomes when treatments are applied without professional consultation.

The details

Glanville, a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, reported that she attempted to clear her sinuses by placing a garlic clove in her nostril, as suggested by her 22-year-old son. However, the garlic caused too much burning, leading Glanville to move it to her ear. As she tried to remove the clove, it pushed further into her ear canal, necessitating a visit to an urgent care facility the following day to have it professionally extracted.

  • Over the Easter weekend in April 2026, Glanville attempted the garlic remedy.
  • The day after Easter, Glanville visited an urgent care facility to have the garlic clove removed.

The players

Brandi Glanville

A 53-year-old former cast member of the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Mason

Glanville's 22-year-old son, who suggested the garlic remedy to his mother.

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What they’re saying

“On Easter, I didn't do anything because of my garlic in my ear. Every time I tried to get it out, it really went down further. And I had to go to urgent care the next day and get it taken out.”

— Brandi Glanville

What’s next

Glanville is expected to make a full recovery, but the incident serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly following unverified medical advice from social media.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing public health risks associated with the proliferation of viral 'health hacks' on social media platforms, which often bypass traditional medical vetting and can lead to serious complications when applied without professional guidance.