Bravo chief Andy Cohen has reacted to Tamra Judge seemingly quitting “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” hinting that she made the choice attributable to one in all her best friends being sick.
Judge teased her “RHOC” exit on Sunday via a cryptic post on her Instagram Stories, leaving fans speculating about its meaning.
The truth TV star’s apparent departure from the show comes three years after she returned for its seventeenth season and a number of months after she revealed her “on the spectrum” diagnosis.
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Andy Cohen’s Response To Tamra Judge’s Apparent ‘RHOC’ Exit
Cohen shared his thoughts on Judge’s “RHOC” exit on his SiriusXM radio show, “Andy Cohen Live.”
He said, “[Judge] did a post on Instagram. Something that inferred that she’s leaving.”
The “Real Housewives” producer continued, “I got the report of what happened last night. All I’ll say is that this: I can not comment on what is going on on while we’re filming shows.”
Cohen added, “I suppose the one thing that’s at the highest of my mind is that one in all her best friends goes through an incredibly intense health crisis. So, possibly keep that in mind.”
The friend Cohen referred to is Teddi Mellencamp, Judge’s co-host on their podcast, “Two T’s in a Pod.”
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Tamra Judge Makes Cryptic Post About Quitting Reality Television
Judge shocked fans and her costars when she made a post on social media that led many to consider she was exiting “RHOC.”
She wrote, “It was a protracted run! When life gives you real problems this reality sh-t doesn’t make sense. Peace out. I’m out.”
Judge confirmed she was indeed quitting the show when she responded to a fan page’s post.
The fan account reposted her Instagram Stories post and added the caption, “Tamra Judge just posted this?? The solid is currently in Recent Orleans on their solid trip. Is Tamra quitting.”
Judge responded, “Yes!!!”
The truth TV star’s exit is more surprising on condition that she and her costars in good spirits once they were spotted filming their solid trip in Recent Orleans over the weekend.
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Tamra Judge Has Quit ‘RHOC’ Before
This is not the primary time Judge has quit “RHOC.” She first exited the show in 2020, a day after co-star Vicki Gunvalson confirmed she was leaving, in what then appeared like the top of an era for the show.
Judge announced her exit on the time via a post on Instagram, writing, “It has been a wild 12 years. But it surely’s time for me to maneuver on. I’m sad to go but I’m very enthusiastic about my future. Love you guys.”
Nevertheless, the tv personality’s exit didn’t last too long as she returned to the show in July 2022.
A source told Page Six on the time, “Tamra is thrilled to come back back to the show, especially after feeling the fan love from her stint on ‘Ultimate Girls Trip.'”
They added, “She will’t wait to get back in the combo of “RHOC” and see how she will be able to shake up the dynamic.”
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Judge Addresses Critics After Health Update
The Blast covered the story of how Judge responded to the backlash she received after revealing her “on the spectrum” diagnosis. The 57-year-old noted that not everyone criticized her after her health update but said she couldn’t handle the hate she received.
Judge confessed, “In order much as I appreciate the amazing individuals who reached out, I feel it is best to maneuver forward more privately until I get to a greater mental space.”
She added, “My mental health is just not strong enough where I could be judged and hated on immediately. Yes, I’m admitting I’m weak. And I’m okay with that immediately.”
Later within the post, Judge shared that she regretted speaking too soon about her health condition to the general public.
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She said, “I realize now I spoke too soon publicly and that processing this with such an onslaught of negative comments has been horrible. For those who know me, I do not like to look weak or play the victim.”
Judge concluded, “I also hate labels, just as much as I hate excuses. But I’m working on myself not a TV show; to be a greater person for me and the people around me. This is not some storyline. It’s my real life.”
Teddi Mellencamp’s Health Struggles
As Tamra Judge navigates her “RHOC” exit and the backlash she received after revealing her “On the spectrum” diagnosis, her close pal, Teddi Mellencamp, has also been coping with skin cancer.
Mellencamp, who was diagnosed with melanoma in 2022, recently provided an update on her cancer treatment, revealing that a scan showed multiple brain tumors remain after surgery.
She also has two tumors in her lung, but doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy will help.
Despite the diagnosis, Mellencamp stays optimistic, sharing her journey on Instagram with a lighthearted attitude.
Fellow Bravo stars, including Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley, sent messages of support.
Mellencamp expressed gratitude for the love and prayers and vowed to maintain fighting.
