RHOC’s Tamra Judge Meeting with Lawyers Over ‘Defamation’ Amid Affair Rumors

Season 19 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” is serving up accusations, legal threats, and alleged audio receipts — and Tamra Judge is firing back.

Tamra Judge Slams Gretchen Rossi Over Affair Rumors

Tamra has been accused of cheating in an alleged audio recording, with speculation swirling about a supposed hookup with recording artist Jeff Timmons of 98°. The rumor resurfaced on the Sept. 18 episode of RHOC, and Tamra didn’t waste time responding.

During an Instagram AMA, one fan suggested the story “seems planted by producers.” Tamra clapped back:

“No the producers don’t plant stories. This is the second time Gretchen has brought this lie up on camera. First time was at Vicki’s bday party years ago and it was cut out.”

Another fan asked if Gretchen’s backpedaling on the rumor was the same thing she allegedly did to Katie. Tamra didn’t hold back:

“100%. She lies so much she can’t keep lies straight! I tried so hard to move forward with her knowing she has been spreading rumors about me for the past 12 years. Not anymore ✌️”

Tamra also revealed she is “meeting with lawyers” over “defamation,” though she didn’t explicitly say who she’s targeting.

Fans immediately connected the dots to Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley, who “salivated” at bringing the rumors back up on the most recent episode of RHOC.

Whether or not the infamous “audio” exists, one thing is clear: Tamra isn’t letting this one slide.

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Perry Carpenter has been covering entertainment news for more than 20 years — and yes, she absolutely has opinions about the latest Bravo casting shake-ups. Throughout her career, she has specialized in celebrity news and television, with a particular obsession for all things Bravo, "The Challenge," "Outlander," of course, Travis & Taylor, and the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe. A member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors, Perry has built a storied freelance career covering pop culture's biggest moments and smallest Easter eggs. Her work has appeared in Showbiz Cheatsheet, Daily Express, Radar Online, and on her Muck Rack profile.

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