It sounds like the cast of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” should be holding onto their oranges tight — because Tamra Judge says a major shakeup is coming for season 20. And according to her, the only person who seems secure right now is Vicki Gunvalson. Everyone else? Fully panicking.
During a recent stop on Jeff Lewis’ SiriusXM show “Jeff Lewis Live,” Tamra opened up about the uncertainty surrounding the franchise’s milestone season. And she made it very clear that the cast is in waiting-game mode with zero inside intel from Bravo.
Tamra Judge Says RHOC Cast Are ‘Waiting’ to Learn Their Fate
Tamra didn’t sugarcoat the situation: the entire cast is on edge.
“Well, I think at this point, there’s nothing any of us can do,” she said. “We’re just sitting ducks right now. We’re just waiting to see who’s coming back and who’s not. I don’t know anybody that’s safe except for Vicki, and that’s it.”
Her husband, Eddie Judge, tried to add that Vicki hasn’t signed her contract yet — but Tamra immediately shut that down.
“Well, you don’t know that. She got asked back, though,” she reminded him, referencing Andy Cohen handing Vicki an orange at BravoCon 2025.
Eddie kept pushing the point until even Jeff Lewis stepped in.
“Okay, Eddie,” Jeff said sharply. “There are things we can say, and there are things we can’t say.”
Tamra laughed, explaining, “This is why I don’t let him talk on the show. I’m like, ‘Sit in the damn corner and don’t say a word.’”
Despite skipping season 19, Vicki is confirmed to return. Everyone else? Completely in the dark.
“She’s good, she’s coming back,” Tamra said. “But nobody else knows, and we probably won’t know. Everybody’s pretty much shaking in their boots right now.”
Tamra also pointed out that Bravo already teased a cast shakeup in a press release — which, of course, only heightened the anxiety.
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