Tamra Judge is clearly done playing nice.
On the latest episode of her podcast, “Two Ts in a Pod,” the “The Real Housewives of Orange County” star appeared to take a pointed swipe at longtime castmate Shannon Storms Beador — while also warning fans that she’s ready to “blow things up” as filming for season 20 kicks off.
Tamra Judge Teases Season 20 Chaos After Comparing Shannon Beador to Sutton Stracke
During the episode, Tamra compared Shannon to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Sutton Stracke, calling her “fragile” while explaining how some Housewives seem to get a permanent sympathy pass.
“Jennifer Tilly said something that resonated with me,” Tamra shared, per Just Bookin’ Around on TikTok. “She said, ‘Sutton gets a pass because everybody knows she’s fragile,’ and I’ve had a friend that was like that. They get away with everything, and everybody feels bad for them because they’re so fragile. But it gets annoying because at what point is it their own fault that they’re so fragile?”
Then she added bluntly, “Do something about it.”
The comments landed just as Tamra continues to reflect on what she calls a rough season 19 experience, claiming she became the group’s “punching bag.”
“I was in a very sad situation. I wasn’t happy,” she said. “And nobody — if anybody else was having a hard time, it would be like, ‘Oh, what can I do for you?’ No. They’re like, ‘You’re leaking stories. You’re doing this. You’re that.’ And I’m like, ‘Oh my god, you guys are not my friends.’”
Tamra later doubled down on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live,” where Jeff Lewis asked if she thought Shannon might not be invited back for season 20.
“No,” Jeff replied. “She’s like one of those OGs that people love.”
Jeff also said he hoped Tamra and Shannon could finally mend fences — and even floated the idea of a Tres Amigas reunion with Vicki Gunvalson. But Tamra made it clear she already tried to fix things last year.
“I tried last year,” she said. “It didn’t work.”
When Jeff pointed out that Tamra’s sharp tongue sometimes makes things worse, Tamra didn’t exactly promise restraint.
“After how they treated me last year, I’m gonna f*cking blow things up,” she warned.
Teddi Mellencamp chimed in that Tamra might be headed for a “redemption year,” while Jeff joked she’s needed one for “like, 20 seasons.” Tamra agreed with her own assessment of how she’s been treated.
“I’m like a punching bag,” she said.
Meanwhile, Bravo and Cocktails previously reported that Gretchen Rossi and Katie Ginella are the only season 19 cast members not returning. That means Heather Dubrow, Tamra, Shannon, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti, and Gina Kirschenheiter are all expected back for season 20.
Filming for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” season 20 officially begins Monday, February 2 — and based on Tamra’s recent comments, fans should probably buckle up.
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