Tamra Judge is already fueling Bravo gossip ahead of season 20 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” but according to Tamra, fans shouldn’t take her recent comments too seriously.

After appearing on “Jeff Lewis Live” and suggesting she might “blow s**t up” on the upcoming season, Tamra revealed that Heather Dubrow quickly reached out for clarification. The moment, which Tamra says was meant in jest, apparently caught Heather’s attention.

Heather Dubrow Calls Out Tamra Judge’s Season 20 Threat

On her podcast “By Order of the Faithfuls,” Tamra shared details of their conversation.

“I just talked to Heather Dubrow,” Tamra said. “She goes, ‘I saw you said you’re gonna blow things up!’ I go, ‘I was joking!’”

Tamra insisted she is not heading into season 20 looking for chaos.

“I [told Heather I said] it was actually my unbothered era that I’m going into for 2026. That’s my word,” she explained. “[My cohost Dolores Catania] told me to think of a word for 2026. Mine is very unbothered. I’m just unbothered.”

Tamra reiterated that her earlier comment was exaggerated for entertainment.

“I was joking when I said I’m gonna blow s**t up. You know, Jeff gets me going.”

Dolores agreed during the podcast taping. “He does. He gets everyone going.”
“He really does,” Tamra added.

Filming for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” season 20 is currently underway.

Want even juicier Bravo tea? Sign up for Cocktail Party here

Tamra Judge Teases RHOC Season 20 Chaos After Calling Shannon ‘Fragile’

About Perry Carpenter

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.