Fans of the “Real Housewives of Orange County” are well aware of how difficult a time Tamra Judge has had lately. She has been on her own healing journey while trying to support Teddi Mellencamp through stage 4 cancer, and then Tamra jumped back into the Bravo TV mix. Outside looking in, it all seemed like a perfect storm of stressors that could easily lead to precisely the kind of meltdown that Tamra has had.
Luckily, Tamra has a great support system in place, beginning with her ride or die husband, Eddie Judge. She recently chatted with BravoTV.com about how Eddie has helped her navigate one of the toughest years of her life.
Eddie Judge Is His Wife’s ‘Biggest Cheerleader’
GettyWhen the reality star was asked about how Eddie has handled her emotional roller coaster, Tamra said, “My husband has been my biggest supporter, my biggest cheerleader. He loves me so much, and he just wants me to do what’s right for me or what’s healthy. And he’s always there for me, so I can’t complain.”
Season 19 of the “Real Housewives of Orange County” has been full of ongoing conflicts, and then it seems to have just ripped the band-aid off of Tamra’s old feud with Gretchen Rossi.
“You guys are watching my emotional journey happen right here on The Real Housewives of Orange County. It’s been definitely a difficult situation for me because I’m not really great with my emotions, but I’m trying to get through it the best that I can. Stop judging me.”
A RHOC Cast Trip Unraveled Tamra Judge
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Tamra’s breaking point in filming came during a cast trip to New Orleans, the last place that she had traveled to with Teddi. She was already emotional, and then a dinner loaded with conflict was the last straw. She stormed off and then ended up in a car on the phone with Eddie, asking him to book her a flight home.
“I feel not loved and not wanted, and I just don’t think there’s a place for me in this group,” Tamra later explained in a confessional. While she appeared to quit the series, Andy Cohen recently gave an update on Tamra’s status on “Watch What Happens Live.”
When RHOC cast member Heather Dubrow joined Andy in the clubhouse on Aug. 14, 2025, and they discussed the explosive fight. Andy asked Heather, “Did you truly believe she was quitting?” Heather then replied with, “Yes and no.” Andy then confirmed that Tamra did not quit the series.
Do you think that Eddie’s rock-solid support will be enough to anchor Tamra through another season on RHOC?
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RHOC’s Tamra Judge Opens Up About Her Marriage & ‘Toughest Years’