Bravo fans are anxiously awaiting news about season 20 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” So far, Vicki Gunvalson is the only confirmed cast member. Now, Tamra Judge is reacting to recent casting news ahead of an official announcement.
Judge recently spoke to US Weekly and mentioned that she hopes season 20 of the show brings a healthy dose of nostalgia. She said, “I think that will definitely happen. I’m just speculating because I don’t know what’s going on, [but] I think it’d be fun to have the olden times.”
She continued, “I really am concerned with Shannon [Beador], where she can’t move forward, and she holds grudges and getting in between me and Vicki [Gunvalson] and that kind of stuff. That’s something people don’t want to see.”
From there, she responded to Shannon Beador calling her Tamra Grudge. She said, “To be a good housewife, you have to have conflict and resolution. She’s one that holds a grudge, but yet she’s calling me Tamra Grudge? Where all I ever tried to do is move forward, she cannot.”
Judge Dispels Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 Rumors
Judge continued her US Weekly interview and began discussing casting rumors for season 20 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” Notably, it has been rumored that Meghan King and Kelly Dodd would return.
According to Judge, “First of all, Meghan lives out of state.” She then said, “Kelly Dodd, I know somebody was saying I said I wanted her back. I never said that. Unfortunately, I think she’s crossed a line of no return.”
She continued, “Going after families and kids and husbands, it’s not good. It’s just really not good. She really has a hard-on for Heather Dubrow. Leave her alone. Just leave her alone. I think if she played it smarter, she could be a good Housewife, but she just goes to places that nobody should go to.”
Judge has other past cast members in mind for the show, like Jeana Keough and Tammy Knickerbocker.
The First RHOC Casting News Came at BravoCon
Fans weren’t expecting casting news for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” for quite some time. However, Andy Cohen asked Gunvalson to return to the series at BravoCon 2025, and she accepted.
He said to her at the Bravo’s panel, “Vicki, can you believe the Real Housewives of Orange County is entering its 20th season next year?” Gunvalson responded, “I can’t, and this is so exciting. I love you guys out there, and I love Bravo. It’s been a great ride.”
Cohen then removed an orange from his pocket as a sweet way to ask her to come back. Production on season 20 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” is expected to begin in early 2026.
Tamra, you need to take a long hard look in the “accountability mirror” you are despicable! I tend to change the channel when your face comes on the screen!