RHOC: Why Bravo Never Should’ve Fired Tamra Judge
Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County is the series that started the Real Housewives franchise, and while cast member Tamra Judge didn't join the proceedings until season 3, she was (and remains) an RHOC legend. In January 2020, Tamra revealed during an Instagram Live with Andy Cohen that she was fired from the show. Her departure changed the series' dynamic, and not for the better.
The world was treated to the beginning of The Real Housewives franchise in 2006. Inspired by soaps like Desperate Housewives, the show aimed to present viewers with a real-life look into the lives of wealthy, glamorous women. In 2007, for season 3, Tamra Judge (then Tamra Barney) joined this group of women, and managed to keep her full-time role on the show for the following 11 seasons. Overall, herRHOC stint lasted for more than 12 years. Her presence, and approach to confrontation, were just two of the reasons why she lasted as long on the show as she did.
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While appearing on the show, Tamra presented audiences with countless iconic moments. Season 15 was the first without Tamra, and Vicki Gunvalson was also absent. In many fans' eyes, they were two of the best housewives in the series' history. That season began filming right before the beginning of COVID-19, cursing it from day one. The focus was shifted so it was more like a documentary about wealthy women surviving during a pandemic. Production brought Elizabeth Lyn Vargas and Jen Armstrong into the fold, but that wasn't enough. The RHOC flavor was missing, and the pandemic contributed to its disappointing 15th installment.
Before anything else, Tamra is renowned for being the first-ever franchise housewife to
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