Tamra Judge will be back onThe Real Housewives of Orange County—and that’s not just her opinion!The reality star is returning to the hit Bravo series as a full-time Housewife for its upcoming 17th season, she confirmed on Wednesday during an episode ofWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.“The judge is back and drama is in session,” she said, after taking an orange off the show’s set.“Ladies and gentleman, it’s true —Tamra Judgeis returning to theReal Housewives of Orange County,” said Cohen.Judge, 54, first joinedRHOCback in 2007 during its third season, and was a mainstay on the show for the next 12 seasonsbefore she was fired in January 2020, ahead of season 15.For more on Tamra Judge, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.Fans have been calling for her to return to the series since, her name constantly coming up in conversations on social media, in the press, and on andWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.Tamra Judge.Jason Mendez/GettyThroughout the years on the show, the outspoken, opinionated star gaveRHOCsome of its most memorable moments, including the show’s first wine toss. She also led a three-episode spinoff series,Tamra’s OC Wedding, which chronicled her June 2013 wedding to husband Eddie at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California.After departing the show, Judge remained focused on her booming businesses —Vena CBDand gym CUT Fitness — and began co-hosting a successful iHeartRadio podcast calledTwo Ts and a Pod, alongsideReal Housewivesof Beverly HillsalumTeddi Mellencamp Arroyave.Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagicShe’s also mom to four children: sons Ryan Vieth, 36, and Spencer Barney 22, and daughter Sydney Barney, 23, and Sophia Barney, 16.Just this June, Judge appeared on Peacock’sThe Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club.Former HousewivesDorinda Medley(Real Housewives of New York City),Jill Zarin(RHONY),Phaedra Parks(Real Housewives of Atlanta),Eva Marcille(RHOA),Brandi Glanville(Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) andTaylor Armstrong(RHOBH) also star, as doesVicki Gunvalson— Judge’s close friend and formerRHOCcostar.Tommy Garcia/BravoNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Judge’s return toRHOCcomes a year afterHeather Dubrowreturned to the series. She had previously starred on the show with Judge in seasons 7 through 11.Other Housewives last season were returning favoritesShannon Storms Beador,Gina Kirschenheiter, and Emily Simpson.New to the cast wasJennifer Armstrong and Noella Bergener, who have both since announcedtheir departure from the series.Production on season 17 ofRHOCis expected to begin next week. No airdate has been announced yet.
Tamra Judge will be back onThe Real Housewives of Orange County—and that’s not just her opinion!
The reality star is returning to the hit Bravo series as a full-time Housewife for its upcoming 17th season, she confirmed on Wednesday during an episode ofWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
“The judge is back and drama is in session,” she said, after taking an orange off the show’s set.
“Ladies and gentleman, it’s true —Tamra Judgeis returning to theReal Housewives of Orange County,” said Cohen.
Judge, 54, first joinedRHOCback in 2007 during its third season, and was a mainstay on the show for the next 12 seasonsbefore she was fired in January 2020, ahead of season 15.
For more on Tamra Judge, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
Fans have been calling for her to return to the series since, her name constantly coming up in conversations on social media, in the press, and on andWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
Tamra Judge.Jason Mendez/Getty
Throughout the years on the show, the outspoken, opinionated star gaveRHOCsome of its most memorable moments, including the show’s first wine toss. She also led a three-episode spinoff series,Tamra’s OC Wedding, which chronicled her June 2013 wedding to husband Eddie at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California.
After departing the show, Judge remained focused on her booming businesses —Vena CBDand gym CUT Fitness — and began co-hosting a successful iHeartRadio podcast calledTwo Ts and a Pod, alongsideReal Housewivesof Beverly HillsalumTeddi Mellencamp Arroyave.
Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic
She’s also mom to four children: sons Ryan Vieth, 36, and Spencer Barney 22, and daughter Sydney Barney, 23, and Sophia Barney, 16.
Just this June, Judge appeared on Peacock’sThe Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club.Former HousewivesDorinda Medley(Real Housewives of New York City),Jill Zarin(RHONY),Phaedra Parks(Real Housewives of Atlanta),Eva Marcille(RHOA),Brandi Glanville(Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) andTaylor Armstrong(RHOBH) also star, as doesVicki Gunvalson— Judge’s close friend and formerRHOCcostar.
Tommy Garcia/Bravo
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Judge’s return toRHOCcomes a year afterHeather Dubrowreturned to the series. She had previously starred on the show with Judge in seasons 7 through 11.
Other Housewives last season were returning favoritesShannon Storms Beador,Gina Kirschenheiter, and Emily Simpson.
New to the cast wasJennifer Armstrong and Noella Bergener, who have both since announcedtheir departure from the series.
Production on season 17 ofRHOCis expected to begin next week. No airdate has been announced yet.
source: people.com
