Viewers are curious to know why Tamra Judge is leaving The Real Housewives of Orange County ahead of Season 19. As one of the show’s most iconic cast members, Judge has been a major presence since Season 3, staying until Season 14 before briefly leaving and returning two seasons later. However, her recent social media post confirmed she won’t be part of the upcoming season, sparking curiosity among viewers. So, why is Judge suddenly exiting RHOC? Here’s all you need to know.
Why is Tamra Judge leaving RHOC?
Tamra Judge hasn’t disclosed an official reason for leaving Real Housewives of Orange County. However, her Instagram story hinted at personal reasons influencing her decision.
The exit decision comes to light as the cast members are already in New Orleans filming yet another season, whose premiere date hasn’t been announced as of yet. Judge took to her Instagram story on Sunday, March 9, to announce her exit from The Real Housewives of Orange County.
While addressing her show’s long journey, she also subtly hinted at facing “real problems,” which could be a potential reason for her exit. She wrote, “It was a long run! When life gives you real problems this reality s**t doesn’t make sense. Peace out. IM (I’m) out.” As she didn’t touch on more specifics, her exit reason remains unclear.
An Instagram page reposted Tamra Judge’s story with the caption, “Is Tamra quitting?? #RHOC.” Tamra Judge herself replied, saying, “Yes!!!”
Many speculate that her latest decision might be in light of her close friend, Teddi Mellencamp, experiencing health problems. A few days back, Mellencamp revealed that more tumors were found in her brain and two in her lungs. She assured fans that she was receiving the required treatment and remained hopeful for a speedy recovery. (via Just Jared) However, Judge is yet to comment on this possibility of her exit.
This isn’t the first time viewers will witness her absence from RHOC. Previously, it was reported that she didn’t make it to Season 15 due to pay disagreements with the network, leading to her exit. However, at that time, she was positive about returning in future seasons—and she did. (via Daily Mail)
Considering she hasn’t hinted at the possibility of coming back in the future, this time, her show’s future remains uncertain.
