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Kelly Dodd rips into former co-star Tamra Judge for being a “bully.” She also discusses Shannon Beador dealing with “extortion” and “blackmail” on RHOC.
Bravo alum Kelly Dodd appeared on the September 18 episode of Teresa Giudice‘s Turning the Tables podcast, where she discussed the drama playing out on season 18 of RHOC.
On the podcast, Kelly and Teresa discussed Alexis Bellino and her fiancé John Janssen‘s attempts to blackmail and extort Shannon Beador during season 18.
Alexis and John accused Shannon of owing her ex-boyfriend $75,000, which she reportedly borrowed to obtain a facelift. When the 60-year-old allegedly refused to repay the loan, John and Alexis threatened to release video footage from the night of Shannon’s September 2023 DUI.
Kelly made it clear that she 100% believes that John and Alexis are trying to blackmail and extort Shannon.
“Yeah, I mean one hundred percent they are extorting her,” Kelly said. “You say pay the 75,000 or else I’m going to show these proof of tapes.”
“I think that’s blackmailing right,” the Real Housewives of New Jersey OG interjected.
“That’s blackmailing of course; that’s 100 percent extortion,” Kelly added.
Kelly then said if she were in Shannon’s shoes, she would take the RHOC couple to court, noting, “If I were Shannon, I’d go after them for extortion.”
Teresa admitted that she felt terrible for Shannon and reached out to the mom of three.
“I did text Shannon, I said keep being strong, and keep your head up,” Kelly shared.
During the podcast, the Bravolebs also discussed Tamra Judge‘s current feud with RHONJ star Jennifer Aydin.
Tamra and Jennifer recently fought on social media after the RHONJ star reacted to the video of Tamra breaking down in tears over Vicki Gunvalson dragging her estranged daughter into their drama. Jennifer, who has been dealing with Tamra’s unfounded attacks for months, said the Real Housewives of Orange County star “made her bed and now has to lay in it” amid the backlash and hate she is receiving from fans and co-stars.
“She’s a sociopath. She’s an awful person, I can’t stand her,” Kelly said. “I’m Team Jennifer.”
Kelly continued, “[Tamra] can dish it out but she can’t take it, that’s her problem. She’s the biggest bully out of anyone, that Tamrat. She’s the biggest bully, she’s a sociopath.”
Kelly Dodd goes off on Tamra Judge: “[Tamra] can dish it out but she can’t take it, that’s her problem. She’s the biggest bully out of anyone, that Tamrat. She’s the biggest bully, she’s a sociopath.” ?? omg #RHOC Podcast: Turning the Tables via @HurrdatEnt pic.twitter.com/sKY453tP2X
— Bye Wig Hello Drama (@nosmokenomore) September 18, 2024
The Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
18 comments
I don’t agree with Kelly on her political beliefs, but I do like that she calls it like it is. Sometimes tact just doesn’t get the job done or there’s no time to be nice. Most of all though, I love how she is not scared of TamRat and is capable of apologizing when she has gone too far. There was a clip of her talking shit to TamRat about her non existent relationship with her daughter, but she did apologize to her later on.
Poor Kelly, so much for being "done with commenting on the show". She was obviously fcked over, but I think her rage is misplaced. It's crazy there are no laws against political discrimination and subsequent wrongful termination.
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Two crazy, nasty, mean women attacking another crazy, nasty mean woman.
What an absurdly interesting world the HW world is!
Tamra is a bully, no question about it, but a sociopath? ? Possible, but I doubt it. A narcissist and a willing minion of sociopaths? Sure, absolutely but that would include virtually all housewives past and present from all franchises. So… ?
I see someone doesn’t like the truth… it looks like the troll “ Ryan” is cruising SM to defend his truck stop mama, again. He can probably use the extra $, not sure how much ranch hands make these days? probably a bunk, plate of beans and a sht bucket.
Well, I agreed with him that Tamra is probably not a sociopath (tho I don’t know that) but rather sociopath adjacent (a narcissist who does the bidding of sociopaths via Cohen et al, i.e., Bravo in general), that’s as gracious as I can be to the heifer. So… https://media3.giphy.com/media/W6WHNy1NCiaptiYg0f/giphy-downsized-small.mp4
I think Freud would have a tough time labeling her. All I have to know is from what I see, she’s evil.
Good point
How am I a troll because I am a fam of Tamra? I know Tamra has A-Hole tendencies. but I call a spade a spade.
From what I’ve seen you ride hard for an evil witch as only someone truly dedicated would. You’re obviously a big fan, but, it’s a tv show… really???
you can't honestly believe she is evil? the editors are making her out to be one of the villians this year and there is so much more to Tamra & Shannon's issues that are being shown.
You’re proving my point.
I think Tamra truly does believe that Shannon has an alcohol problem, and simply isn't going to help enable her by appearing on stage exploiting her and/or making light of the situation. I commend her for putting her money where her mouth is.
Yeah, but this is Tamra we’re talking about and you may be giving her too much credit. Maybe she has a valiant side. Could be all a convenient excuse too. You just don’t know with these broads. ???? Like Vicki criticizing Tamra being a willing villain when you know Vicki wouldn’t hesitate any such offer from Bravo…if it were to come. You can’t trust these broads is what I’m tryna say ???
Good one
I miss crazy Kelly. She really is HW material. Not surprised Tre is supporting Shannon. She's been through hard times too and she knows what it's like to be attacked by people you thought you could trust.
Listen this whole interview was calculated by Teresa's people to get Tamra back for recapping Jersey and saying she prefers the other side moving forward. Teresa is a POS. Kelly Dodd is saying slanderous things about Tamra that can get her sued and l hope Tamra sues her. like really diagnosing her? Like Kelly look in the mirror.
Boo Hoo… does the truth hurt your mommy’s feelings