Tamra Judge Calls Out Gretchen Rossi for Living in the Past

The tension between Tamra Judge and Gretchen Rossi is far from over, even after Gretchen’s long-awaited return to The Real Housewives of Orange County.

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While Tamra openly expresses frustration with Gretchen’s apparent inability to move beyond old conflicts, it is clear that Gretchen’s commitment to her roots and her unapologetic approach have kept her a memorable figure in the RHOC universe.

On the latest Page Six Virtual Reali-Tea podcast, Tamra did not hold back about how Gretchen seems stuck in a previous era of the show, but fans might wonder if Gretchen’s refusal to change is part of what makes her so compelling and relatable.

After a decade away from the series, Gretchen Rossi has returned as a friend of the cast. However, her comeback has reignited old tensions with RHOC veteran Tamra Judge, with whom she has a well-known feud. Tamra shared her thoughts on what viewers can expect from Gretchen this season during the podcast.

The Vena CBD co-founder humorously criticized Gretchen for seeming to have the same look and approach she had years ago. Tamra said, “I feel like she can’t move forward, she wants to talk about the past. She thinks the show still operates like it did 15 years ago, and it doesn’t. It’s a different show.”

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She went on to explain, “Social media is different, the show is different, the way it’s filmed is different, everything’s different now. And she’s just the same person.”

When host Danny Murphy asked Tamra if Gretchen’s hair and outfit choices seemed “out-of-date,” Tamra responded bluntly, “They’re both bad. Yeah, it’s really bad.”

Despite their long history, Tamra revealed that she attempted to start fresh with Gretchen, hoping motherhood might have brought some maturity. Gretchen shares a five-year-old daughter, Skylar, with fiancé Slade Smiley. Tamra recalled, “I tried, I tried. My opening statement to her was, ‘Hey, listen, I’d like to reintroduce myself to you. I am Tamra Judge, and I have no desire to go in the past. You know, we can move forward, and find something new to fight about.’”

Still, Tamra made it clear that if anyone should be angry in their feud, it should be her. She said, “The thing is, if anybody should be mad, it should be me. For 12 years, she is relentless talking about me.”

Fans can look forward to seeing all the drama and dynamics play out on The Real Housewives of Orange County, which airs Thursdays at 9/8 ET on Bravo.

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35 comments

AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 20, 2025 - 6:12 am
Gretchen is not disappointing ... she's fitting right back in like an old glove. Now all they need to do is bring back Vicki and Alexis. If I were Gina and Emily, I'd be real worried.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 20, 2025 - 6:12 am
Gretchen is not disappointing ... she's fitting right back in like an old glove. Now all they need to do is bring back Vicki and Alexis. If I were Gina and Emily, I'd be real worried.
Starr July 19, 2025 - 1:41 pm
Tamara is a very nasty person & always treated Gretchen badly. Hey, sometimes your past meets your present & if not addressed, it becomes your future. I hope Gretchen stands her ground & does not cave in to the beady eyed jealous hypocrite.
ontoiran July 18, 2025 - 4:34 pm
when some evil bitch sets you up for the potential to be raped by their creepy offspring, that’s hardly something any woman would forget. Tamra is toxic doesn’t belong with civilized humans or animals in any setting.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 18, 2025 - 4:39 pm
True that, but Gretchen was so wasted i doubt she remembers anything.
ontoiran July 18, 2025 - 4:45 pm
Not the point
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 18, 2025 - 4:39 pm
True that, but Gretchen was so wasted i doubt she remembers anything.
michers July 19, 2025 - 3:41 pm
That alone should’ve cost her this job . I’m sorry but all petty HW franchise crap aside , this should’ve been game over - it’s on film ! Yes he didn’t get to complete Tamra’s mission but the idea of it all and her setting up her own son as well - disturbing .
michers July 19, 2025 - 3:41 pm
That alone should’ve cost her this job . I’m sorry but all petty HW franchise crap aside , this should’ve been game over - it’s on film ! Yes he didn’t get to complete Tamra’s mission but the idea of it all and her setting up her own son as well - disturbing .
ontoiran July 20, 2025 - 6:16 am
It wouldn’t shock me to learn Gretchen got a little something extra in her drink that night. She was obviously intoxicated, much more than any of the other guests.
michers July 20, 2025 - 7:13 am
And at what point does production and Bravo take accountability ? What if Tamra’s little plan came to fruition ? Her son would be a potential rapist , Gertie a victim . Ohh but because it didn’t , everything’s fine , Tamra still here being an asshole and bravo has clean camera lens .
ontoiran July 20, 2025 - 10:16 am
A decent person would have seen to Gretchen getting home safely before she became too inebriated to stand up. I can see why her daughter wants nothing to do with her.
ontoiran July 20, 2025 - 10:16 am
A decent person would have seen to Gretchen getting home safely before she became too inebriated to stand up. I can see why her daughter wants nothing to do with her.
ontoiran July 20, 2025 - 6:16 am
It wouldn’t shock me to learn Gretchen got a little something extra in her drink that night. She was obviously intoxicated, much more than any of the other guests.
book7175 July 18, 2025 - 5:26 pm
Tamra is a manipulative liar who hasn't changed despite her "therapy", and doubt she ever will. She has to want to change her evil ways but it's clear that she gets too much pleasure from putting other people down, and being downright cruel.
book7175 July 18, 2025 - 5:26 pm
Tamra is a manipulative liar who hasn't changed despite her "therapy", and doubt she ever will. She has to want to change her evil ways but it's clear that she gets too much pleasure from putting other people down, and being downright cruel.
ontoiran July 18, 2025 - 4:34 pm
when some evil bitch sets you up for the potential to be raped by their creepy offspring, that’s hardly something any woman would forget. Tamra is toxic doesn’t belong with civilized humans or animals in any setting.
Steve July 18, 2025 - 4:07 pm
OK, let me get this right... Tamra tried to get Gretchn "wasted drunk" so her son could have his way with her. And yet Tamra says that if anyone should be upset about the feud, it is her (Tamra). Yea right.
Steve July 18, 2025 - 4:07 pm
OK, let me get this right... Tamra tried to get Gretchn "wasted drunk" so her son could have his way with her. And yet Tamra says that if anyone should be upset about the feud, it is her (Tamra). Yea right.
Zap It July 18, 2025 - 11:16 am
I watched that episode last night and Tamra is one of the most manipulative players in Reality TV. She's played the same cards for so long that those who know her, like Gretchen, just call her on her BS right out of the gate. I hope Tamra gets her fake butt kicked once and for all. And please Bravo, get rid of big mouth, know it all Emily. The lawyer. What a joke. I'm still team Katie and hope she survives the gang up this season. She's not nice but none of them are.
michers July 18, 2025 - 11:19 am
Great comment ! Happy Friday
Zap It July 18, 2025 - 2:15 pm
Happy Friday to you too!! And have a good weekend ?
Zap It July 18, 2025 - 2:15 pm
Happy Friday to you too!! And have a good weekend ?
michers July 18, 2025 - 2:37 pm
You too
michers July 18, 2025 - 2:37 pm
You too
michers July 18, 2025 - 11:19 am
Great comment ! Happy Friday
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 18, 2025 - 3:00 pm
Whereas Alexis waltzed right back as if she never left, twelve years IS a long time, and I have no doubt that our resident pageant girl Gretchen probably is a little rusty. I just hope they give her more time than they did JJ.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark July 18, 2025 - 3:00 pm
Whereas Alexis waltzed right back as if she never left, twelve years IS a long time, and I have no doubt that our resident pageant girl Gretchen probably is a little rusty. I just hope they give her more time than they did JJ.
Zap It July 18, 2025 - 3:41 pm
Good point
Champagne Hangover July 18, 2025 - 9:24 am
Tamra really needs her azz handed to her. And I’m talking BEYOND being called out for faking autism. I’m talking read to absolute filth. And none of these broads have the stones to do it either. We need both Kelly and Vicki back for this task (which ain’t EVER gonna happen. ?)
ontoiran July 18, 2025 - 4:35 pm
Amen!
Evil Queen July 18, 2025 - 11:32 am
Gretchen does look timeless. But, how corny & fake would it have been for both of them to act like they had moved forward and neither had any animosity.
Evil Queen July 18, 2025 - 11:32 am
Gretchen does look timeless. But, how corny & fake would it have been for both of them to act like they had moved forward and neither had any animosity.
michers July 18, 2025 - 11:14 am
Tamra thinks just because she issues fake apologies and gives a lame same excuse for her bad behavior that it makes another’s hurt go away . No satan , not today . You’ve literally shred just about every cast member’s character past and present - you are the problem . Furthermore rewatched old episodes and I’m shocked that Teresa STILL gets slammed for shoving Andrew , Tamra shoving Jeana K years back NEVER gets addressed ! Drink tossing , shoving … crickets . I mean , just good ol HW fandom hypocrisy lol!
michers July 18, 2025 - 11:14 am
Tamra thinks just because she issues fake apologies and gives a lame same excuse for her bad behavior that it makes another’s hurt go away . No satan , not today . You’ve literally shred just about every cast member’s character past and present - you are the problem . Furthermore rewatched old episodes and I’m shocked that Teresa STILL gets slammed for shoving Andrew , Tamra shoving Jeana K years back NEVER gets addressed ! Drink tossing , shoving … crickets . I mean , just good ol HW fandom hypocrisy lol!
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