Gretchen Rossi Claims Credit for Tamra Judge’s Quitting RHOC

Gretchen Rossi is back on The Real Housewives of Orange County, and viewers are loving every minute of it.

Gretchen Rossi Claims Credit for Tamra Judge’s Quitting RHOC 3

In a fiery new interview with The Daily Beast, Gretchen pulled no punches, reigniting her long-standing feud with castmate Tamra Judge and even suggesting she played a part in Tamra’s abrupt departure from the show.

While reflecting on her return to RHOC after her Season 8 exit, Gretchen made it clear she’s not the same woman viewers remember. “I run at adversity. I don’t run away from it,” she declared. “Tamra’s the one who’s always out running. You address her, and she goes running.”

Gretchen Rossi Claims Credit for Tamra Judge’s Quitting RHOC 4

Gretchen was referencing Tamra’s now-infamous mid-season meltdown and sudden exit from a cast trip to New Orleans. According to her, the moment wasn’t as spontaneous as it seemed — and yes, Gretchen claims to have had a hand in it. “I was definitely involved in that,” she admitted. “There were so many twists and turns, and so many things that I was trying to figure out what was happening.”

But Tamra’s dramatic escape from New Orleans might not be the only vanishing act Gretchen helped orchestrate this season. She also teased behind-the-scenes tensions involving her friend Katie Ginella, whose absence from the cast trip to Amsterdam didn’t go unnoticed.

“You have to stay tuned to see how that all works out, because there’s some dynamics that change there, which was really sad. It was,” she said cryptically, hinting at even more fallout to come.

Tamra Judge confirmed her exit from The Real Housewives of Orange County via Instagram earlier this year, signing off with a pointed message: “It was a long run! When life gives you real problems, this reality s–t doesn’t make sense. Peace out. I’m out.”

Her exit didn’t last long with her coming back as viewers expected.

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9 comments

Steve August 4, 2025 - 3:33 pm
Gretchen clearly wants it to seem like this season revolves around her. No doubt to be ful time next year. She and Slade de must really miss their d-list celebrity and need the money.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark August 4, 2025 - 3:28 pm
I'm loving Gretchen, but I do wish she would cut Tamra some slack. At Katie's luncheon, Tamra was open and welcoming to her, but Gretchen seems hellbent on continuing the silly feud. BTW, I wasn't expecting Gretchen's return to be such a central focus ... they really should have just given her an orange.
Evil Queen August 4, 2025 - 1:24 pm
#TeamGretchen!
Evil Queen August 4, 2025 - 1:24 pm
#TeamGretchen!
Stevie_Rave_On August 4, 2025 - 10:37 am
I’m so glad they brought Gretchen back. Tamara is SO pressed about it.
Stevie_Rave_On August 4, 2025 - 10:37 am
I’m so glad they brought Gretchen back. Tamara is SO pressed about it.
Champagne Hangover August 4, 2025 - 12:17 pm
Now all they need to do is bring Kelly back to press Heather’s fancy pants. ?Lol. (Yes, I know it will never happen and candy azz diva Heather would quit in a huff before it could, but a gal can dream)…? And Tamra is such a damn drama queen! How does Eddie tolerate it? ???? Either it’s mostly fake for tv or dude is a closet masochist. ?
Evil Queen August 4, 2025 - 1:25 pm
Tam is Eddie’s sugar mama.
Champagne Hangover August 4, 2025 - 12:17 pm
Now all they need to do is bring Kelly back to press Heather’s fancy pants. ?Lol. (Yes, I know it will never happen and candy azz diva Heather would quit in a huff before it could, but a gal can dream)…? And Tamra is such a damn drama queen! How does Eddie tolerate it? ???? Either it’s mostly fake for tv or dude is a closet masochist. ?
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