Tamra Judge Compares Jenn Pedranti to Janet from The Valley – Jenn Fires Back!

Tamra Judge is no stranger to stirring the pot on The Real Housewives of Orange County, but in a recent podcast appearance, she took aim once again at co-star Jenn Pedranti, likening her to one of Bravo’s more controversial breakout stars.

“Jenn was a Janet,” Judge declared on an episode of Give Them Lala. “She wanted to be on the show.”

The comparison isn’t flattering. Janet Caperna, a cast member on The Valley, has been widely criticized for her allegedly calculated approach to joining reality TV. She was accused of orchestrating a run-in with Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay in an attempt to get screen time, a move that worked, but later backfired with the public. Janet faced heavy backlash during the season and, amid growing criticism, reportedly fled the country for an extended time abroad.

Judge suggested a similar motivation behind Jenn’s addition to RHOC, recounting how producers initially passed on her. “They reached out to her, they passed on her, and they brought Braunwyn on,” Tamra said. “So I never gave her name ever again, never said anything to casting about anybody, and then years later I get a text message saying, ‘Hey, the show’s reaching out to me,’ and I’m like, ‘Oh, well…try out. It could be good for you.’ I know that’s what she’s always wanted.”

Although season 17 promoted Jenn as one of Judge’s close friends, Judge now downplays the nature of their relationship. “I invited you to a few things and you came to my gym, but by no means were we best friends,” she stated.

Tamra also addressed accusations that she body-shamed Jenn by posting an old photo of her on social media. “She’s not fat. She had been coming to my gym. I met her at my gym, she was heavier than she is now, but by no means fat,” Tamra said. “She’s always had an amazing body, but now she’s very, very thin.”

What stands out in Tamra’s commentary is a familiar pattern, diminishing others’ experiences while criticizing them for “dragging things out.” Regarding Jenn’s increased presence in her confessionals, Tamra remarked, “She likes to play victim on things and drag things out.”

This isn’t the first time Tamra has accused a co-star of extending drama for sympathy or attention. Longtime RHOC viewers will recall similar accusations leveled at Gretchen Rossi, who Tamra has repeatedly criticized for allegedly dwelling on past issues, particularly when Gretchen tried to hold Tamra accountable for personal attacks.

Jenn responded via X keeping it classy as usual sharing a beautiful photo of herself with the caption, “Jenn… Janet… same same…IYKYK”

Jenn… Janet… same same.. ?
IYKYK ??
Xoxo?? pic.twitter.com/5DXLUBFCUA

— Jennifer Pedranti (@jennpedrantiOC) August 25, 2025

As Tamra continues to cast doubt on her castmates’ authenticity, some fans are questioning whether these recurring deflections are a strategy to avoid accountability herself.