Tamra Judge Admits to ‘Skin Falling Off’ Amid Severe Depression on RHOC

Tamra Judge has long been known as one of The Real Housewives of Orange County’s most polarizing figures. While her confrontational style has repeatedly stirred drama with fellow cast members, her recent admission sheds a sobering light on the emotional and physical cost behind the scenes of the reality franchise.

Tamra Judge Admits to ‘Skin Falling Off’ Amid Severe Depression on RHOC 3

Speaking candidly during a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, Judge revealed that the stress of filming RHOC pushed her to the brink, saying her skin was literally “falling off” as she struggled with a severe mental health crisis.

The 57-year-old, who joined the show in season three and starred for twelve seasons before returning in season 17, opened up about the overwhelming pressure of juggling the series alongside her podcast and business ventures. The emotional weight became even heavier when her co-star Teddi Mellencamp was diagnosed with stage four cancer.

“It was a lot. I was like literally having a mental breakdown,” Judge confessed. “I wasn’t eating. I wasn’t sleeping by the end of the season. I ended up weighing 108 pounds. My skin was just literally falling off of me. And I was just so sad. I was sad.”

She further explained the impact of Mellencamp’s illness: “When somebody close to you is diagnosed with what Teddi was diagnosed with, it’s, the unknown is horrible. That just really put a nail through my heart, and I was just so devastated, and on top of everything else, it was difficult.”

Judge also shared that a consultation with the show’s psychiatrist led to diagnoses of “severe depression” and “self-worth problems,” highlighting the often overlooked mental health struggles that reality TV stars can face behind the glamor and drama.

Tamra Judge

“I got to a point where I was overworked, I was depressed,” she said bluntly.

Fans witnessed a dramatic moment this year when Tamra was seen walking off set mid-filming during season 19, sparking rumors she was quitting the show. Her ambiguous Instagram 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!” — only fueled speculation.

But she ultimately returned after a week, describing that episode as “legit my breaking point.”

“I was not obviously in my right mind at all. I didn’t feel wanted. I just went, ‘I can’t f**king do this anymore.’ And I just kind of lost it,” she admitted on the After Show. “It was all so, so new with Teddi. It only had been a few weeks. At that moment, it was really bad. Probably the lowest I’ve ever been in my life.”

Meanwhile, Mellencamp’s battle with cancer has been harrowing. Initially diagnosed with melanoma, it had spread to her brain and lungs. Despite multiple surgeries, recent updates show hope, with Teddi announcing in June that her tumors have shrunk significantly and she may soon be cancer-free.

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15 comments

ontoiran September 4, 2025 - 3:37 am
The constant, pathetic need for attention with this one. Tamra and Brandi need to get a room and exfoliate
ontoiran September 4, 2025 - 3:37 am
The constant, pathetic need for attention with this one. Tamra and Brandi need to get a room and exfoliate
michers September 2, 2025 - 6:16 pm
She’s more obsessed with Teddi’a cancer than Teddi is . I’ve never even seen Teddi use her cancer as an excuse for anything yet Tamra has been since Teddi was diagnosed .
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark September 2, 2025 - 3:11 pm
Snakes always shed their skin ... maybe her new skin will come out looking like a baby's butt. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/40dbed068ab7bdb29d948c018b0f5001e3634a32fef72d13b389778050d0d62f.png
michers September 2, 2025 - 6:17 pm
Ha ! I said that above
Steve September 2, 2025 - 3:00 pm
So, Teddi has cancer and goes out to find boyfriends she can sleep with. In the meantime, Tamra claims a mental breakdown because of Teddi's diagnosis. Strange juxtaposition of reactions.
michers September 2, 2025 - 6:17 pm
Bloop
Maggie September 2, 2025 - 1:33 pm
Cut the BS crap, you weren’t this squirrely when your X was diagnosed with mouth cancer! By the way, how is he doing these days?
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark September 2, 2025 - 3:12 pm
That thought entered my mind as well; however, she really hated Simon.
Cin September 2, 2025 - 3:11 pm
I call BS once again. You have had too much work on your face and it's now backfiring. I saw this happen to my sister.
Cin September 2, 2025 - 3:11 pm
I call BS once again. You have had too much work on your face and it's now backfiring. I saw this happen to my sister.
Champagne Hangover September 2, 2025 - 1:23 pm
This one is SO dramatic with the pity parties! 108 lbs. for a woman all of 5’2” is a healthy weight. Period. End of. ?
Champagne Hangover September 2, 2025 - 1:23 pm
This one is SO dramatic with the pity parties! 108 lbs. for a woman all of 5’2” is a healthy weight. Period. End of. ?
book7175 September 2, 2025 - 8:42 am
Her skin is falling off because she's a snake.
michers September 2, 2025 - 6:17 pm
Girl shedding ..
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