Most Explosive Yet!” – Tamra Judge from The Real Housewives of Orange County Hints at Heated Reunion Clash with Alexis

The highly anticipated Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 reunion has already been filmed, and fans are buzzing with curiosity about the cast’s experiences. The reunion brings together housewives Tamra Judge, Emily Simpson, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, Alexis Bellino, and Katie Ginella for what promises to be a dramatic and intense episode.

As usual, host Andy Cohen will not shy away from asking the tough questions, ensuring that no topic is left untouched. In an October 8, 2024 interview with People, Tamra Judge shared some behind-the-scenes details, revealing that tensions hit a high point when Alexis Bellino joined the group. According to Tamra, this particular moment led to some of the reunion’s most explosive exchanges.

“That was the most explosive part of the reunion,” Tamra said. “There were a lot of tough discussions that went down. There were a lot of emotions, a lot of explaining why I felt a certain way. Overall, I felt like it was one of the best reunions I’ve done in a very long time.”

Tamra Judge Opens Up About the Reunion Experience

Tamra also touched on her complicated friendship with Shannon Beador during the interview. The two have been close for years, but as fans are well aware, Shannon’s ex, John Janssen, is now engaged to Alexis Bellino, which has stirred up significant tension in the group throughout season 18. This complicated dynamic came to a head during the reunion, though Tamra remained tight-lipped about the details.

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“Shannon’s been close to me for a long time. I can’t really give anything away,” Tamra teased. “I think everybody’s just going to be a little bit surprised.”

Andy Cohen Reflects on the Intensity of the Reunion

On the October 8 episode of his Sirius XM show Radio Andy, Andy Cohen himself also reflected on the tension-filled reunion. He hinted that viewers should brace themselves for some unexpected moments, as the conversations that unfolded left even him surprised.

“We shot the OC reunion on Sunday,” Cohen said. “It was very… we did what we had to do. I think people will be surprised by what I liked. We worked through a lot of things, but it wasn’t about people ripping each other’s faces off.”

However, Cohen did acknowledge that things became particularly heated when Alexis Bellino entered the scene, echoing Tamra’s comments about the intensity of the moment.

“That was not calm,” Cohen admitted. “That was very… it was a lot.”

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The Tension Between Shannon and Tamra

Fans are especially eager to learn more about the fallout between Shannon and Tamra, and how Alexis’ involvement at the reunion added fuel to the fire. With Shannon’s long-standing friendship with Tamra on shaky ground and Alexis stepping into the mix, the reunion promises to provide some much-needed answers.

Viewers can catch all the drama of The Real Housewives of Orange County every Thursday at 9/8c on Bravo TV. For those who miss the live airing, newly released episodes are available to stream the following day on Peacock TV. And don’t forget to follow each cast member on Instagram to stay updated on their personal and professional lives as the drama continues to unfold!