Tamra Judge of RHOC Claims Vicki Gunvalson is ‘Spreading Lies’ to Protect Her Podcast

Once upon a time, Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson were inseparable, best friends who shared countless wild and comical moments together on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Fans watched for years as the duo laughed, partied, and stirred up drama. However, things have taken a sharp turn since Vicki is no longer part of the RHOC cast. Their once-tight friendship has unraveled into complete non-existence.

In recent months, the two have been at odds, throwing shade at each other publicly and making accusations. The tension has become exhausting for fans and the Housewives alike. The heart of the conflict seems to be how Tamra treated their mutual friend, Shannon Beador, after Shannon’s DUI arrest. Vicki has openly criticized Tamra’s behavior, while viewers were quick to slam the 57-year-old for her harsh treatment of Shannon during RHOC’s 18th season.

In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Tamra expressed confusion about Vicki’s unwavering loyalty to Shannon. She called out Vicki for “spreading lies” on her podcast, suggesting that their friendship has hit a point of no return.

Tamra Judge Is Done with Vicki Gunvalson

Last month, Vicki made headlines when she took a dig at Tamra’s personal life by mentioning her daughter, Sidney, who has distanced herself from her mother. Many saw this as Vicki’s attempt to remind Tamra that her life is far from perfect. In response, Tamra posted tearful videos, begging Vicki to stop involving her family and even offered to let her take her RHOC job. Despite the emotional pleas, the back-and-forth between the two hasn’t ended.

Tamra has since speculated about why Vicki is targeting her, especially while the show is airing. According to Tamra, the answer is simple: podcast success. Tamra, who hosts multiple successful podcasts featuring big-name Bravo stars, believes that Vicki is trying to boost her own podcast’s visibility by fueling drama with her.

Tamra didn’t hold back in the Us Weekly interview, claiming that Vicki and her My Friend, My Soulmate, My Podcast co-host, Christian Snow, have struggled to launch a successful podcast. “She’s got some lame podcast she’s trying to get off the ground,” Tamra said. “Between her and her co-host, I think they’ve had five failed podcasts.”

Tamra suggested that Vicki is coming after her as a way to draw attention to her podcast, reasoning, “She’s trying to get people to listen. How is she doing that? She’s coming after me.”

Tamra’s Theory: Vicki Is Orchestrating a Feud

While the accusation might seem wild, Tamra stands by her belief. She pointed out that it’s common for former Housewives to discuss their time on Bravo shows in their podcasts since that’s where they built their fanbase. Ironically, Tamra herself has earned plenty of backlash for trashing fellow Bravolebrities on her popular Two Ts in a Pod podcast.

Despite the fallout with Vicki, Tamra feels there’s still hope for her friendship with Shannon. But when it comes to Vicki, Tamra says she’s “done.” She doesn’t see any reason for them to continue being part of each other’s lives. In fact, Tamra recalled confronting Vicki directly, asking her why she had turned against her. Vicki’s response? “I’m sticking up for Shannon.” Tamra, incredulous, replied, “Come on, what, are we in high school? I’ve known you way longer than you’ve known Shannon.”

As the drama unfolds, it remains uncertain whether Vicki will be asked to attend the RHOC reunion. If she does, fans can expect an explosive showdown between her and Tamra. One thing is for sure, though—this friendship may have reached its end.

Catch The Real Housewives of Orange County every Thursday at 9/8c on Bravo, and stream Seasons 1-18 on Peacock.