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Tamra Judge’s sudden exit from The Real Housewives of Orange County has left fans stunned. The iconic Housewife announced her departure on Instagram, saying, “When life gives you real problems this reality s–t doesn’t make sense. Peace out. I’m out.” But according to insiders, there’s much more brewing behind the scenes than just her cryptic post. Rumor has it that Tamra didn’t just walk off the set — she ran from it, after getting caught in some serious behind-the-scenes drama.
In a scathing report from In Touch, sources reveal that Tamra’s departure was triggered by an explosive confrontation about her alleged habit of spreading rumors through fake social media accounts. And apparently, Bravo producers are furious.
Tamra’s “Finsta” Drama: The Rumors You Didn’t See Coming
The real reason Tamra Judge left? She was allegedly confronted for spreading rumors about her castmates via fake Instagram and Facebook accounts. An anonymous source told In Touch that Tamra has a history of creating low-follower accounts that only post positive things about her, while leaving hateful comments on her costars’ pages. According to the insider, these accounts act as a “smoke screen,” making sure that Tamra’s image stays intact while the drama around the other women intensifies.
But the shady social media behavior doesn’t end there. Tamra Judge’s alleged tactics reportedly extend beyond online drama. The insider claims she’s notorious for keeping a “folder on each cast member,” spending hours digging for dirt online. If she can’t find anything on a costar, she’s said to turn her attention to their spouses or partners, hoping to stir up some chaos. And when the men defend themselves? Well, that’s when Tamra supposedly starts complaining that “they shouldn’t be involved in the show.” Classic Tamra.
A Deflection Game: Who’s Really Behind the Drama?
The most shocking part of this entire situation, however, might be the claim that Tamra Judge has been leaking production details to the press. According to the source, Tamra has been a “No. 1 source for production leaks” — something that would likely not sit well with producers. It’s a classic move: spread rumors, stir up drama, then deflect and accuse others of doing the same.
“Chances are if Tamra is pointing her finger at you about something, it’s because she is trying to deflect from the fact that she is the one behind the scenes actually doing it,” the source quipped.
Is Gretchen Rossi the Real Hero?
Interestingly enough, while fans are calling for Tamra’s firing, there’s one person who may have kept her on Bravo’s radar: Gretchen Rossi. According to In Touch, producers had initially planned to let Tamra go, but it was Gretchen’s return to the show that somehow “kept Tamra relevant.” If that’s true, Tamra really owes her thanks to Gretchen — after all, it seems like the only thing keeping her real Housewives gig alive was someone else’s return.
Fans are DONE with Tamra
At this point, the drama has gotten so intense that some RHOC fans are downright tired of Tamra’s antics. “Fans just want her fired,” says the insider, “and castmates feel like they’re being paid and forced to film with her.” It’s hard to blame them when the behind-the-scenes chaos seems to be overshadowing the show itself.
