“Most explosive”- The Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge teases argument with Alexis at the reunion

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 reunion has already been filmed, and fans are curious about the cast’s experience. Housewives Tamra Judge, Emily Simpson, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, Alexis Bellino, and Katie Ginella will reunite for the episode.

Host Andy Cohen will ask the most intense questions. In an October 8, 2024 interview with People, Tamra Judge revealed that tensions rose when Alexis Bellino joined the group.

The Real Housewives of Orange County shed light upon the "tough discussions" she had during the "explosive" conversation. Tamra continued:

"That was the most explosive part of the reunion. There [were] a lot of tough discussions that went down. There [were] a lot of emotions, there was a lot of explanation to why maybe I felt a certain way, and overall, I felt like it was one of the best reunions that I've done in a very long time."

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Tamra Judges shares her experience filming The Real Housewives of Orange County reunion

While talking about her friendship with Shannon, The Real Housewives of Orange County star admitted that they both used to be close. As fans already know, Alexis is engaged to Shannon's ex John Janssen, which is why there has been tension in the friend group since season 18 premiered.

Tamra didn't reveal much about the reunion except to add that viewers might be surprised after watching the final episode, she stated:

"Shannon's been close to me for a long time. I can't really give anything away. I think everybody's just going to be a little bit surprised."

Bravo TV host Andy Cohen also shared how "tense" The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 reunion was. During the October 8 episode of his Sirius XM series, Radio Andy, Cohen mentioned that viewers "will be surprised" at the conversations that took place at the reunion, he elaborated:

"It just so happened that that was the day that we could all do it, I guess. We did shoot the OC reunion on Sunday. It was a very — we did what we had to do. I think people will be surprised. I think people will be surprised by what I liked. We worked through a lot of things, but it wasn't people ripping each other's faces off."

Just like Tamra, Cohen mentioned that the conversation got heated once Alexis joined the rest of the cast members. He said:

"That was not calm. That was very, it was a lot."

Viewers want to know more about the falling out of the two friends, Shannon and Tamra, and how Alexis' addition at the reunion led to a heated argument. Fans can stream The Real Housewives of Orange County every week on Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo TV.

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