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Real Housewife Dramatically Quits While on Cast Trip

Tamra Judge announced her departure from “The Real Housewives of Orange County” in a cryptic message on her Instagram story.

Tamra Judge quit The Real Housewives of Orange County in the middle of a cast trip, Page Six reported. The 57-year-old, who is one of the reality franchise’s most iconic cast members, announced her departure on Instagram. She wrote in a late Sunday story: “It was a long run! When life gives you real problems this reality s--t doesn’t make sense. Peace out ✌️ Im [sic] out.” Judge confirmed the news after a fan account posted a screenshot of her message questioning its truth: “Is Tamra quitting??” She replied in the comments section: “Yes!!!” The Bravo star, who has appeared on the show since Season 3, shared news of her exit while still filming with her co-stars on their girls’ trip to New Orleans. The cast, including Shannon Beador, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, Katie Ginella, and returning friend of the Housewives Gretchen Rossi, were all spotted participating in Mardi Gras celebrations. This is not Judge’s first time stepping away from the Real Housewives franchise. She briefly left the show in 2020, hinting that she had been fired, but eventually returned for Season 17 in 2022. Although Judge did not explain what “real s--t” she has been dealing with, she has been actively supporting her close friend and podcast co-host, fellow Real Housewife Teddi Mellencamp, amid her ongoing health issues.