The Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge was an instant fan-favorite but left the franchise after being demoted to a "friend of" role. Bravo nation was absolutely devastated when Tamra announced her departure from the hit series in January 2020. For 12 seasons, Tamra was a staple on RHOC, but she chose to move on to some new and exciting ventures.

There was no doubt that Tamra easily won over fans' hearts thanks to her no-nonsense attitude and lack of fear. Since placing her orange down, Tamra has been trying to leave the past in the past and is more than ready to move onto a new chapter. Bravo fans will recall that Tamra was no stranger to being in the middle of all the RHOC drama, and she even grew to enjoy it. Viewers stuck it out with her over the years as Tamra went through a bitter divorce, estrangement from her daughter, and a new marriage, only to emerge more confident than before.

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After joining Real Housewives of Orange County season 3, Tamra decided to walk away. Only a few weeks after her announcement, she revealed that Bravo fired her because she had asked for too much money. Since walking away, Tamra has thrown herself into work as she returned to her real estate roots. In August 2020, she confirmed that she'd be working with Residential Agent Inc. in Corona Del Mar.

Like most other reality TV stars, Tamra started a podcast with Teddi Mellencamp called Two Ts In a Pod. The two ladies sit and chat about current events and drama from the past. Tamra has also become a pretty big social media influencer. She regularly shares ads for things like supplements, intimate items, and more. Overall, fans know that she has to earn a paycheck somehow. In July, Tamra shared that she went under the knife once again. This time, she had her breast implants removed.

The most exciting news for The Real Housewives of Orange County fans was the fact that Andy Cohen revealed Tamra would be returning for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip season 2. Along with Vicki Gunvalson, Jill Zarin, Dorinda Medley, Phaedra Parks, and Eva Marcille, the women will be spending the weekend at Blue Stone Manor in the Berkshires. Tamra was always one to land on her feet, with fans looking forward to seeing her back in action.

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