RHOC star Tamra Judge has returned to the Bravo series, breaking down in tears in the premiere amid a fight with Shannon Beador.
The one-time best friends and RHOC co-stars had a very public falling out during which Tamra repeatedly blasted Shannon on podcasts.
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Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge got emotional during the premiereCredit: Bravo
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She opened her first season back at odds with ex BFF Shannon BeadorCredit: Bravo
The pair addressed the drama between them early on in the episode, with Shannon, 59, claiming that Tamra, 55, cut her off unexpectedly.
The reality star claimed that they had been locked in a game of phone tag when suddenly, Tamra began speaking ill of her publicly.
She said in a confessional: "Tamra and I have a long history of really going deep with each other. I mean I witnessed Tamra getting baptized. She helped me officially take my wedding ring off. I gave her an enema. I have traveled with her. I’ve never laughed more with a person in my life and to all of a sudden have that cut off was devastating.”
Tamra, meanwhile, defended herself and her online comments, saying in a confessional: “I told the truth. I was in an interview on a podcast. they asked me if we were friends and I said she doesn’t reach out anymore.
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"Truth hurts b***h.”
Shannon, for her part, suggested that Tamra made the comments to be "relevant again" following her previous RHOC exit.
Both ladies appeared to change their tune in a flash during their first meeting at new Bravo co-star Jennifer Pedranti's outdoor yoga retreat.
During the event, Tamra confided in Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson about her feelings on the fractured relationship between her and Shannon when suddenly she appeared behind them.
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Gina encouraged Tamra, saying: “She should hear that. If you say, ‘You hurt my feelings,’ she should hear that.”
Shannon appeared confused for a moment before asking: “Oh, is this me?”
Gina and Emily both walked away and the pair began their conversation, which got emotional in a hurry.
Tamra opened the floor, saying, "I hope you're OK, and which time Shannon replied: "I am OK. I hope you are too."
While the former Cut Fitness owner assured her, "I am OK," her eyes began welling up with tears.
"Don't tear up," Shannon urged her.
Tamra revealed, "There’s a lot going on. I miss my best friend."
She went on: "Bronx died. And then we closed out gym."
Shannon was stunned by the confession, saying: "What? C’mon, Are you serious?
"Good to see you. I know we both have a lot of hurt. I’m gonna tear up. I’m at a point in my life where everything is so good and I don’t want to have hardships about anything or with anyone. Let’s get together and start talking through it. We have a history Amiga."
SHANNON'S STRUGGLES
It appears it's going to be a drama-filled season for some stars more than others.
Previews for what's to come show Shannon storming off and demanding not to be filmed anymore.
The video then showed Shannon telling her co-stars: "Everyone can talk about my relationship. I'm out!"
She then stormed out the door.
While outside on the patio, the 59-year-old scolded the crew to "stop with the camera."
"I'm not a crazy person," she insisted, though no details were given about what caused her reaction.
In previous seasons, fans watched Shannon deal with her nasty split from her ex-husband, David Beador, after 17 years of marriage.
The couple called it quits in December 2017, although the breakup wasn't official until April 2019.
Shannon has since moved on with businessman John Janssen.
FRESH FACES
The new season of RHOC debuts on June 7, and it suggests plenty of entertainment with its latest cast shakeup.
In August, People exclusively revealed that Taylor Armstrong, 51, would return, making her the first housewife to star in multiple franchises.
The TV personality was a regular on RHOBH for three seasons, returning several times as a guest star.
She also appeared on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club, featuring members from New York, Atlanta, Orange County, and Beverly Hills.
Also joining Taylor in season 17 are Shannon, Emily Simpson, 47, and Gina Kirschenheiter, 38.
Heather Dubrow, 54, who rejoined the Season 16 cast in 2021, will also return for another season.
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Tamra Judge, 55, was previously fired from the show in 2020. She announced her shocking return in July 2022.
RHOC veterans, Noella Bergener, 37, and Dr. Jen Armstrong, 42, confirmed they will not be back this season.
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The pair came together for a tense conversation at a co-star's eventCredit: Bravo
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Much of this season will revolve around Shannon's dramaCredit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via
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The RHOC cast has evolved in a major wayCredit: Tommy Garcia/Bravo
