RHOC Star Tamra Judge Briefly Quits Then Returns Amid Cancer Battle Stress

Tamra Judge, star of The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), briefly quit the show during season 19 amid emotional challenges linked to her friend Teddi Mellencamp's stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis. Judge revealed that the stress of her friend's illness, combined with her own workload and emotional struggles, led her to a breaking point on a cast trip to New Orleans, where she left after taking a Xanax and some drinks. Despite initially walking away, she was encouraged by Andy Cohen and producers to take a week off and reconsider, ultimately deciding to return to filming while focusing on her well-being. Throughout this difficult period, her husband Eddie Judge has been a strong support system, helping her navigate the emotional turmoil. In parallel, Judge's daughter Sophia Barney is exploring her future after community college, considering a move to New York to attend music school and possibly star in the Bravo show Next Gen NYC. These developments illustrate both the personal and family dynamics unfolding around Tamra Judge during this season of RHOC.