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Tamra Judge reveals that she and Alexis Bellino reconciled and “became very close” after having a “deep conversation” at BravoCon 2023.
Alexis Bellino and Tamra Judge never really got along on The Real Housewives of Orange County.
During seasons 5 through 8, the two were often at explosive odds with each other, so it’s not surprising that fans were shocked to see Alexis Bellino and Tamra Judge getting along during season 18.
While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Tamra opened up about squashing her beef with Alexis before filming for season 18 of RHOC.
The 56-year-old reveals that Andy Cohen encouraged her and Alexis to chat and work through their past issues.
“If you were to ask me that two years ago, I would say, ‘Hell no, I don’t want her back,’” Tamra explained. “But I met her at BravoCon [2023], and with Andy [Cohen] standing over us, we had a very deep conversation about the past and where she is today, and regrets and things like that, and we became very close.”
She then noted that she feels Alexis has changed for the better since her time on RHOC.
“You’re going to see an Alexis that is not being held back. One that’s very vocal and one that’s funny, quirky, loud, sad,” Tamra said. “She was going through a lot, and this is what makes it so sad is that she’s getting beat up. But people don’t know she had lost her mom recently. She had broken off an engagement. She was going through a lot of stuff… I’m hoping that people aren’t judging her just because she’s dating John Janssen.”
Meanwhile, Alexis dished about her friendship with Tamra on the RHOC season 18 premiere.
“Have we had our downside? Yes. Have we shit on each other? Yes. But I’m so thankful for our friendship now,” the returning RHOC star said.
The Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
