RHOC's Tamra Judge Wants to 'Push Through' to Milestone 20th Season: It’s Going to be ‘Spectacular’ (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

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Tamra Judgewants to hold on to her orange for as long as she can.

The Real Housewives of Orange Countystar, 57, hasbeen a part of the Bravo series since season 3. Judgedeparted the series after season 14andreturned for season 17. She’s appeared in 14 of the show’s 18 seasons.

In a recent sit-down with PEOPLE, Judge confirmed that she’d love to remain a part of the reality show for the next few years.

“I definitely want to push through to season 20,” says Judge aboutRHOC, which iscurrently airing its season 18. It first premiered in March 2006.

Tamra Judge.Tamra Judge/Instagram

Tamra Judge/Instagram

“I think that 20 is going to be just spectacular. I could see, like, the trip being over the top. I mean, I think it’s definitely going to be a season of celebration,” she says.

In addition to Judge, season 18 saw the return ofShannon Storms Beador,Heather Dubrow,Gina Kirschenheiter,Emily Simpson,Jennifer Pedranti, and newcomerKatie Ginella.

Speaking about whether fans can also expect Ginella to come back for another season, she tells PEOPLE, “You know, I obviously don’t make those decisions, but it’s really hard to judge a one-season cast member, because there’s girls that come in and they just give it their all, and there’s girls that maybe are a little bit more quiet.”

Heather Dubrow and Tamra Judge in ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ season 18.Sean Gleason/Bravo

Sean Gleason/Bravo

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‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ cast.Sami Drasin/Bravo

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“You get to see Sophia singing. So she produces music and sings, and so I’m very excited about that,” says Judge, who is also a mom to kidsSpencer Barney, 23, andSidney Barney, 24, with ex-husbandSimon Barney. She is also mom to eldest sonRyan Vieth, 38, from a previous relationship.

“That’s one reason why she really wanted to come on the show is to show that musical side of herself,” she adds. “She just turned 19 and started community college, and then she’s trying to figure out where she wants to go. I’m pushing for New York, doing singing or anything musical, is where she’s going to shine.”

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The Real Housewives of Orange Countyairs Thursdays on Bravo.

source: people.com