Andy Cohen is weighing in on Tamra Judge’s apparent announcement that she is leaving “The Real Housewives of Orange County.”
While he did not confirm or deny her departure, Cohen asked fans to consider the wider context of her life.
“I got the report of what happened last night. All I will say is this. I can’t comment on what’s going on while we’re filming shows,” the talk show host and Bravo executive producer said recently on his SiriusXM show.
“The thing that is at the top of my mind is that one of her best friends, if not her best friend, is going through an incredibly intense health crisis, so maybe keep that in mind,” he continued. “Otherwise I really don’t have anything to say on the subject.”
Cohen, 56, appeared to be referring to Judge’s close friend, former “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Teddi Mellencamp, 43.
Mellencamp recently shared that doctors found multiple tumors in her brain and lungs, meaning that her melanoma, which was first diagnosed in 2022, has metastasized.
Judge, 57, has been vocal with her support for her friend throughout her health struggles.
“Join me in praying for @teddimellencamp as she goes into surgery today,” Judge wrote about Mellencamp, with whom she co-hosts the podcast “Two Ts In A Pod,” in a Feb. 12 Instagram post.
She added she “can’t imagine” life without Mellencamp and called her “the little sister I never had and the best friend anyone could ask for.”
Earlier this week, Judge appeared to announce that she is quitting “The Real Housewives of Orange County.”
“It was a long run! When life gives you real problems this reality s--- doesn’t make sense,” she wrote in her Instagram story. “Peace out ✌️ I’m out.”
She also responded, “Yes!!!” when a fan account asked on Instagram whether she is quitting.
Beyond these comments, Judge has not confirmed whether she is actually departing the show, or what her reasons might be for leaving.
Judge joined “RHOC” in 2007 during the show’s third season and appeared as a main cast member through Season 14. She then took a pause for Seasons 15 and 16 before returning for Season 17.
She and her “RHOC” co-stars were recently spotted at a dog parade in New Orleans, appearing to filming a cast trip for the show’s upcoming 19th season.
