Drama is brewing in the world of The Real Housewives, and this time, it’s a fiery clash involving New Jersey star Teresa Giudice, her co-star Dolores Catania, and Orange County alum Tamra Judge. The tension exploded on Tamra’s Two Ts In A Pod podcast, where a heated discussion about Teresa’s recent tax scandal interview took a sharp turn, with Dolores fiercely defending her friend and former RHOC star Kelly Dodd slamming Tamra’s shady comments.
The controversy kicked off during a recent video interview with WGN9 News, where Teresa faced tough questions about reports alleging that she and her husband, Luis Ruelas, owe significant tax debt. The host, Larry, didn’t hold back, bluntly asking, “How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years?” Caught off guard, Teresa’s response was to abruptly hang up, leaving viewers stunned and the internet buzzing.
On Two Ts In A Pod, with Dolores temporarily stepping in as co-host, Tamra didn’t shy away from addressing the viral moment. “Now this one I hate to even bring up because I know you’re friends with her,” Tamra said to Dolores, her tone dripping with anticipation. “But we have to get into it, Dolores. We have to.”
Tamra recounted the WGN9 interview, noting how Teresa got “visibly upset before ending the call while on live air.” She didn’t stop there, questioning Teresa’s decision to even do the interview and suggesting she could’ve handled the situation with more grace. “The anchor, Larry, says, ‘How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years?’” Tamra recalled, clearly skeptical of Teresa’s reaction.
Dolores, ever loyal to her longtime friend, wasn’t having it. “I don’t blame her,” she shot back, her Jersey attitude in full force. “F**k you, Larry! I think she was so taken aback.” When Tamra pressed further, asking why Teresa even agreed to the interview, Dolores admitted, “I don’t know,” but stood firm in her defense.
The conversation took a spicier turn when Tamra brought up rumors that Teresa had “fired everybody in her camp” following the disastrous interview. Dolores pushed back, saying, “I don’t know about fired,” but emphasized that Teresa doesn’t take kindly to being made a fool of. Tamra, never one to miss a jab, quipped, “Cause she could do it all by herself.”
That’s when Dolores drew the line. “Tamra! You better stop,” she warned, her voice sharp with loyalty. “You’re talking about my friend.” Tamra, laughing off the tension, teased, “Are you going to log off this Zoom right now? Are you going to slam your computer shut?”
The shade didn’t go unnoticed. In the comments section of the podcast clip, RHOC alum Kelly Dodd jumped into the fray, calling Tamra “mean” for her biting remarks. Fans of the franchise were quick to take sides, with some praising Dolores’ fierce defense and others rallying behind Kelly’s clapback.
As the drama unfolds off-screen, The Real Housewives of New Jersey remains on hiatus, leaving fans eagerly awaiting news about the next season. Both Teresa and Dolores have expressed hope for a return, but reports indicate that filming for season 15 won’t begin until 2026, with the cast still up in the air. One thing’s for sure: with tensions this high, the RHONJ reunion—whenever it happens—promises to be explosive.
