‘RHOC’ star Tamra Judge quits the show after Bravo offers her a ‘part-time’ demotion on heels of Vicki Gunvalson’s exit
TAMRA Judge announced she is leaving The Real Housewives of Orange County after Bravo attempted to demote her.
A source exclusively told The Sun her storyline “was getting old.”
, 52, revealed the shocking news in an Instagram post on Saturday.
She captioned a photo with husband Eddie: “It’s been a wild 12 years. But it’s time for me to move on. I’m sad to go, but I’ very excited about my future. Love you guys.”
She revealed in a statement to that she was offered a part-time role.
She said: “It’s been a wild ride, and after all these years, I’m looking forward to life away from the cameras.
"I was offered a chance to come back to the show in a limited role, but would prefer to walk away on my own terms.”
An insider exclusively told The Sun executives attempted to demote her because her storyline was stale.
The insider said: “She was making too much money after so many seasons.
"It wasn't worth it to them anymore to keep her full-time."
Tamra joined for the third season in 2007.
The announcement comes one day after friend , 57, .
She wrote on Instagram after 14 seasons with the series: “I will always be the OG of the OC, but it’s time to say goodbye to The Real Housewives of Orange County.
“It’s been an incredible ride for 14 years and I want thank all of you for your support, for your love and for ‘whooping it up’ with me along the way.”
She continued that she’s been working on “exciting, empowering and inspirational” projects, including podcast Whoop It Up With Vicki.
The Bravo star ended the statement with: “I love all my fans, and I want to thank Bravo and Evolution for this incredible experience which my family and I have will never forget.”
As for the rest of the cast, , 55, is safe from being cut.
The source explained: "Shannon isn't going anywhere. She's become synonymous with the brand and has solidified her place on the cast.
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"Viewers love Shannon and everything she went through with the divorce and weight issues. She's so relatable.”
will also be on the next season, as the insider said she’s “ratings gold.”
While Gina Kirschenheiter is also safe, Braunwyn Windham-Burke and Emily Simpson are up in the air.
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