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I would like to address my ignorant comment I made on last week’s episode. I want to apologize to anyone I offended. I wish so badly that I could take it back. I of all people have nothing against the gay community and support gay rights 100%. It was not the word I was searching for and not a word I use or condone. I am highly embarrassed and ashamed.

On to the reunion show!

What a relief this season is over, to me it was the season from hell.

What a relief this season is over, to me it was the season from hell. Many people didn't understand why I had issues with Gretchen. Contrary to what the producers portrayed, and people think, it had nothing to do with jealousy. She is a pretty girl, but there was nothing there for me to be envious of. I'm in a different place in my life, I am most proud of my children, husband, and the life we have. These are the things I hold most dear to my heart.

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653 Comments
02/28/2009 - 9:26pm
Viewer

Tamra, I"m a fan of the show and I am not watching next season if you, Tamra are still on. I have never heard anyone able to justify their shortcomings like you do.

Your etiquette dinner party made me sick. However, it is
a lesson to women of all ages how alcohol can affect judgement Even when one might think they are safe among friends, losing control is never O.K. Someone like Tamra
could possibly be there plotting against you. This episode came very close to having a date rape and all who attended this party and did nothing to intervene were to blame.

I did not apreciate Vicky's comment on the reunion show, that nobody forced the alcohol on Gretchen. Vicky is a strong, powerful, independant woman who did not "woman up" and protect her dinner companion from an obvious preditor (Tamra's son) circling around the table for the right time to attack Gretchen who was so obviously drunk. Served the alcohol by the preditor himself.

It was disgusting watching Tamra get excited, the more out of control Gretchen became. Tamra was a vulture waiting in the background for her son to make the kill.

02/28/2009 - 9:25pm
Viewer

Sorry lady but you are petty, self centered, jealous and truly mean. Who sets out to get another individual "naked drunk" and laughs about it while telling the others her immature plan. You deserve the hate mail you're receiving and need a hard look at yourself in the mirror without the make-up and all the please notice me jewels. Your son is screamiing for the same attention you long for only he does it through his tattoo's. He didn't get what he needed from you anymore than you got what you needed from your father.

Do us a favor and drop the show.

02/28/2009 - 9:00pm
Lawgyrl

I side with most of these comments that you were one of my favorites last season but WOW has my opinion changed about you. Maybe it was editing that portrayed you in such a horrible light, but all of that was overshadowed by the cattiness that happened on the reunion show.

From the start of this season, you would be one way around Gretchen and then go and talk about her behind her back. You sit here and want to say that you wanted to "out" Gretchen and shed light on her being fake about her relationship with Jeff, however, you failed to "out" yourself and shed light on your fakeness.

You yourself made the reunion show painful to watch. I winced everytime you opened your mouth. Although you wanted to bring Gretchen's character and integrity into question, throughout the season I had only hoped that you would do the same for yourself. "Let him without sin cast the first stone..." I was really disappointed in your behavior this season and hope that you revert back to the old Tamra that we all came to love or choose to sit the next season out.

02/28/2009 - 8:57pm
Laguna Lover

Everybody needs to take a step back and calm down. Good, now we can breathe.

Tamra is not the problem here. The problem is that Bravo brought Gretchen and Jeff onto the show knowing that Jeff was a very sick man. This type of situation makes everyone uneasy and it had no place in reality TV. I don't think that watching poor Jeff go downhill before our eyes was not what we were tuning in to see. Gretchen was something separate. We tune in to watch these ladies have fun, not to witness the decline of this sweet man and the pain that his children were experiencing. It was inappropriate at best. Would I have left my husband's side during this time? Absolutely not, but I am a married mother of two, and I am not 30 years old and trying to make a life for myself. I know where I need to be and where I need to go in life. I think that Tamra, and the other ladies were under a lot of stress with this white elephant in the room; it just was not what they signed on for. This went too deep and got too heavy. This was a burden that they should not have been expected to bear.

Tamra obviously is privy to information that we are not, so lighten up on her; in other words, don't shoot the messenger folks.

02/28/2009 - 7:50pm
Leslie

Tamra,

You have natural beauty all over. You have a great family. A wonderful man that loves you obviously. I have to tell you how much you disappointed your viewing audience is,( along with Vickie's disappointing actions). If you two aren't the most back stabbing jealous women of Gretchen and Lynn then the definition should be changed! What do you two have against them????? I think it's because YOU wished you could be more REAL like them!! It's more than obvious you envy their lovely disposition's especially Lynn. She is so incredibly sweet! I hope next season you will act more like a lady and less like a spoiled brat! Vickie too, what a fake!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gretchen's life is her life and if she was a "gold digger" then she has to live with it but you're just a spoiled child. And by the way you in NO WAY have any form of "Turrets" you have "lack of tongue control" you know exactly what you're saying. Shame on you, you're so pretty but you make "ugly" a functional word by who you are. You are so beautiful, you really should act like it. "Pretty is as pretty does..."

02/28/2009 - 7:48pm
Viewer

Tamra, this was my first season watching the housewives of Orange county, but I have followed some of the re-runs of past seasons. Good show, I enjoy watching. I am amazed at how any of you so candidly put yourselves out there and open up your hearts and homes for all of us curious souls to watch.
The post-season show made me cringe though and unfortunately a lot of it had to do with your treatment of Lynne and Gretchen. No-one deserves the kind of attack you launched against Gretchen in public. I seriously wonder what business her relationship with her fiance was-is of yours. Or what she does with her life now? We all have an opinion and we are entitled to that, but some things are better handled and said in private. Your comments served no purpose other than hurting someone else in public. I think that shows more about your character than hers.
In regards to Lynne, I wonder what the poor girl ever did to deserve being bullied like that by you and Vicki in particular. If there really is "no-one home" when it comes to Lynne, I think that is how you put it, can you then think of anything more humiliating than being called stupid or "not at home" in public?
But, all of us can then sit back and wonder whether you all just enjoy throwing each other out to the wolves or if this is just another way to make good television:)

02/28/2009 - 7:42pm
Charlotte

WOW!!!! When I watched the reunion I was blown away by the current information on Gretchen. It makes total sense to me now why you were so irritated with her. Although I still do not approve of the way she was treated at your house. I do respect the fact that you owned up to the way you treated her and apologized for your behavior. We all make mistakes. It's just that most of us don't have to do it on national television.

I am glad that you had a reason behind some of the behavior. I really liked you on season 3 and was sad to think that you could have changed so quickly. Be true to yourself. Stay humble it is a "HOT" quality.

02/28/2009 - 7:32pm
Mamma D

As a new viewer to Housewives of OC my first impression was what horrible examples of "friends" you all were to each other. As I grew to know all the different personalities, Tamra and Vicki surfaced as down right mean and ugly. It was evident on the reunion show the divide between all the housewives (even Jeena couldn't and wouldn't sit on your side with Vicki). The most evil and ugliest behavior you and Vicki showed was at your dinner party when you plotted and planned to embarass Grethchen and get her drunk (kudos to Jeena and Lynn who saw what was going on and tried to stop her during the course of the evening). That's not how friends treat each other and showed your jeously and insecurity.

02/28/2009 - 7:18pm
Viewer

Tamra and Vickie - you both have some issues you need to address before either one of you make judgements on anyone else....it definately was the worst of the seasons, you could really feel the disfunction in this group.

02/28/2009 - 7:13pm
cynthia

Tamra one good thing i can say about you, at least you owned up to a couple of the bad things you did. As for all the bad things well just watch all of this season and you will see how horrible of a person you are. You say you hate liars but that's exactly what you did during the season and at the reunion. You say Vicki is your BFF but why did you talk about her behind her back. When you watch this season all we saw about you was talking about Gretchen, Lynne and sucking up to Vicki. You need to focus on your own life.

02/28/2009 - 7:07pm
Viewer

Tamra,
I think you are still the hottest housewife of OC, and Gretchen is a child who needs attention. Grant it you were wrong when you had your party, but like you said no one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes, and unfortunately for you because you are in the public eye, it makes you look like a bad person. I hope to see you in season 5 and all the best of luck.
p.s. my new saying is 'naked wasted'

02/28/2009 - 6:58pm
Viewer

I am so glad you exposed Gretchen! I knew it was something about her from the beginning. She has a lot of issues that she needs to take care of...Tamara you're great!

02/28/2009 - 6:48pm
jennifer

Oh Tamra! You are my favorite housewife! I like how you say what you feel and you make the show fun! I know that you can't help what is shown on tv and what makes the cutting room floor. I like the drama and am not a fan of Gretchen, but I don't dislike her. I agree that you and she are at different stages in your lives.

02/28/2009 - 6:21pm
Sarahh

Tamra!!

Thank you so much OUTING GRETCHEN!!!! I knew something was up, and the minute you said it you could tell from the look on her face she was freaking out inside, with the crushing realization that her lies would finally come out. Once again, love you and thanks!!

02/28/2009 - 6:19pm
Heather

Hello im not much of a blogger but you know what.....I know exactly what you are saying ...im pretty good with body language and o.m.g..you could so tell that Gretchen was not being honest about the situation with THAT saposadly stocker .Whom knows maybe she was seeing the guy the whole time ...i dodnt know but the girl seems extremly fishy to me..you speak you mind and you speak the truth!!! I like your spunk and your honesty in the show! I am a dancer so I know alot of Gretchens in my life..she just annoys me ...xoxox

02/28/2009 - 5:49pm
Viewer

Tamra-

Isn't it exhausting having to make apologies after every single episode?

02/28/2009 - 5:10pm
Your the best

I do feel you were portrayed as a very evil and vicious person this season. Was some of it true? Only you really know. People in glass houses should not throw stones.

I really don't care about Gretchen and some secret man/friend. The point being, a very nice and good man passed away and it was really sick to say some of the things that were said.

I remember acting a lot like you did years ago. Nothing was ever my fault. I had an excuse for everything and I truly started to believe them. I was always right and every body was always wrong and if I were caught in some lies, I would blame it on everything including global warming.

I am in a much better place right now and I hope you are too.

02/28/2009 - 5:05pm
Terrianne

Tamra,

I appreciate that you owned up to your mistakes. What most bloggers may not realize is that you have defended Gretchen by blogging Jay on another site calling him a "5th grader" which I thought was funny. I did some investigating on my own and all I am going to say is that you are right about what was said on the Reunion. I just hope that Gretchen is more careful about who she dates in the future. I hope you come back next season. I now have a different perspective about you and I too am sorry for judging you and thinking the worst.

02/28/2009 - 4:49pm
VegasHW

Tamra is so jealous of everyone. She continually shows a lack of character and demonstrates all of the characteristics she is so critical of the other housewives. I thought it was very telling how emotionally unstable she is when she stated she had 'abdonment' issues when her father left. She was 25! She is a jealous, petty bully and because of this the least attractive of the housewives. They should rebuild the show around Jeana and Vicki and dump the rest.

02/28/2009 - 4:38pm
Mo

you go girl! that little lair should be called out, please dont leave the show i watch because of you hopfully there will only be the Realhousewifes of OC not some chick with no kids yeah she's pretty but your Real!!!!

02/28/2009 - 4:31pm
Gengee

Lets go back to season one,it was so much better. If I wanted to watch catty women I'll just stay at work!! All of you are a mess...

02/28/2009 - 3:24pm
Viewer

you did what you had to do - you told the truth. even though some of your behavior is questionable - you did the right thing. good luck.

02/28/2009 - 2:51pm
Viewer

Tamara, you used to be my favorite, but you hit below the belt this time. You took Gretchen and just stepped right on her. What ever Gretchen has going on in her life outside of the show, was not was to be shared. You should really think before you speak, and also people who live in glass houses, you were not an angel this season either!

02/28/2009 - 2:33pm
Viewer

I loved the whole season! If it were not for Tamara and Vicki it would have been pretty boring. Love them or hate them I could not wait to see what they would do next.I know we all understand what reality tv is. I for one want Tamara back as well as Gretchen.I do not think all the personal attacks from viewers should upset you. That really means they are WATCHING!!!!

02/28/2009 - 2:17pm
Viewer

Tamra,

Don't listen to all the nasty comments. You just "said it like it is". I pegged Gretchen from the beginning and you confirmed it. I'm so glad you added the part about Jay. You and Vicki are beautiful and without you, there would be no OC!!! Please come back!!!

02/28/2009 - 1:49pm
tori

Tamara.. if Gretchen has a boyfriend, its none of your business. Shes not taking anything away from you!
My husband and I watched the reunion and saw the hate in your face as you yelled at Gretchen. Look into yourself to see what is really eating you up.

02/28/2009 - 1:47pm
Michelle

Somewhere in yourself is a better person.

02/28/2009 - 1:19pm
chanelgrl

I really was one of your fans until this season...YOU ARE A VERY COLD & HEARTLESS person! I am sure there are a lot of things that us viewers dont get to see, and there are two sides to every story. But you are just flat out RUDE! It's totally fine not to like a person, but dont bring up their dead fiance...SERIOUSLY??? And wanting to get someone "naked wasted" you said you dont remember saying that because you had already had a few drinks too...I dont buy that, I totally think you had that planned out!

02/28/2009 - 1:08pm
Better than you

It's been said before, but you and Vicki are classic stereotypes of catty women. You seem to have bonded with each other over mountains of insecurities brought from childhood issues. You both have unresolved issues of not getting enough love or attention from your parents, and have expressed that throughout the show. I hope you both try and watch the entire season to clearly see how you come across. If you aren't both in therapy, you should be. Who gives a crap if you're a self-labeled hottest housewife anywhere? Are you a good person? A good mother? A good friend. No. No. and NO. And Vicki may be even worse than you are.

02/28/2009 - 1:04pm
EGG

I LOVE the fact you called 'her' out!!! I did not buy her story for one minute! You and Vicki are "REAL" people! And Lynn? What a nightmare? I really hope that they are not back for the next season.

02/28/2009 - 1:00pm
Viewer

Tamera
You say your not jealous but you make such a big deal out of the pink motorcycle and all the little things. Gretchen did nothing to you so why do you care. Stay out of her life

02/28/2009 - 12:37pm
Viewer

Tamara, you and Vickie are pathetic, sad and crude. No class. I wouldn't live within 1000 miles of you...Your personalities are destructive.

02/28/2009 - 12:08pm
Dawn

Tamra,

You have always been my fav... I can only hope the editing shows you in a different light next season. I honestly think you were made out to be the bad girl this season but remembering last season I know that is not entirely your personality! I have been in a situation or two with a friend where I have said or done something that I have regretted. I think sometimes we have good intentions but get caught up in the moment and things can quickly go sour. I will watch next season... the OC is my escape. My husband is a home builder and we have just LOST 4 homes, including our primary residence in the last 6 months. We are now renting- which we haven't done in years. We had luck on our side for a long time, but now in my mid 40's We are starting over.... and I am scared for the future...(Vicki, I would love to talk to you about a career change!!!) .... so a BIG "Thanks" to you, the ladies and the show! Through the OC I get to go on trips, shop, and go out to nice restaurants with friends, things that I won't be able to enjoy for a long time as we struggle through our situation. Feel blessed for what you have, you all are so lucky and fortunate in these times!

02/28/2009 - 12:00pm
ALISHA

Good for you Tamra!! I mean you do not like liars and you let her know!!! I think you are hotter and more of a family person than anyone else on the show!! Just remember family comes first and friends come and go!!!

02/28/2009 - 11:20am
Heidi Wolanin

Tamra, I hope you read this because maybe it will hold some humor for you. One of my favorite scenes this season with you was when you are your husband were moving your Bowflex Revolution. We,too, have that machine and we had to move one year ago, and what a painful experience it was! Good thinking to put the arms up to give you some leverage, we weren't that smart. A word to the wise though, if moving it again, take off the seat attachment! lol You are not a mean girl, you just call a spade a spade!

02/28/2009 - 11:12am
Viewer

This was the first year I watched this show - and the last. I cannot stand you Tamra or Vicki. Whether it is what you call editing or not, the hateful and judgemental comments were still made by you and Vicki. You both are jealous, egotistical, selfish people - and make me plain sick to watch. Good-bye!

02/28/2009 - 11:04am
Charlene

Tamra-
I felt bad for you watching the show. Do you really hate Gretchen that bad. You and Vicki are 2 of themost cold hearted women I have ever seen. All you do is want to stick it to Gretchen, what in the heck has she ever done to you, and you did want to get her drunk at your dinner party. I fast forward you all the time. Wow, just sooo mean.

02/28/2009 - 10:51am
cajungirl

Tamra,Tamra,Tamra!! Come on now! Not jealous of Gretchen? Please. From day 1 you put her down every chance you got. It is so obvious to all of the viewers. Why did you feel the need to OUT Gretchen on tv? Even if it is true, you could have kept quiet. I really hope that you are not a part of the show next season.

02/28/2009 - 10:36am
Viewer

Tamra,
You took something I loved amd made it very ugly. And that is all I see when I look at you. You add a negative energy to a show that I have loved since its premiere. Take a class lesson from Lauri. She is sorely missed. Will I watch the OC...only if your not in it.

02/28/2009 - 10:34am
Mari

Well all I have to say is shame on you Tamra and I am very embarassed for you. This season you didn't look or acted like a woman with any class. First of all you have to wonder the character of someone that would ambush someone else in a public forum no matter the circumstances to try to be "right" or explain your actions. In life you should be conducting yourself in a manner that you don't have to explain your actions. As for "moral character," I really don't think you should be giving any seminars on the subject in the near future. Your actions this season really has turned me off to the show and I caught myself a lot this season just tunring the channel.

02/28/2009 - 10:33am
Kim

Tamra, WOW! Even in the reunion episode, you still had to throw Gretchen under the bus. Is there an end to your ridiculous actions. You will do ANYTHING and say ANYTHING to make that girl look bad. Truth or no truth to what she does, why do you CARE!! It's so obvious you have issues with Gretchen. It's actually sad for you to act like your still in highschool. GROW UP! Quit caring about what Gretchen says, does, wears, buys. Gretchen exudes happiness in all aspects of her life, and you can't stand the fact that she refuses to pay attention to your cattiness. It drives you crazy!! And the pink Harley episode, news flash!..... Every color under the rainbow has been taken by one girl or another, guess your SOL!!! And as far as the Tequila episode, you soooo tried to get Gretchen drunk!!! YOU DID! YOU DID! YOU DID!! Funny how you didn't try to push your shots on anyone else! Hmmmmmmmm. I don't know who you think your trying to kid, whatever!! Everyone can see right through you. Your a very bad friend!! GROW UP!!

02/28/2009 - 10:16am
Viewer

**Who do you think you are questioning how Gretchen lives her life? Its obvious that she has something you want or else you wouldnt spend so much time investigating her life.**

02/28/2009 - 10:14am
Rebecca

Tamara,

Did you even take a moment to think about how your comments at the reunion show might hurt Jeff's children? I am sure that they now feel hurt and betrayed.

I know you felt that you had to set the record straight but you really can't put Jay's conversations with you and Simon down as the gospel truth. You could of simply said that there is more to the story and Gretchen knows what your are talking about instead of "outing" her dirty laundry. It really did make you look jealous and petty. And I think that you are better than that.

02/28/2009 - 10:09am
Jack

Tamra...you are so obvious. Of all the people for this guy Jay to call, he calls you. I know you couldn't wait to confront gretchen with that..it was so obvious that you are JEALOUS OF HER and took every opportunity you could to mess with her and talk behind her back. There's no reason for it. You are a Beautiful woman. But yes, gretchen is prettier. All of you women on the show are gold diggers and I know that probably all of you would do the same thing Gretchen has did....STOP HATING TAMRA....and so what if Gretchen did mock your every move and the things you want..take as a compliment.....you acted really childish and like a spoiled brat. If Vicky is your friend, it's obvious that you got some crazy traits!!!!

02/28/2009 - 10:09am
Viewer

Tamra, do the world a favor and don't come back! Get the education you are painfully lacking! The last thing the world needs is another ignorant bully in the limelight. You can take the girl out of the trailer park, but you can't take the trailer park out of the girl! Which fork do you use again Tamra?

02/28/2009 - 7:41am
Ana

I equate you to the devil. I think you and Vicki are extremely disgusting and your actions are too outrageous for words.

02/28/2009 - 4:37am
Viewer

Tamra
Overall gretchen's life is just that gretchen's life she is an adult. secondly with friends like you who needs enemies You are an extremely jealous woman who obviously have self-esteem issues. Live your life and let others do the same.

02/28/2009 - 3:04am
Kim

Where do I start? I really liked you last season, but this year you were a train wreck. Your jealousy & bitterness have made you so ugly. Did you go off some medication that you desperately need to be balanced? You were so judgemental, hypicritical & nasty. Sure it makes for interesting tv, but when the cameras are gone your actions have earned you a permament scarlett letter. Once you verbalize something you can never take it back. It will forever be out there as the real you. You need a filter for your actions & words. Hopefully no one will ever treat your children the way you have treated Lynne & Gretchen. In life you can't control others actions, only your own reactions. Regardless of the relationship Jeff & Gretchen had behind closed doors, he was very lucky to have Gretchen by his side loving, caring & being there for him in his last days battling a horrible disease. She made him laugh & smile. And for that, you treated her horribly. It's their business, not yours. She didn't involve you, a stranger did. If you didn't like it, fine. Behave like an adult & walk away. And if you couldn't, you should have discussed it with her behind closed doors. Like an adult. Your behavior was deplorable. You continually brag that you are the hottest housewife, but your actions show you are not. Pretty is is pretty does, and frankly, you have shown just how unattractive you really are. You should be ashamed of yourself.

02/28/2009 - 2:59am
heather

i really enjoy this show and all of you.. it just reminds me of high school and how you guys act.. im 21 and still dont act like that!!

02/28/2009 - 2:48am
Viewer

Thanks for stepping up and telling the truth about Gretchen. She never appeared to be sincere and it's unfortunate that she used Jeff and his family in that way.

02/28/2009 - 2:34am
sue

tamra You are the most 2 faced person i have ever seen!I remember the episode at the horse track when you made a comment about the people next door, you so they were so low class.As far as I am concerned you are as low class as they come! How are you going to feel when your daughters are old enough to watch the reruns of the show and they hear the language you used towards Gretchen at the reuion show they will then see how LOW CLASSED you really are. It seems who ever you are having a conversation with at the time on the show they are your best friend at the time.You talk about everybody,mabe you should go back to high school an be in a clique there because that is where you belong. I dont know if I will watch the next season,because I just cannot stand you. Lynn has not done anything to you as far as I ever saw and you also ripped on her every chance you got. She did not deserve that at all from you.But then again you say these things behind her back.Guess you dont have the balls to say anything to anyone when you are by yourself, or if Vicky is with you/ So you need to grow some big ones as far as I am concerned!

02/28/2009 - 2:25am
Viewer

Tamra reminds me of some redneck hick trying to pass herself off as someone with class. I wonder what the true DECENT OC residents think of this show, and how it portrays their community? I used to think Vickie was the most obnoxious personality on the show, Tamra has beat her out by a long shot. Sure, she'll find a way to blame her negative feedback on the show itself and the way she was portrayed, but the camera doesn't lie Tamra. You carried out all of the actions, and the words came from your own mouth. People do not like you because of YOU. Nasty behavior has a way of turning people against you. No one ever cared about whether Gretchen was leading a separate life outside of what we saw on a reality show! You didn't save the day by devulging some big secret, I'm sorry to inform you. It just didn't matter that much, quite frankly. What matters is that we all got a taste of the venom that spews from your big, loud mouth! Just go away and live out your pathetic, phony existance. Your story was never interesting or remotely worthy of airtime.

02/28/2009 - 2:23am
Kristen

How many times can you pull the "I apologize and take it back" card? How about minding your own business and leaving G alone. Doesn't really matter what the holes are in her story--don't you have more to focus on? I was really disappointed in you this season, but I guess that's the "editing" to blame.

02/28/2009 - 2:17am
Viewer

Tamra,
It's sad to see that your biggest problem in life is if Grechen is telling the truth or not. Your reality show is so far off of reality. In the real world there are husbands and wives struggling to make ends meet and have a hard time providing for their children. The economy is suffering because of spoiled people like you and your so called "oc girl friends" taking advantage of the market for your own financil gain. Instead of backstabbing each other, how about you donate your money to a family in need, or volunteer at a soup kitchen or at a hospital. I am very happy with my life as an EMT and nursing student and with my boyfriend who is a firefighter, we help everyone in need and are happy with what ever life gives us. Money won't buy you happiness.

02/28/2009 - 2:17am
SSO

Tamra,
Go ahead and keep telling yourself that you are in a different place in life and other things are more important. If that's what you need to do to convince yourself that you are not jealous of Gretchen.

Hell, who wouldn't be jealous of Gretchen, just look at her!

And whether there is more to the story than what we viewers know or not, it is no excuse your lack of good judgement and poor behavior, but you go on an use that to rationalize your lack of judgement and poor behavior.

You do whatever you need to do to convince yourself that you are a nice person so that can face yourself every morning. Because matter what you say or do, YOU know the truth, and if you were raised even half right, no matter how you try to dress it up - you aren't very nice.

After your behavior on the reunion show, who'd want to be your friend?

02/28/2009 - 2:15am
Ruth V

I hope that you find the love for yourself that you have yet to feel. When the makeup and that jewelry and the name brand clothes come off you must not see in the mirror anything of value and that must be hard. If you are being portrayed as a heartless human being then I hope that you can move forward and know that the most memorable events in life will not be what you have but who you have touch.

02/28/2009 - 2:10am
Cooper

Tamra:

What Gretchen did and what she does is her own business. Her friend called you, she did not. If she and Jeff had some kind of "agreement" is their business. I personally don't really care. You need to reflect on yourself and how you deal with others. I don't care what you write I think the editing would have been the same no matter what you did. The truth will set you free also, so look in the mirror.

02/28/2009 - 2:01am
Teri

Tamra,

This past season your jealous behavior towards Gretchen was the focus of the entire Real Housewives Orange County Show. Bravo should have entitled the show, "A Jealous Housewife." You made Gretchen look "angelic" to the entire world.

T.

02/28/2009 - 1:44am
Kelly

Tamra~
I dont even know where to start with you. I am shocked at how you behaved this season. You acted like a mean girl in highschool. We try to teach girls not to treat other people like complete crap, and you are going against what everyone is trying to do and teach. I am just disgusted on how you treated Gretchen, you have no right to assume anything until you know your facts are 100% correct! I also love how you blame a lot of things on being drunk, since when is that ever an excuse for treating someone like crap. If that is how you act maybe you shouldnt be drinking anymore.
You and Vicki say you dont throw stones, but there wasnt and episode where you were not acting like a complete b*tch to Gretchen or Lynne. I find it funny that the girls that are actually nice and want to be your friends you push them away.
Some of the comments you made were just in poor taste and very ignorant. All you did was talk behind peoples backs or try to get them drunk to look stupid, well the only one who looked stupid was you!
I really think you need to take a long look at yourself and maybe work on a few things.....ok maybe a lot of things.
As a women I would have to say you make us as a gender look bad and very stupid. A lot of people sterotype females as petty, rude, mean and backstabbing. I would like to thank you for proving their point. I hope by the grace of god that your daughter turns out to be NOTHING like you. I think you should take all your money and jewles and shove it up your a**. Maybe your money could buy you some class.....oh nevermind not even money could buy you that. I think you could take some lessons from Jeanna, Gretchen or Lynne.
If you come back next season, I hope you are a nicer person who doesnt act or say hurtful things to anyone. Just think of it this way, would you like someone to say the things that you have said to you?

02/28/2009 - 1:17am
Viewer

Tamara, you were threatned by Gretchen. Get over yourself. All because the attention isnt on the new girl anymore. I was appauled at the way you and got Tamara drunk and then wanted her to stay at your house with your son so he could hit on her. What kind of person does that? You have no morals...jealousy is killin you. Build a freakin bridge and get over it. Go Gretchen....dont hate her because shes pretty. She's free to do was she wants and I think she did a great job taking care of her fiance...everyone deserves a break somtimes........

02/28/2009 - 1:09am
Viewer

Tamara,
I like a lot of these folks have watched this show from the beginning. I got hooked because of their stories and who they were as human beings. Yes I have issues with Vickie's behavior but I have to say that this season almost ended it for me. You and Vicki were just disgraceful. I have never interacted here before but I just feel so compelled to say... You as a human being are just disgusting. There are many of us women out here that are blessed to have money but that comes with responsibilities. It means being gracious which you have no clue about. Just remember if you are really a Christian what the Bible says..."Judge not less ye be judged as I will judge you seven fold." You might want to relay that to your friend who claims to be one with the lord.
Just do all of us a favor and leave this show so that they might find someone better suited than you. Oh that Ebay idea of yours? Of course some idiot will buy your implants they buy human crap that someone kept for a year and some idiot bought it. YOU MUST BE SO PROUD.

02/28/2009 - 12:53am
kasey

Tamra,
Whatever information it might have been was none of our buisness. I understand you held it in until someone pushed the wrong button. But if you dont like Gretchen or disagree with what she does, than do not speak to her. If you watch Real housewives of New York Romona doesnt like a particular couple but does not pretend . She simply says nothing. You constanly argue that you like her but if she is actually guilty of your accusations you as moralistic as you pretend to be shouldnt like her. You love emphasizing that you are in a different and more secure place than gretchen but you should be at your age.You married a rich husband just like she planned. You act above her but looked so catty when you brought out her business. Your not perez hilton exposing people you are a mom.You spent the reunion show apologizing for your actions at your party and on this page about your actions at the reunion. Whats sad is that you are forty learning life lessons about holding your tongue, when to stay classy, where to draw the line, and the elements of being a true friend and woman. Its soo sad ...This season did you no justice. Your heads a little far up vicky that you lost who you are ...It seems you want to be in the cool group and "not be the new girl" ya got fake. Vickys has been Vicky but you became the most unliked housewife this season. Look to your husband for guidance and re-watch this season.Get it together honey..
Disappointed Viewer

02/28/2009 - 12:46am
Viewer

Tamra, you're a jealous psycho. Please, PLEASE Bravo...get rid of her!

02/28/2009 - 12:19am
Kelly

Tamra~ I think you are hilarious! I truely enjoyed watching you this season. Did the show portray you as jealous, yes. I think a lot of the people that watch the show are jealous of the lives you all get to lead. Whether it's your bodies, your money, your family or your fun. So I don't think it's fair for people to judge. It's stupid b/c every single person has been in a similar position, I'm sure. They just don't have millions watching. So I deem it unfair to judge. I haven't got a clue why Gretchen is on the show to begin with and I really think it was just for ratings. She's not married..it's houseWIVES. If you were the only person with a problem w/ Gretchen it would be different but every person on that show at one point and time made several attempts to be civil and nice and all made similar comments in regards to her actions. Not saying she didn't love Jeff, but her actions definitly did NOT portray a true soul mate. I hear a lot of the housewives talk about each other behind the others however; you through and through say it right to their face. AND FOR THAT, I commend you for standing up for what you think and believe. There is nothing wrong with that and you should have no shame in it. People will always judge those who speak out. Don't let it tear you down.

02/28/2009 - 12:12am
Viewer

Tamra,

I watched this season because after recently moving I was homesick for the OC and looking for a few familiar views. I couldn't even get through an entire episode with out having to change the channel while you and Vicky were acting like two middle school brats. You are an immature psycho. I feel sorry for your children. Grow up.

02/28/2009 - 12:09am
Denise

Who are you kidding Tamra? Your obsession with trying to make Gretchen look bad (whether what you put out there was fact or fiction) was disgusting! Gretchen's intentions with Jeff had nothing to do with you! Do you honestly think Jeff was in the damn dark? He had his own intentions! He didn't lose anymore than she did! Whatever they decided for their life together was THEIR business!

You are desperately trying to come across as though your past knowledge of Gretchen's personal life was why you acted the way you did. If you don't like someone, you simply stay away from them. You don't pretend to like them to their face and then as soon as they turn around, talk about them like a dog!

You were fixated on exposing her negatives! Period! Here's a newsflash for you....a happy woman, a happy mother, and/or a happy wife doesn't feel the need to go there with anyone! It might behoove you to take all that energy you've stored for Grethen and use it on fixing whatever it is in your life that has you so miserable.

02/27/2009 - 11:49pm
tiffany

You're simply immature and unsophisticated... can't imagine 40 + woman doesn't know a salad fork, from a entree fork..so silly and ignorant, therefore I give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you grew up not knowing the basics of life, and the basics of treating other human beings...

02/27/2009 - 11:47pm
steff

I think your behavior is absolutely horrible. hope you know what karma is. You really should watch your behavior over again in the reunion, and the rest of the season-it's disgusting! You look much older this season also.

02/27/2009 - 11:17pm
Jenga

I have watched the RHOC since day one and if Tamara comes back next season I will never watch it again. I don't find her behavior entertaining or interesting, even the women I enjoyed watching became unlikeable while they were in her company. If thats what the "Real Housewives of Orange County" are like, I don't want to know about it.

Good luck to your show in the future.

02/27/2009 - 11:16pm
Viewer

To The NOT SO HOTTEST HOUSE WIFE,

Tamara in the past had a pretty face, that is until we got to see the real you. You are one of the ugliest people I have ever seen... and it is so obvious that you are SOOOOO jealous of Gretchen. You seriously need some help... but I guess you can just blame it all on your daddy issues... SHould we give you an oscar for that preformance of water works (just as you made fun of Gretchen for hers)... you are a Sad, Sad, Fat, MEAN lady
I hope your children don't learn from your behavior...
Get some help

02/27/2009 - 11:15pm
Cindy

Tamara Fan,

Okay Tamara we all know this is you.

02/27/2009 - 11:15pm
Viewer

ugh leave the show. and bring vicki with you. I'm embarassed to be from anywhere you live...oh wait...you're not really from orange county and neither is vicki. perfect! trade them in.

02/27/2009 - 11:14pm
Wishuwell

I don't know if you'll read this comment, Tamra, but I'm torn. I felt a great deal of compassion during the episode where you reunited with your father. But it wasn't enough to make up for all of the unflattering behavior that was captured in other episodes. You are a very pretty woman but your behavior at times is unattractive. I wish that you and Vicky would observe Laurie and how she interacts with people. I don't recall Laurie ever saying such horrible things about others. She really is classy and seems to be a nice person. Tamra, I hope that you and your father continue to grow together, I pray for your son and I wish Simon well with his business. Just focus on you and Simon and your children. Dont' worry about Gretchen, who's she's with or not with...if she's done anything wrong, she needs to own up to it...NOT YOU! People who belittle others do so to make themselves feel better. So, do YOU?

02/27/2009 - 11:13pm
Viewer

I cannot believe how mean you were to Gretchen on national TV during the reunion show and how Vickie just loved it. Whether Gretchen was truthful or not is none of your business.

02/27/2009 - 11:13pm
maya

You are really low class. Ughhhhhh!

02/27/2009 - 11:09pm
D

Wow for some one whos thinks she is so classy, you really dont act it. Honestly your not hot and never will be !!
You can say all you want that your not jealous of Gretchen but you so are. Gretchen is nice and always is real unlike you who is two faced one second you act like her friend and than when Vikki shows up you act like a total you know what.

02/27/2009 - 11:07pm
micky

Bravo,
Please get rid of Tamara and Vicki!!!! They are both such despictable snobs! If you don't, I'm afraid you will lose viewership. I for one, thought it was pure torture to watch their bitchiness this season....so when they came on, I turned the channel! Is that what you want from your viewers?

02/27/2009 - 11:06pm
Jennifer

I really think you need to concentrate on your own life and not worry so much about everyone elses. You are so judgemental and think that you are so perfect. You are such a wannabe and it is sad. You have this opportunity to provide so much for your children and so far your oldest son lives off you and has no ambition. Stop worrying about everyone else and be someone your kids can be proud of someday. I would not want to show these episodes to my daughters.

02/27/2009 - 11:05pm
Viewer

Tamra, you have to realize that your friend's actions don't necessarily effect your life. You have to stop trying to ruin people's reputations because it really makes you look bad. You have no idea what other ppl are going through, therefore you have no right to comment.

You used to be one of my favourites, but now i don't even know if i can watch the show with you on it. You make women look caddy and pathetic.

02/27/2009 - 10:58pm
Tina

Wow, Tamara. I just got a chance to watch the reunion show and it just puts a wrap on what I had been thinking all season - what a small person you are. Do people like you actually exist? wow. You are indeed disgusting.

02/27/2009 - 10:57pm
Viewer

Why didn't you blog about the supposed "truth" about Grethen to redeem yourself weeks ago? This was another attempt to rectify your poor and embarassing behavior. Whatever Gretchen's story is, you came across so very jealous of her beauty and her relationship with Jeff. I think you were jealous of the material things she got, but again that shows how shallow you are. People must run when they see you coming, now that show is over and people know who your truely are. I feel so sorry for your family. Can Simon buy you lessons to be a better person?

02/27/2009 - 10:57pm
Robelle

After watching the reunion, both you and Vicki showed your true colors. I am actually embarrassed for you. The two of you are so spoiled and used to being the center of attention, Vicki with her Wahoo!! and you with your stupid jokes.. "if it walks like a duck then it must be a duck." In fact I remember you quacking like a duck with some clients in an early episode and they looked at you like you were loopy. It is a shame that you and Vicki are so insecure with yourselves that you have to tear down another to build yourselves up. That is why you two developed such a close relationship. Birds of a feather flock together. Gretchen was always friendly to you both and she never talked bad about the two of you in any manner as you did about her. Shame on you, I hope you both don't return, it makes watching the show very uncomfortable. You have no class!

02/27/2009 - 10:56pm
Viewer

Tamra,
All I can say is you don't seem to be a very good role model for anybody, especially your own children. Years from now I hope you are just as embarrassed by your actions as you should be now. If that is how you treat people, no matter what your personal beliefs are, there is something seriously tacky about you.
On another note, I also think you should be proud of the fact that you have really good relationships with everyone in your family. Just think what it would have been like if you had lost your father before you had fixed that relationship. You would probably have been even more devastated if people started saying, "Oh, Tamra can't possibly be sad, she didn't really have a relationship with her dad anyway!" That would have been terrible! So, just think of how Gretchen must feel about your hurting words.
Please, please learn from your tacky mistakes!! I almost had to turn the t.v. off after watching you!

02/27/2009 - 10:55pm
Viewer

Tamra. It is so obvious that you are jealous of Gretchen and covet everything she has. And it consumes you. Why do you feel the need to constantly defend yourself and your position so much if you are not? You are a pathetic individual who is so wrapped up in materialistic ideals that there is no actual substance in your own life.

02/27/2009 - 10:54pm
Viewer

If youre on the show next season I hope you change. Being mean isn't so cute to watch.

02/27/2009 - 10:54pm
Viewer

Tamra "SHAM"ra - Instead of focusing your mean energy on Gretchen, you should focus good energy on your son who seems to need direction and not the stalkerish image of him chasing after Gretchen. Get over your jealousy issues. Honestly you brought the show down to a NON-classy level, like most reality shows you should have been on the show "bad girls" or some other low class acts. You are two faced, if there is another episode, who are you going to throw your venom on next if Gretchen isn't there? Think before you speak, actions speak louder than your insincere words of apology.

02/27/2009 - 10:54pm
Viewer

I really hope they don't have you back if their is a another season.

If they do, then:

a) I hope you have learned something about the amount of drinking you expose your young children to. It is totally inappropriate to allow them to be present at parties where adults are drinking to the degree you and your friends do.

b) I hope since you are so determined to "out" others that you will address all the things on the Internet about you and Simon. Why Simon really lost his job, your true financial situation, etc.

c) I hope you have looked up the meaning of the word "nugget" and begin to hold you adult (he is not a boy) son accountable for his actions instead of making excuses.

02/27/2009 - 10:54pm
Viewer

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Yes, you were very mean to others on the show this season just like you were last season. Just because you own up to what you have said to others it doesn't give you carte blanche to continue to treat people like dirt. It's easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. We're supposed to learn from our mistakes and grow from them. You keep making the same mistakes over and over.

02/27/2009 - 10:52pm
Deeanna

Tamra, although you were not all innocent, I understand now. And I'm glad this all came out at the reunion because I couldn't understand why you were being so mean to Gretchen. Her little secret proves her out to be and lying inconsiderate little gold digger. Although I felt the guilt in her blog when she went on and on about how she missed Jeff and how she loved him blah blah blah, I chose to believe her and sent her words of encouragement. Well, I guess she fooled me. It was all fake. Geeze! The man wasn't even cold in his grave yet before another man's clothes were draped on her bed post and floor.

02/27/2009 - 10:52pm
Viewer

Tamra,

I, too, thought you were "an ok" Housewife throughout the season even though you were two-faced to every other housewife. (maybe the show requires that the cast backbite, gossip about each other, and are hateful beyond belief) After the reunion show, you seemed just like a carbon copy of Vicki--MEAN, Mean, and mean!

I watch the show out of some kind of morbid curiosity, but have to admit that many times when I hear the 'wives and other cast members talk and interact, I feel completely icky inside. With all the need, hardship, and suffering in the world, can't you think of a more productive use of your time. You are exchanging big chunks of your life to be held up to ridicule in front of the whole country. You must surely regret becoming involved in something so shameful. For us to even call this "entertainment" is a sad commentary on our society.

Take the high road and do us all a favor--cancel this worthless show!

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