Here’s Why Alexis Bellino Is Caught Up in Heather Dubrow and Tamra Judge's “Loser” Drama on RHOC
Plus, see where Heather and Tamra left things after Part 2 of the RHOC Season 17 reunion.
The Real Housewives of Orange County cast finally got to the bottom of the "loser" drama during Part 2 of the Season 17 reunion, which aired on Oct. 11.
To see what Heather Dubrow and Tamra Judge had to say, as well as find out where they left things after feuding for much of the season, keep reading.
The Origin of the "Loser" Drama and How Alexis Bellino Plays a Role
Reunion host Andy Cohen kicked off the conversation by asking Heather and Tamra where "the whole 'losers' comment started," since both ladies had "very different accounts."
Tamra was the first to offer her side of the story, explaining, "Basically what happened, before I got brought back on the show, Heather said something on her podcast [that] if anyone should come back, it should be Alexis [Bellino]."
As fans may recall, Tamra and Alexis don't exactly get along. "So, I texted [Heather]," Tamra continued. "I go, 'What is going on? Every time you get asked who should come back, when I've always rallied for you, you will always say Alexis Bellino.'"
That sent Heather and Tamra into a back-and-forth, but Heather continued to insist she "didn't call anyone a loser."
Heather Dubrow and Tamra Judge's Friendship After RHOC Season 17
Between the aforementioned drama and all the other times Heather and Tamra clashed on RHOC Season 17, the two had a lot to discuss at the reunion. Where did they leave things, though?
Andy asked both ladies if they would be able to move forward in their friendship, and from there, an emotional conversation took place.
"I love Heather," Tamra began. "I've always loved Heather. It's been really difficult not having Heather in my life the past year. Even when we weren't close, every birthday, every Christmas, even my anniversary, she would send me and Eddie [Judge] a text message. And since this has been totally sideways, it's hurt me bad. I just want to move forward. I want to get back to where we were and just put all this behind us."
Heather, for her part, agreed. "I mean, I said it from the beginning, I've been incredibly sad," she explained.
"I think for different reasons, every one of us sitting around here has had a difficult year. It's been a tough year. So as far as I'm concerned, the more friends, the better."
Turning specifically to Tamra, Heather continued, "I said it to you this season, but in the 12 years I've known you, you're the best I've ever seen you. You look great, your marriage is great, your kids are good, you're successful. Like, all of it's good. And I said to you, 'Why are you so angry? What is going on?' And that's the thing I couldn't figure out all season."
Tamra, it turned out, had several answers to Heather's question. "I came into the season at a hard time," she began. "It was f-cking hard closing our gym down. It was hard saying goodbye to all those people. And my dog died [after] 14 years ... And I didn't know where my place was. I'm not trying to make excuses."
Heather and Tamra ultimately forgave each other and shared a few kind words, too.
