Tamra: Marriage Is Definitely In My Future

Wedding bells could be ringing soon for Tamra Barney and her new boyfriend.

Speaking exclusively to Radar Online, the Real Housewives of Orange County star said she and Eddie Judge, her boyfriend of more than a year, are planning to say ‘I Do’ and have even discussed adopting a child together!

“We’ve talked about marriage and we want to get married,” gushed 42-year-old Tamra, who shared the couple’s private photo album with us.

“It’s an insane amount of love; I have never said term ‘soul mate’ before, but we are!

“We finish each other’s sentences... I’m not the easiest person in the world and he gets me, nor does he judge. He simply says, ‘that’s my girl.’”

Tamra said she has slowly started to introduce her children — Ryan, Sidney, Spencer and Sophia — to new beau Eddie, in anticipation of walking down the aisle together.

“Within the next year we’ll be married,” Tamra told Radar Online, in an exclusive interview.

“It’s all about timing right now and the kids play a huge part.

“If it weren’t for the kids, we’d be married right now... but we’re happy as can be; it’s happily ever after!”

“Eddie is one of the best things that’s ever happened in my life; he’s understanding, he’s caring and he just really has a big heart.”

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Real Housewives of Orange County Sneak Peak

Relationships are tested amongst the ‘wives and their significant others: Gretchen continues to hound Slade during their trip to Palm Springs and Vicki, getting restless in Coto de Casa, wants to sell the house, while Donn is happy to stay put. How will it all play out?

Meanwhile, Tamra’s love life is ablazin’ with her new, younger flame. And when she makes a date to sleepover at his house, we finally meet her new boy toy, Eddie.

All this and more this Sunday 3/20 at 10:00/9:00c on BRAVO’s Real Housewives of Orange County.

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Tamra Barney Clears Up Cheating Rumors

Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney is madly in love with her boyfriend Eddie Judge, but she wants to make it clear that she did not cheat on her husband with him.

"The biggest rumor that’s going on about me right now is that I ran off with my husband’s best friend," Tamra tells RumorFix exclusively. "It was started by my [ex]-husband [Simon] to make me look bad ... it’s a bad one, it’s a horrible one."

Tamra set the record straight on the rumor, telling us, "It’s not true at all, no." She continues, "Actually, the boyfriend that I have, and you’ll see him on season 6, is a very nice guy. He runs a law firm, very respectable and he was a mutual friend of mine, my business partner in real estate, and Simon had met him once or twice, as I did too, but they never were friends"

But the reality star says she has no hard feelings toward her ex. "I have respect for him and he is the father of my children, so I understand maybe he did that rumor out of hurt."

And with all this experience of getting a divorce in the public eye, Tamra says she's writing a book tentatively called The Reality Behind Divorce.

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Tamra Barney: Alexis Bellino Will Divorce Too

Tamra Barney told viewers last night that Alexis Bellino’s marriage will eventually fall apart. Tamra Barney said Alexis Bellino’s marriage will crumble apart because Bellino’s husband is just like Barney’s own husband Simon.

While Tamra Barney has attempted to not portray herself as villainess this season, last night she was exactly that, appearing friendly to one Housewife only to trash her marriage to viewers later on.

Barney invited Alexis Bellino to a session of yoga only to insult Bellino for what she wore to the session. Barney jokingly called Alexis a b—ch because her body was too hot. “Alexis has this totally hot body. I would be lying if I didn’t say she is hot … b—tch!” Then she said that Bellino doesn’t dress right for yoga wearing fake eyelashes, even though Barney didn’t own up to wearing fake eyelashes herself during the session (according to Gretchen Rossi).

But the real turmoil erupted after Barney orders herself a glass of Chardonnay after yoga. During the dinner Barney appears to be friendly to Alexis; but during her video narrative taped later, she says that Alexis Bellino’s marriage will not last. Barney tells Bellino that her husband is a control freak like Barney’s ex husband, Simon. Barney even makes a dog gesture that Bellino is a canine pet to her husband that does anything to get pampered with gifts.

Bellino, however, defends herself saying that her husband is not like Simon. “I’ve heard from too many people that Alexis’ husband doesn’t like me” explains Barney. But after Barney calls him a control freak, it’s no wonder.

Barney was not so willing to talk about herself. When asked by Bellino about boyfriend Eddie Judge, Barney refused to introduce him to her.

“I don’t know I’m very weird about this … because my divorce is not finalized yet … it’s just too soon…. I had such a weird issue between Simon and Ryan that … I’m very content with my relationship being private. I’m just taking my time. Everything has happened so fast. And everyone likes to talk.”

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Tamra Barney Saw The Man Who Drugged Her!

Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney isn't taking her alleged "roofie" incident lying down. In fact, she tells Radar Online exclusively that her legal team is looking for any evidence that could answer a few questions about the now fuzzy night over the weekend that almost landed her and a co-star in the hospital.

"My attorney is calling to see if there is a surveillance video," Tamra tells Radar Online exclusively. "It's New York City -- there were hundreds of people in the room that night.

"Lots of photos were taken that night of us at our table. Maybe someone has a picture of this guy?" she asks. "It was strange that he was wearing sunglasses."

Tamra first broke news of the alleged drugging incident with Andy Cohen on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live! last Sunday, claiming: "I got roofied," referring to the date rape drug Rohypnol.

Newcomer to the hit Bravo show, Peggy Tanous, was also allegedly drugged.

Despite her cloudy state of mind after drinking the glass of alcohol she believes was drugged, Tamra is certain about a few details.

"I know the guy that did it walked up with two drinks that were pink. He had sunglasses on and looked Middle Eastern. That's all I remember," she said. "He asked us if we would go to a club with him and we said no over and over again."

After refusing his advances and invitation, all the ladies returned to their hotel around 11 p.m. when things started getting blurry-literally.

"At first our friends thought the wine was really getting to our head. So they got us in a cab took us to the hotel. We walked into the hotel bathroom and got very sick and passed out on the floor of the hotel lobby bathroom," she remembered. "It had been about 30 minutes from the time we drank the drink until we were out.

A shaken Tamra blacked out until the next morning, and by then she said there was no time to go to the hospital.

"I woke up in my room at 5 a.m. not knowing how I got there. I was extremely dizzy and couldn't get out of bed. The room was spinning in a way I had never felt. It's like everything was in slow motion.

"It took about three days to feel normal again."

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OC Housewife Tamra Barney Is "Finally Happy"

It’s been a year of transformation for Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney. After making the difficult decision to leave her husband of 13 years on New Year’s Day 2010 — as she puts it, “I needed to make a move; I’d reached my breaking point”— the newly single mother of four found herself starting over, living in a cramped apartment with her kids and wishing, as she tells In Touch, “that I could just skip the next year.” 

Now she’s in love with new boyfriend Eddie Judge, and even though her split from Simon still isn’t finalized, she says that she has finally found peace.

“I met Simon at a time in my life when I really needed somebody stable. I was young and raising my oldest son, Ryan, by myself, and I was so tired of working six days a week,” Tamra said. “He took care of things and helped me carry the load.”

As for whether new boyfriend Eddie has bonded with the kids, Tamra says she doesn’t want to push it on them.

“We’re going to start doing family time once a week. The girls think he’s great, but my son, Spencer, is kind of hesitant. We’re just trying to do it the right way,” she said.

The new couple, who likes to cook and have friends over, is also open to the idea of marriage.

“But for now,” she adds, “Simon and I are working to make things as easy as possible for the kids.”

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Ramona Singer Opens Up About 'Roofie' Incident

The Real Housewives of Orange County got an unwelcome dose of reality the other night after an unidentified man at a bar allegedly “roofied” a couple of the leading ladies, enticing Ramona Singer to urge fans: “Never take a drink from a stranger”, she tells Radar Online exclusively.

News of the incident surfaced when Tamra Barney chatted with Andy Cohen on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live! last Sunday, claiming: "I got roofied,” referring to the date rape drug Rohypnol.

The reality stars from west and east coasts, including Orange County’s Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra, and newbie Peggy Tanous, met up with Ramona at a bar in New York City a few days ago.

“So many fans came over and said ‘we love you guys,’” recalled Ramona.

And right before they called it a night, a middle-aged gentleman came over with drinks in hand.

“He sat next to Tamra and Peggy and said, ‘I have a special drink for you two ladies.’ Obviously he was watching them and decided to buy them drinks.

“Tamra drank only part of her drink, but Peggy drank all of it, poor thing.

“We all left as they finished their drinks and they got back to their hotel 20 minutes later and felt the effects,“ Ramona added.

Vicki was able to take care of the women in their affected state.

“Thankfully, Vicki was there because they almost had to go to the hospital.

“I think it’s a lesson for everyone to learn -- Never take a drink from a stranger,” Ramona said adamantly.

She added that the ladies aren’t pursuing this further, considering they don’t even know the man’s name.

“Thank god it wasn’t more serious.”

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Was Fernanda Rocha Bumped From RHOC?

We don’t know about you, but we were pretty excited to see lesbian Brazilian Booty Workout hottie Fernanda Rocha join the cast of the Real Housewives of Orange County this season. Tamra’s exotic friend and trainer was supposed to join newbie Peggy Tanous as a full-time cast member, but all of Bravo’s marketing seems to suggest otherwise.

Starcasm first noticed the Fernanda snubbing in some of the commercials for Season 6 which didn’t feature Fernanda in the preview scenes or in the trademark logo shot of all the ladies holding oranges. (Peggy tanous, on the other hand, was included.) There was also mention of “blonds having more fun” in the spots, seemingly in reference to all the ladies.

Fernanda is still listed in the “Bios” section on the site, but she is not included in any of the “extras” like the cast members’ blogs, cribs videos or “Before They Were Housewives” photo album, although Peggy Tanous is in all of them.

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Tamra Barney & Peggy Tanous Roofied By Fans

We're not sure if "fan" is the right word in this case -- Tamra Barney, one of the newly single stars of the Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed on a post-premiere chat with Andy Cohen that at a recent event, she and fellow housewife Peggy Tanous were drugged by a fan.

Barney explained that the housewives were at a party when a fan offered them drinks. She says that shortly after taking a few sips, both she and Tanous realized they'd been drugged. The drinks were laced with rohypnol, a common date-rape drug.

According to Barney, both women were affected by the substance, but Tanous more severely so -- she was looked at by a doctor and nearly had to be hospitalized.

Cohen, ever the gentlemen, had the following response: "Oh, do you have any of that stuff for me? Just kidding."

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Tamra Barney & Gretchen Rossi's Feud Goes On

It didn't take long for Real Housewives of Orange County stars Tamra Barney and Gretchen Rossi to pick up right where they left off. On Sunday's season 6 premiere, a shopping party at the home of Tamra's new boyfriend turned ugly when Gretchen tried on a hat with an eye symbol that's supposed to ward off evil spirits.

"Oh wait, hold on, Tamra – let me put it on for you," Gretchen said.

Later, Tamra sought an explanation. "Were you calling me an evil bitch, is that what you're saying?" Tamra asked.

"Yeah, I totally kind of was," Gretchen replied. "I don't think I can hold back on that. I think I was calling you an evil bitch."

By the time Gretchen left in a limo, she and Tamra had not cleared the air, setting the two up for another season of bickering.

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Gretchen Rossi Calls Tamra an "Evil B***h"

It doesn't take long for the claws to come out on this Sunday's season premiere of Bravo's the Real Housewives of Orange County.

Round one? Gretchen Rossi vs. Tamra Barney. Picking up their feud from seasons past (Barney insinuated Rossi cheated on her cancer-stricken fiance when he was still alive), the girls go at it during a backyard get together.

"I was pretty damn nice to her and stood there while she called me a bitch at my boyfriend's house," gripes Barney on the debut. "But...Let me give her the benefit of the doubt."

Confronted about making the slur, Rossi retorts, "Yeah. I don't think I can hold back on that. I think I was calling you and evil bitch."

"I was more than shocked," says Barney. "I really thought we had buried the hatchet."

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Real Housewives of Orange County Visit Mario

Some of the Real Housewives of Orange County - Peggy Tanous, Alexis Bellino, Gretchen Rossi, and Tamra Barney - visited with Mario Lopez to film a segment for Extra TV last Wednesday, February 23, 2011.

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The 'OC Housewives' Visit George Lopez

Real Housewives of Orange County's Alexis Bellino, Peggy Tanous, and Tamra Barney dropped by George Lopez's Lopez Tonight were they talked about their "weapons," and the "gifts" they give their men on Valentine's Day.

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Tamra Barney Talks About Her New Latin Lover

George Lopez had more than his hands full with the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County on Lopez Tonight. They especially got fired up when the recently divorced Tamra Barney started talking about her new "Latin lover," Eddie.

Lopez missed the connection to an earlier conversation about her birthday present being a BMW. "It's a code," she said with a laugh. When pressed she revealed that it stands for "Big Mexican Weenie."

At least they use the cuter term for it. On second thought, that might make it worse.

Lopez was definitely asking for trouble, after the "BMW" reveal, when he asked, "What does Eddie do that your husband didn't do?" and she replied simply, "he's younger."

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Bethenny 'Very Happy' She’s Not On 'RHONY'

It's out with the old and in with the new as Bethenny Frankel thanks her lucky stars she's a Real Housewife no more.

In an interview with Radar Online the reality star admits she's swept the dramas of the under the rug and is happy to have finally moved on with her own show Real Housewives of New York CityBethenny Ever After.

And don’t look for the ‘Housewives curse’ to come anywhere near her on-camera life. This time around it’s not the show that’s creating problems in her personal life, just the general everyday relationship challenges that we all deal with.

“We’re not on the Housewives. The Housewives can ruin a lot of things,” Bethenny told Radar Online during a conference call to promote the season 2 of her hit Bravo show. “I’m very happy that I’m not on the Housewives anymore because it’s just a whole different place.

“On our show I’m executive producer. I’m involved in decisions, nothing gets shot unless I know it’s getting shot. If Jason and I became unhappy as a result of the show or there were problems because of it, we wouldn’t do it.

“The least of our problems are my show. It’s just normal. [The things] in the show that are happening that don’t have to do with the show are us being so different, and in-laws and money and the more busy I get and normal life.

“Those are the only problems we have that every one in the country has. We don’t have problems because we’re shooting our show. That doesn’t create problems.”

The always outspoken newlywed and new mother to baby Bryn, spoke candidly about the reality of the Housewives curse, which fans have seen tear marriages and relationships apart on-screen, including most recently NeNe Leakes and Tamra Barney.

Bethenny reveals her husband “hated” the Housewives and the couple, who got married last year during the first season of Bethenny Getting Married, could never have done the show together – and survived!

“My boyfriend first season [of Housewives] did not want to be on the show. Did not think it was a good idea. Had no interest in it. If you want to be on the show and your husband has a problem with it and doesn’t love it, it’s going to be very difficult. It can be very annoying,” Bethenny said.

“By the way, Jason and I could never have stayed on the Housewives together. He was like ‘I don’t like these women, I don’t like what this represents, it’s nonsense and it’s catty.’ He hated it… He was embarrassed and didn’t want to be a part of that.

“So if someone has a partner or a spouse that doesn’t want that life it’s all encompassing and it can end up being very petty and minutia and that’s not going to be easy.”

Bethenny Ever After premieres February 28 at 10 pm on Bravo.

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Tamra Barney Defends Son Accused of Stalking

Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney has released a statement exclusively to Radar Online claiming that the woman who obtained a temporary restraining order against her son is a fame-hungry attention seeker.

“It's heart breaking that this troubled girl who we all cared about and let into our lives is out for her 15 minutes,” Tamra told Radar Online exclusively of her son’s ex-girlfriend, who was granted an extension to a temporary restraining order last week. “They broke up months ago and they were BOTH ordered to stay away from each other.

Hairstylist Daniella Kelley originally obtained a TRO in December claiming that Tamra’s son, Ryan Vieth, posted explicit pictures of her, stolen from her computer, on the website TheDirty.com, which were subsequently ordered to be removed.

On February 3, Kelley applied to have the restraining order extended and that request was granted. The court wants both parties to not contact each other but Tamra charges that Kelley has not abided by the stipulation.

“She continues to contact him any way she can,” Tamra told Radar Online. “Our whole family has blocked her from communication and now she is using the media to get attention. I really hope that she can move on and get the help she needs.”

Among her allegations, Kelley claims that Vieth became obsessive and enraged after Kelley called-off their relationship and he then started to stalk her and her roommates, friends and estranged husband too. Vieth’s side denies these allegations.

Kelley told Radar Online that she now just wants to move on with her life and wishes no “ill will” against Vieth.

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Tamra Barney's Son: Restraining Order Drama

The son of Tamra Barney -- from Real Housewives of Orange County -- was just slapped with a restraining order ... and it's all over a nasty breakup with his ex-girlfriend.

Ryan Vieth used to date Daniella Kelley -- his mom's stylist -- but now, according to new court docs ... he's required to stay at least 100 yards away from her and her dog.

Sources close to Daniella tell TMZ, she broke up with Ryan last year -- at which point he allegedly launched a campaign to harass her ... showing up to her house randomly ... and posting incriminating pictures of her on TheDirty.com.

In the restraining order -- initially granted in December -- Daniella demands any posts about her on TheDirty be removed from the site.

Both parties agreed to extend the order until August of 2011.

UPDATE: Ryan's lawyer wants to make it clear that, "He broke up with HER" -- and says the TRO also states Daniella can't contact Ryan or his family.

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