Gretchen Rossihad a significant issue withSlade Smiley, after he dropped new bombshell allegations about Tamra Judge on The Real Housewives of Orange County.
After returning home from Heather Dubrow’s Beverly Hills sleepover for her and Emily Simpson, Gretchen met with Slade in Season 19, Episode 12, to discuss his surprising statement regarding Tamra’s alleged “outside activities” with an unknown musician during their time in the studio.
We were all enjoying ourselves and being playful, letting go,” Gretchen said to him. “But I was trying to discuss the music, so the fact that you brought that up is frustrating for me. … I’m really upset with you for bringing that up.
In a confessional, Gretchen criticized Slade’s “games.”
He consistently goes beyond what is necessary when speaking,” Gretchen admitted. “The guy is definitely in trouble right now.
Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley discuss their conflict with Tamra Judge
Back at their house, Slade apologized to Gretchen, saying, “I didn’t mean to create a disagreement.” However, he continued to insist that Tamra “was the one responsible.”
While Gretchen stated that she was”attempting to look ahead” with Tamra, she couldn’t help but mention that “there is just so much going on” in their extended, chaotic past that is hard to ignore.
Well, I definitely can’t offer you any guidance, since I’m still really upset about everything,” Slade confessed. “I’m making an effort to become a better person. I don’t even know if she’s trying at all.
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He went on, “You can’t return the toothpaste to the tube. After everything she’s said about me… it can’t be undone. How can someone like that maintain a genuine connection with anyone?”
As Gretchen perceived it, some of theRHOC The cast had “already understood” this issue, mentioning that Emily was “pressuring” her to perform Tamra’s song, even though she was aware it would make her friend seem negative.
Although she eventually referred to Emily as a “person who changes their mind,” Slade stated, “That, in my opinion, is creating issues.”
Gretchen continued to justify referencing Tamra’s supposed music failure at Heather’s sleepover, telling a producer that she didn’t “want to be a mean girl.”
It was supposed to be lighthearted and over-the-top, but now it’s become something different,” she said. “So, can we avoid rushing to Tamra and telling her about this?
How did Tamra Judge respond to Slade Smiley’s claim about the music studio?
Even though Gretchen had hoped otherwise, Emily did reveal the secret to Tamra during the group’s self-defense class, later on.RHOC‘s Sept. 25 episode.
Tamra, for her part, remembered “playing around, just singing songs” at a “boy band” member’s home studio approximately 15 years back, soon after she split from her former partner.Simon Barneyand when she had “begun dating” her husbandEddie Judge.
As per Tamra, they were merely “joking around,” and she never possessed a copy of any recording. Nevertheless, the song wasn’t the problem for Tamra, who became furious when Emily disclosed Slade’s claim that she “had a relationship” with the unidentified musician.
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I believe [Gretchen] should stick to Slade handling her unpleasant tasks since she isn’t capable of doing it on her own,” Tamra said to a producer, insisting that she had “nothing to conceal.
Although Tamra maintained her calm during the following group activity, she addressed Gretchen shortly after, as the cast was enjoying food and drinks.
If Slade said something foolish, that’s his problem,” Gretchen replied, causing Tamra to counter, “Of course Slade said something foolish. This is what you’ve been doing to me for 12 damn years, and I’m done! I’ve had enough! He was ready to be on speed dial, wasn’t he? To spread garbage about me.
Gretchen, on the other hand, stood up for herself and Slade, accusing Emily and Heather of pushing her to call him. Soon, their disagreement escalated, with both exchanging accusations about each other’s histories. Gretchen stated that she was keeping back some “unpleasant” unsolicited details she and Slade had learned about Tamra.
In the end, Tamra raised both of her middle fingers and instructed Gretchen to “go to hell,” then left the building in a rage.
Twelve years she’s been doing this nonsense to me!” Tamra raged into a hot mic. “It’s not damn funny anymore.
As the play progresses onwardsRHOC, get more information about Gretchen and Slade’s ongoing conflict with Tamra.
