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Tamra Decide is not any stranger to stirring the pot on The Actual Housewives of Orange County, however in a current podcast look, she took goal as soon as once more at co-star Jenn Pedranti, likening her to one in every of Bravo’s extra controversial breakout stars.
“Jenn was a Janet,” Decide declared on an episode of Give Them Lala. “She wished to be on the present.”
The comparability isn’t flattering. Janet Caperna, a solid member on The Valley, has been broadly criticized for her allegedly calculated method to becoming a member of actuality TV. She was accused of orchestrating a run-in with Vanderpump Guidelines star Scheana Shay in an try to get display time, a transfer that labored, however later backfired with the general public. Janet confronted heavy backlash throughout the season and, amid rising criticism, reportedly fled the nation for an prolonged time overseas.
Decide advised an analogous motivation behind Jenn’s addition to RHOC, recounting how producers initially handed on her. “They reached out to her, they handed on her, and so they introduced Braunwyn on,” Tamra stated. “So I by no means gave her title ever once more, by no means stated something to casting about anyone, after which years later I get a textual content message saying, ‘Hey, the present’s reaching out to me,’ and I’m like, ‘Oh, properly…check out. It may very well be good for you.’ I do know that’s what she’s at all times wished.”
Though season 17 promoted Jenn as one in every of Decide’s shut associates, Decide now downplays the character of their relationship. “I invited you to a couple issues and also you got here to my gymnasium, however not at all had been we greatest associates,” she acknowledged.
Tamra additionally addressed accusations that she body-shamed Jenn by posting an previous picture of her on social media. “She’s not fats. She had been coming to my gymnasium. I met her at my gymnasium, she was heavier than she is now, however not at all fats,” Tamra stated. “She’s at all times had a tremendous physique, however now she’s very, very skinny.”
What stands out in Tamra’s commentary is a well-recognized sample, diminishing others’ experiences whereas criticizing them for “dragging issues out.” Relating to Jenn’s elevated presence in her confessionals, Tamra remarked, “She likes to play sufferer on issues and drag issues out.”
This isn’t the primary time Tamra has accused a co-star of extending drama for sympathy or consideration. Longtime RHOC viewers will recall comparable accusations leveled at Gretchen Rossi, who Tamra has repeatedly criticized for allegedly dwelling on previous points, notably when Gretchen tried to carry Tamra accountable for private assaults.
Jenn responded by way of X preserving it stylish as normal sharing an exquisite picture of herself with the caption, “Jenn… Janet… identical identical…IYKYK”
Jenn… Janet… identical identical.. ?
IYKYK ??
Xoxo?? pic.twitter.com/5DXLUBFCUA— Jennifer Pedranti (@jennpedrantiOC) August 25, 2025
As Tamra continues to solid doubt on her castmates’ authenticity, some followers are questioning whether or not these recurring deflections are a method to keep away from accountability herself.
