Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge are sharing their unfiltered thoughts on the latest drama unfolding in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills—and not everyone is coming out unscathed.
During a recent episode of their podcast Two Ts in a Pod, the reality stars called out Rachel Zoe for repeatedly questioning her children about their father amid her ongoing divorce. They also took aim at Dorit Kemsley’s behavior this season, with Tamra labeling it “f**king rude” and Teddi revisiting their first on-screen clash.
Rachel, who has appeared to align herself closely with Dorit in the current season, has drawn criticism from both Teddi and Tamra. While other cast members like Kyle Richards and Boz Saint John have openly raised concerns about Dorit’s actions, Dorit’s frustration seems largely directed at Kyle alone.
“I don’t think Rachel was helpful in this episode whatsoever,” Teddi said, noting that Rachel often speaks under her breath without directly addressing issues.
Tamra agreed, adding that Rachel needs to be more direct. She also expressed discomfort with how frequently Rachel brings up her children’s father during filmed scenes.
“Every time she’s with her kids, she’s asking them about their dad,” Tamra said. “It makes the kids uncomfortable, especially with cameras in their faces.”
Teddi echoed the sentiment, suggesting that while the openness may have initially resonated with viewers, it now feels excessive.
“At first it felt like they were really opening up,” she explained. “But now it seems like too much. It comes across like Rachel is frustrated with her ex.”
Tamra further pointed out that the children are still very young, making the repeated questioning even more inappropriate.
“It feels like you’re trying to get them to say something negative,” she added.
The conversation also turned to Dorit’s behavior during a recent group dinner, where she noticeably acknowledged every cast member except newcomer Amanda Frances. Tamra questioned why Rachel didn’t call out what she described as “mean girl behavior.”
According to Teddi, the answer is simple: loyalty.
“Rachel is Team Dorit,” she said, suggesting their bond may stem from shared experiences, including their divorces and similar lifestyles.
Tamra admitted she found the dynamic surprising, while Teddi added that viewers rarely see the same closeness between Dorit and Boz on screen.
Later in the episode, Tamra criticized Dorit’s habit of arriving late to events, calling it “f**king rude.” Teddi then reflected on her own history with Dorit, revealing that their first argument happened when Dorit showed up late to film a scene—prompting Teddi to leave.
“So what was the excuse back then?” Teddi questioned, hinting that Dorit’s current challenges don’t fully explain her long-standing behavior.
Teddi also shared her belief that Dorit may harbor underlying tension with Kyle, noting that Dorit appears to treat other cast members, like Boz, more leniently.
Both Teddi and Tamra agreed that Dorit seems to give certain people a pass while holding others to a different standard. Tamra also suggested that Dorit may be attempting to shape public perception of her estranged husband, PK Kemsley, as their divorce plays out.
With tensions continuing to rise, fans can expect more drama as the season unfolds.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs new episodes Thursday nights on Bravo.