Heather Dubrow Throws Shade at Terry Cheating Rumors, Hints at Tension With Taylor Armstrong: Biggest ‘RHOC’ Panel Revelations

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Heather Dubrow Throws Shade at Terry Cheating Rumors, Hints at Tension With Taylor Armstrong: Biggest 'RHOC' Panel Revelations

Spilling all the tea. While attending BravoCon in New York City, Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and Taylor Armstrong teased what viewers can expect from season 17 of the Real Housewives of Orange County. During the panel, which took place on Sunday, October 16, the group didn't hold back about their personal lives. Heather, 53, shocked attendees when she addressed rumors that her husband, Terry Dubrow, was unfaithful. "Yeah I know, he's cheating on me, whatever," the reality star sarcastically quipped in response to a moderator question. "Success breeds contempt. Don't forget that." The New York native's marriage came up again when Tamra, 55, addressed Noella Bergener's claims that she was behind the cheating rumors. "[Noella] texted the other day," the Vena CBD founder said. "She said thank you so much for exposing Terry cheating. I said I didn't do that." Heather and Terry's relationship became a topic of conversation after a Bravo fan account speculated last month that the plastic surgeon was cheating. [jwplayer KP9QdRdm-zhNYySv2] The TV personality, however, quickly took to social media to shut down the rumors. “This is not true, on any level," she commented in response to the Instagram post. Earlier this year, the Bravo star addressed online rumors about where she and Terry, 64, stand in their marriage. "There's a rumor online right now that Terry was banging his assistant for years," Heather, who shares twins Max and Nicholas, 18, and daughters Katarina, 15, and Collete, 11, with her husband, said during an April episode of her "Heather Dubrow’s World" podcast. “It's not true. I'm not going to give it any weight or any life because it's stupid." A source exclusively told Us Weekly the speculation did not affect Heather's screen time on season 17. "Heather hasn't stopped filming. Any rumor of her not filming isn't true," the insider shared ahead of the fan event. During an interview an BravoCon, Heather teased that viewers can expect the topic to come up, exclusively telling Us, "I will say, you might wanna see how everyone else reacts." Scroll down for the biggest bombshells from the RHOC panel at BravoCon 2022:

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Heather Dubrow Throws Shade at Terry Cheating Rumors, Hints at Tension With Taylor Armstrong: Biggest 'RHOC' Panel Revelations

Spilling all the tea. While attending BravoCon in New York City, Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and Taylor Armstrong teased what viewers can expect from season 17 of the Real Housewives of Orange County. During the panel, which took place on Sunday, October 16, the group didn't hold back about their personal lives. Heather, 53, shocked attendees when she addressed rumors that her husband, Terry Dubrow, was unfaithful. "Yeah I know, he's cheating on me, whatever," the reality star sarcastically quipped in response to a moderator question. "Success breeds contempt. Don't forget that." The New York native's marriage came up again when Tamra, 55, addressed Noella Bergener's claims that she was behind the cheating rumors. "[Noella] texted the other day," the Vena CBD founder said. "She said thank you so much for exposing Terry cheating. I said I didn't do that." Heather and Terry's relationship became a topic of conversation after a Bravo fan account speculated last month that the plastic surgeon was cheating. [jwplayer KP9QdRdm-zhNYySv2] The TV personality, however, quickly took to social media to shut down the rumors. “This is not true, on any level," she commented in response to the Instagram post. Earlier this year, the Bravo star addressed online rumors about where she and Terry, 64, stand in their marriage. "There's a rumor online right now that Terry was banging his assistant for years," Heather, who shares twins Max and Nicholas, 18, and daughters Katarina, 15, and Collete, 11, with her husband, said during an April episode of her "Heather Dubrow’s World" podcast. “It's not true. I'm not going to give it any weight or any life because it's stupid." A source exclusively told Us Weekly the speculation did not affect Heather's screen time on season 17. "Heather hasn't stopped filming. Any rumor of her not filming isn't true," the insider shared ahead of the fan event. During an interview an BravoCon, Heather teased that viewers can expect the topic to come up, exclusively telling Us, "I will say, you might wanna see how everyone else reacts." Scroll down for the biggest bombshells from the RHOC panel at BravoCon 2022:

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Addressing Tamra's Return

During the panel, the cast reflected on their different reactions when they found out about Tamra's return.

For Heather, it was "odd" to return to the franchise without her costar. Although Gina, 38, agreed with Heather, Emily, 45, admitted she went through "a whole phase of emotions" amid the news.

Tamra, for her part, opened up about her first days back on RHOC. "I was kind of surprised by how everyone was so nice to me. It was kind of like they were afraid of me," she shared. "It was just fun to come back and be part of the group again."

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A Warm Welcome for Taylor

The upcoming season of RHOC will also introduce Taylor, 51, as a "friend" of the cast. (She previously appeared as an OG on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2010 to 2013.)

"I spent time with her on the Ultimate Girls Trip [season 2]. So I got to know her she's been in Orange County for I think like seven years," Tamra said about her bond with the newcomer. "She's been good."

Heather, however, hinted that the duo's path was "not so smooth" on screen.

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Hinting at a Feud

After Taylor joined the others on stage, she addressed the transition from one franchise to another, saying, "I am in love with all of these women and it has been such a blessing. ... I just feel like I home and now I have all these great relationships, we're having a great time."

In response to a question about potential drama, Heather replied, "I didn't have that good a time, just full disclosure. But I do like Taylor."

Taylor also revealed that only Kyle Richards showed her support amid her new role on RHOC. Taylor said the remaining members of the RHOBH cast have been "very busy" and didn't reach out with well-wishes.

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The Vicki of It All

During the panel, the group confirmed that viewers will see cameos from Vicki Gunvalson in season 17.

"It was a great moment we had a lot of fun and then the s--t hit the fan. Shannon had a meltdown that day when we filmed," Tamra noted. In response, Shannon clarified, "I didn't have a meltdown. I got a little upset."

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Tamra Discusses Her Past Departure

"[I admitted to getting fired] because I'm brutally honest and I just wanted to put it out there. I was fired. I got that call [when] I was camping," the podcaster, who previously left in 2020, said on the panel.

Tamra added: "My last season was rough. I had been on for 12 years straight. I kind of felt like I needed a break, I was kind of tired of the drama. ... It was a good pause. Then coming back I was like, 'Oh my God, this is what I've been waiting for.' Then when I signed the contract I had a meltdown with my husband I was like, 'Why am I doing this?'"

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Slamming Rumors About Kelly

Tamra quickly shut down speculation that she was in contact with Kelly Dodd, telling a fan, "Kelly Dodd and I do not talk every day. I haven't talked to Kelly in months. I don't know why she's saying I talk to her all the time because I don't."  

Meanwhile, Shannon noted her friendship with Kelly, 47, has put her at odds with the other ladies. The response caused the crowd to start a "F--k Kelly Dodd" chant.

With reporting by Eliza Thompson