Shocking Revelations: Dr Terry Dubrow Unveils the Truth About Wife Heather Dubrow and ‘RHOC’ Cast's Intense Battle

Terry Dubrow, while promoting season 8 of E!'s Botched, expressed his surprise at his wife Heather Dubrow's unexpected separation from the other cast members of The Real Housewives of Orange County. He shared that he is unaware of the reasons behind Heather's isolation, but emphasized that she is a compassionate and sensitive individual, filled with love and devoid of hatred. He added that it is regrettable that she feels isolated despite her kind-hearted nature.

Terry admitted that he hoped things would improve as the season progressed and acknowledged that the reunion would address some significant issues. Shannon Beador had previously hinted at the challenges Heather, 54, faced during the filming of season 17 of RHOC.

Dr. Terry Dubrow and Heather Dubrow. Joe Kohen/Shutterstock

Shannon, 59, exclusively revealed to Us in June that Heather often found herself without much support, saying, "I think at times she had people behind her but for the most part... she was on her own." Shannon also admitted that she has experienced the isolation of being on the island herself, adding, "By the way, I've been out on that island many times by myself and it isn't fun. I will admit that it's not a fun journey."

As the season progressed, it became evident that Tamra Judge was one of Heather's main adversaries. In a July episode of the Bravo show, Gina Kirschenheiter stirred up trouble by claiming that Tamra, 55, was talking negatively about Heather behind her back and possibly harming her career.

Terry informed us that Heather and Tamra are facing difficulties after their tumultuous experiences during filming. "I'm aware that they have been exchanging text messages," he clarified. "And let me tell you, there is a strong foundation of pure love in their relationship."

Terry emphasized that there is a significant amount of issues that Heather and Tamra need to resolve. He expressed hope that they can reconcile and return to their previous state because they are inherently kind-hearted individuals and close friends.

Prior to the premiere of season 17 of RHOC, Heather and Terry garnered attention in fall 2022 due to rumors of Terry's infidelity. Noella Bergener subsequently suggested that Tamra was responsible for the cheating rumors, an accusation which Tamra refuted during BravoCon in October 2022.

Heather, on the other hand, put an end to the rumors about their affair in September 2022 by stating, "This is completely false, without any shred of truth," in response to an Instagram post during that time.

Despite the conflicts depicted on screen, Tamra assured BravoCon attendees that she and Heather were currently maintaining a positive relationship. She likened their dynamic to that of sisters.

The Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Botched airs on E! Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET.

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi