She's been a part of the "Real Housewives of Orange County" family since 2008, and Andy Cohen has entered the chat.

Any regular "Real Housewives" viewer knows a drama-filled girls trip is practically a must-have for every season, and the Orange County ladies put New Orleans on their travel list this year. Why it matters: The cast's Barkus parade appearance last weekend may have been one of the final scenes for longtime "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Tamra Judge.

EXCLUSIVE: As rumours swirl about Tamra Judge's departure from Real Housewives, the rest of the cast was seen filming in New Orleans with Tamra notably absent.