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Tamra Judgeand husbandEddie Judgehave been married for nearly a decade, but theReal Housewives of Orange Countystar says their relationship is still going strong.

“We’re best friends,” Tamra, 55, exclusively tells PEOPLE. “We do a lot together and we have a lot of fun. Work out together. Cook together. We’re going dirt bike riding together right now.”

She continues, “We have a lot of the same interests. He doesn’t bug me yet. He’s a keeper.”

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Judge says her favorite memory from their special day was when they had a quiet moment after saying their “I do’s.”

Earlier this year, the reality star confirmed her return to the hit Bravo series as a full-time Housewife for its upcoming 17th season. She’ll appear alongside series favoritesShannon Storms Beador,Gina KirschenheiterandEmily Simpson.

“The judge is back and drama is in session,” she said during an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

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Judge first joinedRHOCduring its third season in 2007, and was a mainstay on the show for the next 12 seasonsbefore being fired in January 2020ahead of season 15.

Despite the abrupt departure, Judge said she was happy to return to the series. “Of course I wanted it!” she said at BravoCon in October. “I still don’t know why I was fired!”

source: people.com