RHOC's Tamra Judge Wants to 'Push Through' to Milestone 20th Season: It’s Going to be ‘Spectacular’ (Exclusive)

Tamra Judge wants to hold on to her orange for as long as she can.

The Real Housewives of Orange County star, 57, has been a part of the Bravo series since season 3 . Judge departed the series after season 14 and returned for season 17. She's appeared in 14 of the show's 18 seasons.

In a recent sit-down with PEOPLE, Judge confirmed that she'd love to remain a part of the reality show for the next few years.

"I definitely want to push through to season 20," says Judge about RHOC, which is currently airing its season 18. It first premiered in March 2006.

"I think that 20 is going to be just spectacular. I could see, like, the trip being over the top. I mean, I think it's definitely going to be a season of celebration," she says.

In addition to Judge, season 18 saw the return of Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti, and newcomer Katie Ginella.

Speaking about whether fans can also expect Ginella to come back for another season, she tells PEOPLE, "You know, I obviously don't make those decisions, but it's really hard to judge a one-season cast member, because there's girls that come in and they just give it their all, and there's girls that maybe are a little bit more quiet."

"I think that [by the] second season if they can't get it and it doesn't work, then, you know... reality TV is not for everybody," she adds.

One thing to look forward to is Judge's youngest daughter, Sophia Barney — who surprised fans by appearing in earlier episodes of season 18 after not appearing on the show since season 5 — will appear in more episodes.

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"You get to see Sophia singing. So she produces music and sings, and so I'm very excited about that," says Judge, who is also a mom to kids Spencer Barney, 23, and Sidney Barney, 24, with ex-husband Simon Barney. She is also mom to eldest son Ryan Vieth, 38, from a previous relationship.

"That's one reason why she really wanted to come on the show is to show that musical side of herself," she adds. "She just turned 19 and started community college, and then she's trying to figure out where she wants to go. I'm pushing for New York, doing singing or anything musical, is where she's going to shine."

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With the season 18 reunion filming complete, Judge tells PEOPLE she's looking forward to her next project: the upcoming TwoTsCon live podcast show cohosted by The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave.

The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays on Bravo.