Shannon Beador joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in Season 9 and has always been hot and cold with the cast. Her drinking has been a hot-button issue, with her getting arrested for a DUI. She was once super close with Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson, calling themselves the ‘Tres Amigas.’ Unfortunately, that came to an end, but she has rebuilt her friendship with Vicki, who is back for Season 20 of RHOC. So, where does she stand with Tamra? Keep reading for more details.
Shannon & Tamra Fight Hard
From the beginning, Shannon Beador and Tamra Judge clicked. The RHOC stars loved to drink and have a good time, but they also struggled. Shannon and her husband faced infidelity and ended up splitting. Throughout it all, Tamra also had her hard times as her husband, Eddie, was dealing with heart problems. Yet, she always felt that Shannon made it about herself and was calling incessantly. Eventually, the two were at an impasse, although when Tamra returned to the hit Bravo series in Season 17, the women reconciled.
Sadly, they had another falling out and were never the same. Vicki Gunvalson and Shannon continued touring as the ‘Dos Amigas,’ and now she is back for Season 20. Tamra appears to be in a good place with both ladies, but Shannon is still keeping her former friend at arm’s length. She gave an update on where she currently stands with Tamra amid the new season airing:
“No. I mean, we’re, we’re okay. You’ll watch as the season evolves, and there’s definitely — I’m in a much better place than I was last year. But for me right now, I just need to keep it at that place and, you know, I’m not being mean. I just know what’s best for me.”
The women are not going at one another, so that is good to hear. Moreover, the screaming has ceased, much to Shannon Beador’s surprise. However, she would get frustrated when people were always telling her to go back to her friendship with Tamra as if nothing happened. For Shannon, she just was not there yet, and that will play out on the new season of RHOC.
Too Much Drama
RHOC fans are excited for Season 20, but they hope that there will be less screeching and fighting. That has become exhausting and overkill, especially the last few seasons. Moreover, they appreciate how Tamra Judge has been somewhat iced out by Shannon Beador:
- Happy to hear Shannon is keeping her distance from Trashy. Trashy isn’t to be trusted, and will turn on a dime.
- I hope there is a lot of fun and not a bunch of shrieking fights. I’m so sick of the fighting. Go on fun trips and be silly and make me laugh.
- On a recent rewatch, Tamra never liked Shannon. From putting out rumors to Lizzie’s party fiasco, she always put the boot into a clueless Shannon. It just got nastier over the years.
Are you looking forward to the new season, and do you see a path forward for Shannon and Tamra? Let us know your thoughts and stream RHOC on Peacock.
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.
