‘RHOC’ Shannon Beador Says 'Focus On Yours' Amid Co-Star's Call For Rehab After DUI
By Afouda Bamidele on July 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT
Shannon Beador is not here for her former friend's two cents on her life after DUI.
The "Real Housewives of Orange County" star called out co-star Tamra Judge for her comments on her drinking habits and wants bygones to remain bygones between them after their huge fallout during filming.
Shannon Beador was taken into custody last September for driving under the influence and entered a plea deal that saw her doing community service and attending alcohol intervention programs.
Shannon Beador Tells Tamra Judge To Stay In Her Lane
The two reality stars allegedly discontinued their friendship while rolling the tapes for the 18th season of the "Real Housewives of Orange County."
Reports suggest that it happened after Judge brought Beador's relationship with alcohol under the microscope following her DUI case. Beador has now told Judge to maintain her judgemental energy, adding that:
"She has no right. She has had no part of anything that I have done since my DUI. None. In fact, she left town the day after my DUI. I hear that she's saying, 'I was there for her, and I did this.' No you weren't."
She wondered who made her co-star the "judge and jury" of her life, declaring to E! News that she was focusing on her life and that the Judge should do the same.
The reality star crashed her car into a Newport Beach home in California after a fight with her ex-boyfriend John Janssen.
Beador Is Grateful Despite Accident
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Despite the unfortunate event, the 60-year-old is more than thankful no one got hurt, stating that it would have been "unbearable" to know she was responsible for it.
She revealed that she used alcohol as a coping mechanism as she had had different trying periods in the past like her marriage breaking down and now her legal battle with Janseen over an unpaid loan.
The reality star added that she continues to attend trauma therapy and sees a psychiatrist regularly, noting that she feels good about her current state of mind and will continue to work on becoming a healthier version of herself.
As the new season premieres, Beador is not excited about relieving her previous year as she described it as a difficult season to film, adding that:
"The DUI was so humiliating for me and then you couple having Alexis Bellino joined the show, it was a lot. But I'm still standing here, so I feel a lot stronger and I'm continually working on myself."
Judge's Stance On Beador's Alcohol Habits
While the feud between Judge and Beador continues, it seems the rest of the "Real Housewives of Orange County" cast also believe Beador should have gone into rehabilitation after the DUI arrest.
The 56-year-old disclosed on Page Six's Virtual Reali-Tea" podcast that she, Emily Simpson, and Gina Kirschenheiter shared the same sentiment on the Season 18 premiere, which aired on Thursday.
"But I do think that she needs to acknowledge the fact that she needs to go to rehab. She can't just go because people are telling her to go. She has to go because she wants to stop drinking." stated Judge.
Judge also told Page Six that her former best friend might be waiting to hit rock bottom before seeking professional help. Thus, she does not think Beador will take their advice for now.
Despite Beador admitting to Simpson in a new episode that she takes only two alcoholic beverages whenever she steps out, Judge maintained that her supposed "change" in consumption is not beneficial.
Beador Completed Her Mandated Community Service After DUI
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The judge handling her DUI case ordered Beador to complete 40 hours of community service before July 16 on June 13, and she did so with flying colors.
The reality star fulfilled her duties by working with a non-profit organization for four days, nearly a month before her July 16 deadline. This highlighted her resolve to turn the pages for good and remain a law-abiding citizen.
She was also spotted last December on a night out with her friends, where an eyewitness disclosed that the 60-year-old stuck with water all night as she mingled the night away in high spirits.
In addition to her mandated community service, the star was ordered to complete a nine-month First Offender Alcohol program, pay a $390 fine, and be placed on 36 months of informal probation.
Shannon Beador Opened Up On Legal Battle With Her Ex-Partner
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Beador's personal life played a huge role in her DUI last year, and it involved issues with her ex-partner. The star addressed the issue on "Jeff Lewis Live" in April, disclosing that she was neck-deep in a loan drama with Janssen.
The Blast gathered that Janssen served Beador with a lawsuit, ordering her to come up with a payment plan for the amount involved despite her offering to pay him the exact money all at once.
She continued that Janssen refused her terms because he did not want to sign a non-disparagement agreement that would restrain them from speaking ill of each other.
Beador added that her hands were tied in the situation due to Janssen's lack of cooperation, and the legal fees for their back-and-forth might surpass the amount Janssen claimed he was owed.
Well, while we are not sure Beador and Judge will ever settle their feud, we know the 18th season of RHOC will bring a lot of drama to our screens!