The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Reunion Part Three captured an unexpected reconciliation between Shannon Beador and Tamra Judge, airing November 21, 2024, on Bravo. During the finale episode, Tamra revealed reaching out to Shannon upon learning about Alexis Bellino dating Shannon's ex-boyfriend John Janssen. As the news broke, a fan took to X stating,
"I hope Shannon is not falling for Tamra's bs. PLEASE!!!!"
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The episode marked a dramatic shift from their season-long conflict, which had escalated through multiple confrontations about Shannon's DUI incident and John's lawsuit regarding facelift expenses. The reunion special, filmed in Los Angeles, showcased their first meaningful conversation since their friendship fractured, ending in a tearful embrace.
Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 fans have a lot to say about Shannon-Tamra’s reconciliation
The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 reunion's pivotal moment emerged when Tamra Judge addressed her message to Shannon about the Alexis-John relationship.
"My friendship with Alexis was just between me and Alexis. When I found out that she was dating John, Shannon was the first person I reached out to," Tamra explained during the episode.
She revealed sending a text message expressing sympathy and acknowledging the difficult timing during the holiday season.
As discussions about the reunion circulated on social media, a Real Housewives of Orange County fan on X remarked,
"This seems like Heather and Tamra saw everyone loving Shannon and hating on them so they're trying to save their a*s."
Another fan posted,
"Every exchange Shannon & Tamra had this season, Tamra used her DUI against her. Ain't no way I'd let her anywhere near me."
The conversation deepened when Shannon confronted Tamra about the timing of her message. Shannon explained that Alexis and John had been dating for three weeks before Tamra's outreach, adding that Tamra had told her to "grow the f--k up." The exchange highlighted lingering tensions from their fractured friendship throughout Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18.
The dynamic shifted significantly when Andy Cohen brought attention to Tamra's supportive behavior earlier in the reunion. During discussions about John's recorded statements, Shannon had been visibly emotional, gripping Gina Kirschenheiter's hand tightly. Shannon acknowledged noticing Tamra's supportive glances during these moments, marking a turning point in their interaction.
One Real Housewives of Orange County fan expressed skepticism on X:
"Tamra/Heather waiting so long to tell Shannon that Information from the reunion dinner shows again why she needs to leave those friendships alone. Nene said it, a fool is a fool. Shannon wake up."
The conversation reached an emotional peak when Shannon addressed the complex nature of their relationship. This prompted another fan on X to reflect,
"Aww pls..its a show guys..they all played their own game real or not..its their's. real friends? hell no..its all show friends..Shannon learned who Tamra really was and will cont to be 'show friend,those two wont be real ever again as toxic as they were. Shannon is noones fool."
The heightened emotions led to Shannon's unexpected move toward reconciliation.
"I'm gonna give you a hug right now because it's just easier," Shannon stated.
During their embrace, Tamra responded with "I really miss you," creating a moment that contrasted sharply with their previous confrontations throughout the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18.
A RHOC fan weighed in on X, stating
"I don't feel as though Tamra & Heather's apologies were authentic or sincere. I truly believe their only MO was to win back fans. They thought becoming 'teamshannon' + getting Shannon to forgive them would do it."
Another viewer on X noted,
"Tamra and Heather using Shannon AGAIN to try to fix their image."
The conversation touched upon Shannon's emotional response to videos featuring John, which had been discussed earlier in the reunion. Her reaction prompted support from other cast members, particularly Gina Kirschenheiter, who remained by her side during the difficult moments.
"She was acknowledging it. She gave me looks. I know your looks. I appreciate it," Shannon told Tamra, referring to the subtle support she had noticed.
A show fan tweeted,
“Honestly Heather and Tamra trying to win back the viewers at the meetup when they could’ve told Shannon the info about John and the accident at the reunion makes them look actually worse to me. #RHOC #RHOCreunion”
A third fan also joined the sentiment,
“I love shannon but at this point it’s her own fault if tamra burns her again she keeps getting back in bed with the devil”
Overall, the reunion marks a significant moment in the evolving relationship between these two Real Housewives of Orange County veterans.
The final part of Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18’s three-part reunion, aired on November 21, 2024, at 9 p.m. on Bravo. Fans can watch the episode online on the BravoTV network.
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