"Despicable"— The Real Housewives of Orange County fans criticize Tamra for telling Heather about Shannon’s accidental call

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 12 was released this week on Thursday, September 26, on Bravo. The segment featured Tamra Judge reaching out to Shannon Beador after reading an article about her and John Jannsenn's lawsuit and wanting to check up on the cast member.

Although Shannon did not answer the call, she accidentally called her back during which the RHOC star was heard being in a vulnerable state. When Shannon realized she was on an active call, Tamra hung up the phone and called Heather to tell her what she heard.

Season 18 fans reacted to the segment online and criticized Tamra as they felt she called Heather to "gossip" about Shannon. One person wrote on X:

"Tamra calling Shannon acting concerned, then listening to her b*tt dial before hanging up and immediately calling Heather to gossip, is next level despicable. She couldn’t care less about Shannon, and is enjoying her downfall. Watch out for your Karma,Tamra"

RHOC fans criticize Tamra Judge (Image via X/@HWjunkie1)

"Tamra didn't try hard enough not to smile while on camera talking about Shannon, listening to the b*tt dial, and talking to Heather. She enjoyed that scene," a fan commented.

"Tamra exposed herself in 4k, she does NOT care about Shannon. Playing a b*tt dial phone call on speaker for production & immediately calling another hw to spread the gossip. Dirty," a tweet read.

The Real Housewives of Orange County fans called Tamra "ruthless":

"Tamra is so disgusting to let Shannon’s b*tt dial be heard by everyone. She’s ruthless," a person wrote.

"Wait, so Shannon b*tt-dialed Tamra, who LISTENS to Shannon’s conversation, & when Shannon realizes it & says hello, Tamra hangs up & calls Heather to gossip about the butt-dial?!?! Did I get that right? With friends like that…" a fan commented.

"Tamra sharing the details of Shannon's b*tt dial with everyone at a dinner Shannon isn't even attending is the lowest of the low. No one should ever trust this snake," a tweet read.

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 fans further said:

"“She blamed it all on Alexis” Tamra lying again and this time about the b*tt dial. That is NOT what Shannon said. And of course, the rest of the group is showing compassion and Tamra shows ZERO!" a person wrote.

"Tamra getting off on Shannon's pain truly disgusts me," a fan commented.

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Shannon accidentally calls Tamra while crying in The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 12

In The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 12, titled, The Elephant in the Room, Tamra tried to contact Shannon after reading an article about her and John's lawsuit.

Although the cast member couldn't get in touch with her, Shannon later accidentally called Tamra while discussing the situation with someone.

The call was on speakerphone and fans heard Shannon crying about it. Unaware that she was on a call with Tamra, Shannon could be heard saying she needed to talk, "strategize," and "figure it out." Tamra stated that the cast member "b*tt dialed" her.

"Alexis is paying for the publi— her publicist, for sure. My emotion level right now is f*cking panicking. I'm so overwhelmed and I'm so f*cking tired," Shannon said.

When The Real Housewives of Orange County season 28 star realized she was on a call, Tamra hung up and called Heather to tell her about the accidental call. She said Shannon was "crying hysterically" and that Alexis had hired a publicist to "get this out there."

In a confessional, Tamra said she didn't think Alexis played a part in the lawsuit becoming public news. Heather chimed in on the situation and said that John had said he didn't like to be in the "spotlight." She added she didn't understand what John and Alexis were trying to accomplish.

Later in the episode, Tamra told the cast about the article while Shannon was not present. She also told them about the call and said that Shannon put everything on Alexis.

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 fans reacted to the segment and criticized Tamra for her behavior towards Shannon.

RHOC season 18 will air episode 13, titled, You Are Cordially Not Invited, on October 3, 2024, on Bravo.