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Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) released season 18 on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 9 pm. Like the previous seasons, the new season also sees the Housewives navigate the complexities of friendship, family, and business while dealing with the challenges of marriage and motherhood.
Episode 3 of Real Housewives of Orange County released on July 25, 2024. Titled Red Flags and Flag Football, the episode focused on the ongoing drama between Gina and Jennifer. It picked up where the previous episode left off, with Gina accusing Jennifer of squatting a million-dollar mansion.
The official synopsis of episode 3 reads:
"Gina explains Travis is moving out because both have been destroyed by divorce, and she doesn't want to make a bad financial decision. But for our sleuth, Tammy Sue, the math isn't mathing. She notes that she doesn't know anyone who has been together for four years, only to move out."
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Drama and tension continue in Real Housewives of Orange County
The feud between Gina and Jennifer is still going on quite intensely in the third episode of Real Housewives of Orange County season 18. The episode also showed Shannon struggling to come to terms with Alexis' influence in her life. Shannon decides to confront the changes that are taking place in her life, including Alexis' involvement in every aspect of her life. The only exception to this is Shannon's ex-husband, David Beador.
Between all these challenges, the housewives play flag football, intended to release the pent-up aggression. However, the playground quickly turns into a field of fights for Gina and Jennifer.
During the game duration, Jennifer confesses how she never had control over her finances, and she has a debt of $24,0000 and a car from her partner Ryan. This confession makes the other housewives wonder about her financial dependence and what her future stability looks like.
Gina's decision to live in a separate home from her ex-husband, Travis, makes Tammy Sue question her decision. Tammy asks her the logic behind separating after four years of living together. She questions the impact of this decision on Gina's relationship with Travis.
Although the football game is meant as a lighthearted distraction in the show, it lets the housewives face the real issues and confrontations, leading to more drama in future episodes.
Gym drama between Shannon and Alexis in
Real Housewives of Orange County
After the game of flag football ends, tensions continue beyond the field, particularly with Shannon. The episode shows Shannon's discomfort with Alexis visiting her gym, the place she considers her personal retreat, regularly. The situation grows intense when Alexis remarks that she will continue attending the gym unless Shannon decides to purchase it herself.
When Shannon tries to touchdown at the game, Alexis manages to take the flag. This leads to Shannon considering just how much of an impact Alexis has on her space.
Meanwhile, Emily opens up about the pressure she feels to maintain a young appearance on Real Housewives of Orange County. The cast member admits that her commitment to daily gym sessions is because of her obsession to remain forever young.
Fans can watch the episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County every Thursday at 9 pm ET on Bravo.
