The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 11 recap: Alexis gets emotional while the girl trio talks about Heather

The cast of RHOC (Image via Bravo TV)
The cast of RHOC (Image via Bravo TV)

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 11 gave insight into the charity fashion show drama as well as Alexis discussing the John and Shannon situation.

This season's cast members include Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti alongside Katie Ginella. Alexis Bellino, Sutton Stracke, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, and Vicki Gunvalson also appear on the show.

In this episode, Alexis started to tear up in front of her friend group. She shared that she was struggling due to the "legal battle getting intensified." Gina chimed in during her interview that Alexis was "moving toward the situation" rather than away from it. The RHOC girls, however, were there to lend their support.

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 11 titled Singled Out was released exclusively on Bravo TV on September 19, 2024.

The episode synopsis reads:

"Shannon and Vicki head to St. Louis for their live show tour; Heather and Alexis attend the GLAAD Awards; Tamra and Katie's daughters bond over similar childhood experiences; Jenn hosts a poolside party."

What happened on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 11?

On The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 11, Emily, Jennifer, and Katie discussed Heather's situation. Referring to the charity fashion show, planned by Heather, Emily explained that she felt left out and self-critical as she had to bring her own jeans.

Despite her and Alexis having to wear the same dress, Emily felt that her insecurities had resurfaced once again, as she was the only one who had to bring her jeans. Meanwhile, others had gotten their fitting done for the leather pants, Emily explained:

"I was the only person that brought their own jeans to wear. And then I thought she did that because it was like I'm too big to be able to fit into anything that she had. It hurt a little. Then I went to the bathroom and I had a little breakdown and I cried a little, because I felt like I wasn't fitting in, you know what I mean?"

During her confessional interview on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 11, Emily clarified that she didn't doubt Heather's intentions. She knew there was nothing "malicious" behind something Heather was "unaware" of. Emily expressed that she wanted her fellow cast mate to be considereate of the "time and effort" she had put into her health and fitness, she continued:

"I just wish maybe she saw that and thought lets put Emily in the leather pants."

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 cast members Jennifer and Katie comforted Emily. Simpson shared she was really emotional but wanted to have a conversation with Heather regarding the fashion show.

However, their conversation escalated into an argument, Alexis couldn't understand why Emily was "comparing" and bringing her into the heated conversation. Heather apologized and clarified she was unaware that Emily had to bring her own jeans. Katie told the cameras that Heather "got defensive" and wasn't listening to how Emily expressing her feelings.


Stream The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 exclusively on CBS and Peacock on Thursdays at 9/8c.

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