The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 2- Recap and more details explored

Real Housewives of Orange County (Image via Bravo TV)
Real Housewives of Orange County (Image via Bravo TV)

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 has already premiered and has given updates into the season 17 cast's personal and professional lives. So far two episodes have been released, focusing on the ongoing drama between the cast mates.

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 2 titled Rent and Reputations was released exclusively on Bravo TV on July 18, 2024.

Episode 2 highlighted the beef between ex-besties, Tamra and Shannon, as Tamra tries to console her. It also revealed an awkward encounter between the girls when Alexis revealed she wasn't engaged but was given a promise ring. Meanwhile, Tamra and Eddie try to figure out what their permanent residence would be.

Cast members Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, and Jennifer Pedranti have returned for season 18. Newbies Katie Ginella as well as Alexis Bellino have also joined the star-studded cast.

The synopsis of episode 2 reads as the following:

"Tamra and Shannon come face-to-face in a heated debate; Alexis shares details of her promised ring; Jenn's parents come to visit and help the kids adjust to Ryan's home."

What happened on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 2?

On The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 2, Tamra Judge told the cameras that she wasn't comfortable with moving to their vacation residence permanently. Back in August 2023, Tamra Judge and Eddie Judge bought a home in Big Bear Lake, California. When Eddie suggested the two should move there full time, Tamra wasn't ready to "be a mountain woman."

During her confessional interview, she shared she wanted both the "fast-paced lifestyle" and the calmness in her life. Tamra said:

"I want to go back and forth. It is so nice to be in Orange County and have the fast-paced lifestyle and then go to Big Bear for a week and just be chill and calm. I need both."

Later in the episode, there was some drama between Tamra and her former friend, Shannon. When Tamra learned that pictures of Alexis and John were all over the internet, she tried to console Shannon despite the two not being on good terms. The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member texted her co-star a heartfelt message stating:

“I know things aren’t good between us. But I wanted you to know that I’m thinking about you. I know how hurtful this must be for you, and I’m sorry.”

When all the girls were hanging out together, Heather talked about her engagement ring. This left the group wondering what Alexis' ring meant, she clarified that it was a "sign of love" but it didn't mean she was engaged.

Emily asked what a "promised ring" actually meant, to which Alexis was quick to reply. Alexis said that the ring indicated she and her partner had "promised in the eyes of the Lord." Katie called out her costar for not being religious and said:

"There’s no difference between a promise ring and a promised ring."

Stream The Real Housewives of Orange County every week on Thursdays at 9/8c and next day on Peacock. The upcoming episode 3 titled Red Flags and Flag Football will be released on July 25, 2024.

Edited by Ahana Mukhopadhyay
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