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The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) is a popular reality TV show that gives a peek into the lives of wealthy women in Orange County, California. As the initial installment in the Real Housewives franchise, it has kept viewers engaged since its debut in 2006 with its mix of personal drama, friendships, and extravagant lifestyles. Season 18 of this show is currently airing on Bravo.
Released on August 29, 2024, episode 8 of the ongoing season is titled Once a Traitor, Always a Traitor. In the latest episode, the women continue to deal with problems in their personal lives and their group's lives. This week, Emily thinks about how she treated Jen in the past.
Shannon takes action to deal with her DUI, and Katie starts a journey to support her daughter's choice to change her last name. At the end of the episode, there is a murder mystery party with a special guest, which is full of drama and memorable moments.
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The Real Housewives of Orange County: Shannon is back behind the wheel with a breathalyzer
In episode 8 of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18, Shannon Beador deals with the effects of her recent DUI (driving under the influence) in a sudden turn of events. Because the accident totaled her BMW, Shannon has to decide whether to have her license taken away for six months or put a breathalyzer in her new car.
Shannon chooses the second option, so she has to blow into the device every time she wants to start her car. Shannon feels awful about herself because of the DUI, which has hurt her health business, Real for Real, and caused sales to drop.
Besides being a physical barrier, the breathalyzer is also a sign of how her actions have affected her personal and professional life as a whole. Residents of Newport Beach and fans of The Real Housewives of Orange County are on edge as Shannon slowly takes back the wheel, trying to balance her duties with her desire to make things right.
Katie's apology tour and a unique murder mystery party in The Real Housewives of Orange County
The journey of Katie Hamilton on RHOC has been full of ups and downs. After her fight with Heather, Katie attempts to make things right with Heather, but people have different reactions to her.
Even though Katie tries to connect with Heather, she stays distant. Katie starts reflecting on her divorce. She talks about her past, especially the problems she had with her ex-husband. She also discusses her daughter Kaili's decision to change her last name to Ginella.
Meanwhile, Teddi Mellencamp hosts a murder mystery party, which is the highlight of the episode. She brings her usual shade and sass to the party. Based on the theme of The Traitors show, the party has a mix of mystery and conflict, just like a typical Housewives party. While the women put on kilts and focus on the game, tensions build below the surface.
During the game, Heather takes a moment to talk to Katie alone and invites her to a charity event that is coming up. Shannon's fear of all things creepy-crawly is a source of comic relief during the game, as she runs away from a jar of crickets.
The episode has a lot of things happening without heated arguments. But it sets the stage for what will happen in the future as alliances change and the female cast members get ready for the next part of their journey.
The Real Housewives of Orange County continues to air on Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo.
