The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) has long captured viewers’ interest with its mix of interpersonal conflict and glimpses into the lifestyles of its cast members. Season 18 has been no exception, showcasing a series of challenges, reconciliations, and unresolved issues that now lead into the upcoming three-part reunion, set to begin airing on November 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
In the recently released reunion trailer, Shannon Beador, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, Katie Ginella, and Alexis Bellino return to discuss key events from the season, along with host Andy Cohen.
Key highlights from The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 reunion trailer
1. Shannon Beador’s DUI and relationship issues
The Real Housewives of Orange County reunion will address Shannon Beador’s recent DUI and its effect on her relationships within the group. Seated next to Andy Cohen, Shannon faces tough questions from Tamra Judge about her sobriety, intensifying group tensions. Shannon also confronts her ex, John Janssen's fiancée, Alexis Bellino, who joins to discuss past legal issues involving John.
Alexis goes on to directly confront Shannon with the issue, pointing out lawsuits comprising John, she says,
“He was still going to sue."
Shannon sharply retorts,
“And I ended up winning, a**hole!”
These conflicts, layered with Shannon’s recent DUI, place her at the center of discussions as other cast members probe into her life choices, adding an intense element to The Real Housewives of Orange County reunion.
2. Heather Dubrow and Katie Ginella’s dispute
The problems between Heather Dubrow and Katie Ginella are a burning issue, as the two were involved in heated words during the preview. Heather questions Katie about her behavior,
“I don’t know what I have done to you. Did I run over your cat?”
This comment reflects Heather’s view of the conflict, as she questions Katie’s grievances. Heather’s remarks indicate her frustration with unresolved issues that have impacted her interactions with Katie.
The trailer further reveals Heather’s conversation with Sutton Stracke from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a friend of Katie’s. Heather mentions that Sutton reached out, stating,
"Sutton texted me and said, 'She used me.'"
This introduction of Sutton adds a new dimension to the situation, thus indicating that perhaps there's some extraneous influence going on in the conflict. The mention by Heather, in this case, opens up more insight into what really went through her mind and what she thought about what Katie did as she attempted to explain her position.
3. Jennifer Pedranti’s relationship with Ryan Boyajian
Jennifer Pedranti's fiancé, Ryan Boyajian, is going to be one of the burning topics at the reunion. In the trailer, Jennifer is grilled about an active FBI investigation against Ryan Boyajian, which everyone in the cast has caught wind of. This lawsuit is brought up as Jennifer answers questions from her co-stars about her relationship and decision.
In addition to Ryan’s legal situation, Jennifer’s financial decisions and friendships within the group are also topics of discussion. The Real Housewives of Orange County trailer shows Tamra questioning Jennifer’s choices, further highlighting the scrutiny Jennifer faces from the group. This segment of the reunion will allow Jennifer to address her decisions and provide clarity on the matters surrounding her relationship with Ryan.
The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 reunion episode schedule and viewing details
The The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 reunion will unfold over three episodes airing on consecutive Thursdays in November. The schedule is as follows:
- RHOC Reunion Part 1: Thursday, November 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
- RHOC Reunion Part 2: Thursday, November 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
- RHOC Reunion Part 3: Thursday, November 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Uncensored and extended versions of the reunion episodes will be available to stream on Peacock the day after each episode airs.