The Real Housewives of Orange County: Tamra accuses Shannon of lying about a $75,000 loan from John Janssen

On the October 10 episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18, titled High Tea & High Tension, Shannon Beador found herself facing accusations from her co-stars Tamra Judge and Heather Dubrow over a $75,000 loan she took from her ex-boyfriend John Janssen.

The episode unfolded dramatic confrontations, as Shannon appeared to admit that the money John gave her was indeed a loan, contradicting her earlier statements.

Heather and Tamra confronted Shannon after hearing her comments on Jeff Lewis' radio show. During the show, Shannon stated, "I did need money at the time," and revealed that John suggested she find a low-interest loan. Shannon further explained,

"He said, 'I wish you could get a low-interest loan,' and I go, 'Well you have money.'"

The episode's release coincided with a court dispute between Shannon and John, during which John argued that Shannon owed him $75,000, making the date of the episode noteworthy.

This conversation added another layer to The Real Housewives of Orange County, which has consistently explored real-life issues of the cast members.

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The Real Housewives of Orange County: Accusations and responses

During the episode, Tamra Judge didn’t mince words, calling Shannon a "f**king liar," and adding,

“I fell for her act too.”

Tamra’s frustrations were echoed by Heather, who struggled to reconcile Shannon’s contradictory statements. Dubrow pointed out,

“The trust issues are there, because which side is the truth?”

Shannon tried to defend her stance at dinner with the group, claiming that the money was not initially considered a loan, but she received a promissory note a few days later. Then, Heather was in disbelief about John sending her a promissory note, further adding that it was the first time she had heard of it.

In her confessional on The Real Housewives of Orange County, Tamra doubled down, stating she would sue Shannon too in such a case, asserting that the latter had previously told her off-camera that the money was indeed a loan. Tamra expressed anger at Shannon’s handling of the situation, claiming,

"She set this whole thing up."

Tamra then called it typical behavior for her co-star.

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Tensions and reactions

The rest of the episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County explored Shannon’s growing frustration with the accusations. When Emily Simpson, a lawyer by profession, asked Shannon if there were any communications indicating the transaction was a loan, Shannon’s admission further shocked the group, as she said,

"There is one a few days after the promissory note... There is a lawsuit going on right now. I didn’t mean to say that."

Visibly emotional, Shannon stated that she would never know if John heard of her accident or not. The comment referred to her DUI incident, which had surfaced in prior episodes, further complicating her personal and legal struggles.

Heather, feeling used, reflected in her confessional, saying,

"To me, it feels like Shannon told me on purpose, in that moment, so that it would be on camera... Is this propaganda?"

Shannon later hit back, calling the situation “defamation” and lamenting that Heather betrayed her trust.

"I trusted her to confide in. I’m telling you right now, I know I made a mistake."

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Looking forward

As tensions reached their peak, Shannon stormed away from the group, visibly upset by the accusations and the confrontation at the table, exclaiming that she was "done." Tamra, still angry, remarked,

"She got caught in a lie and she can’t handle it."

Heather summed up the situation succinctly, stating that no one likes being caught. The scene concluded with Shannon heading to the bar, ordering a drink, and lamenting the way the conversation affected her.

This episode continued to shed light on Shannon’s ongoing legal battles and emotional struggles. In a prior September 26 episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Shannon expressed feeling overwhelmed by John Janssen’s lawsuit.

"It seems like John wants to get me down there further, and I don’t think I can get any lower," she admitted tearfully.

As season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County progresses, viewers will continue to see how Shannon navigates the fallout from this incident, her strained relationships with her co-stars, and the ongoing lawsuit with John Janssen.

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The Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo on Thursdays at 9 PM ET.