Shannon Beador is returning to “Real Housewives of Orange County” just in time to resume filming the reality show’s 18th season. Beador’s return comes months after his infamous DUI arrest in September 2023.
He was also investigated for endangering his dog and was eventually sentenced to three years of probation, community service, and an alcohol program.
Beador isn’t the only reality star returning to “RHOC,” as Alexis Bellino has also received an official offer, which she has yet to accept.
Shannon Beador Has Returned To ‘RHOC’
Beador returns to the set of the 18th season of “Real Housewives of Orange County.” His return comes about four months after being arrested for DUI and animal endangerment in September 2022.
She announced her comeback with an Instagram post on Wednesday, featuring herself, her daughters Stella, Adeline, and Sophie, and some of the Bravo crew. She captioned the post with a red heart and clapboard.
Sources from the studio told People’s Magazine that even though filming for season 18 starts next week, they want some content of Beador and her kids at home before they go back to school.
Although Beador limits comments on Instagram posts, there have been some supportive comments from friends and fans. One read, “You look amazing!!!!!” Another commented, “We get out of life what we put into it! Looks great, man. The light shines from within.”
Shannon Beador Convicted On DUI Charge
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In September, news broke that Beador had been arrested after allegedly driving into the side of a house in Newport Beach, California.
When police arrived at the scene, they found a trail of debris and the reality star with a blood alcohol level that was three times the legal limit. Beador’s dog was also in the car with him, leading to an animal endangerment investigation.
After the incident, Beador was charged with two counts of driving under the influence and hit and run. In November, he was convicted and sentenced to three years of probation, nine months of a mandatory alcohol program, and 40 hours of community service.
Shannon Beador Feels Embarrassed About The Incident
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After the incident, Beador issued a statement to Page Six through his lawyer, Mike Fell. He expressed his shame about his actions and said he was “very sorry and remorseful.”
He said, “I’m thankful that no one else was injured besides me in this incident. I learned a lot from my bad mistake that night and realized that driving any distance while handicapped is too far.”
The attorney stated that Beador “is prepared to accept full responsibility for his actions.” He also stated that they will wait and release any official information on the case when it becomes available to the public.
One of Beador’s close friends, radio host Jeff Lewis, revealed that the reality star reflected on her actions and sought treatment. During an episode of his SiriusXM show, “Jeff Lewis Live,” he said, “I’m happy to say that he’s going into counseling this week, so I’m happy about that.”
Speaking further about the DUI incident, Lewis defended Beador and said he was not an alcoholic. He added, “I think, as a close friend of his, I think he’s going through a lot of personal struggles right now, and I think he may have become dependent on alcohol, but I don’t believe he’s an alcoholic.”
Alexis Bellino May Also Return To RHOC
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Beador isn’t the only reality star returning to the RHOC fold. follow Page Six, alum Alexis Bellino has reportedly received an official offer to rejoin the cast of season 18, which she has yet to accept. Rumor has it that Bellino’s offer comes as her romance with John Janssen (Beador’s ex-boyfriend) is getting serious.
A source told the publication, “Her relationship with John is definitely interesting, but it’s not the only reason producers want Alexis back. He is a dynamic personality who has [a] history with most of the cast.” Bellino was featured in Seasons 5 through 8 of RHOC, spanning 2009 through 2013, and was at the center of a lot of drama.
Bellino herself previously said she would be open to returning to the Housewives reality series. During a conversation with the news outlet at Kathy Hilton’s Christmas party in Los Angeles, she said, “I would never say no.” The reality star also admitted that her return will inevitably cause “a little drama” with Beador regarding Janssen, but she doesn’t care.
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