Heather Dubrow Theorizes on Shannon Beador's Feud with Tamra Judge
The 'RHOC' star suggests Beador may be concealing her renewed friendship with Judge due to audience perception.
Heather Dubrow, a star of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," has offered a theory regarding the complex relationship between her co-stars Shannon Beador and Tamra Judge. Dubrow suspects that Beador might be intentionally downplaying her recently rekindled friendship with Judge.
Speaking to Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea,” Dubrow, 57, shared her perspective on Beador’s reluctance to publicly acknowledge her reconciliation with Judge. Dubrow posited that Beador, 62, might be concerned about how her audience would react if she were to openly associate with Judge again. "I wonder, you know, if the audience likes you in a certain lane, and then you go back on that, then maybe the audience won’t like you," Dubrow explained.
This theory stems from the apparent division among the "RHOC" fanbase, which largely sided with Beador during her prolonged feud with Judge. The conflict intensified in Season 18, with Judge criticizing Beador's post-DUI behavior and her close relationship with Alexis Bellino, who is now dating Beador's ex-boyfriend, John Janssen.
Judge herself had previously suggested that Beador might prefer to keep their current amicable status private, telling “VRT,” "Some people just act for the comments section of Instagram."
Despite their current truce, the on-screen tensions between Judge and Beador are far from over. The two engaged in a significant argument while filming "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th," which is slated to premiere on August 9. Dubrow confirmed she was present at the event where the altercation occurred but was not in the immediate vicinity.
Dubrow learned about the fight at Dorinda Medley’s finale party at Bluestone Manor. "It was embarrassing," she recalled, mentioning that she and Vicki Gunvalson were the only "Orange County" cast members present at the event. The article also notes that other "Real Housewives" cast members from different franchises had their own reunion during Medley's party, prompting Medley to intervene.
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" airs on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, with new episodes available for streaming the following day on Peacock.