Resolved Legal Issues & Big Family Updates: Where the RHOC Cast Stands After Season 18

The Real Housewives of Orange County cast said goodbye to Season 18 with a wonderfully tacky engagement party thrown in Jennifer Pedranti's honor, but it's safe to say that a lot has changed with the group since the celebration was filmed. 

Thankfully, the RHOC ladies — which includes cast members Shannon Storms Beador, Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, and Katie Ginella, as well as friend Alexis Bellino — will fully unpack everything that's gone down between them when the three-part reunion kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 7.

In the meantime, viewers can get a better idea of where the 'Wives stand in their friendships and relationships by turning to the updates shared at the end of the RHOC Season 18 finale on Oct. 31.

Shannon Storms Beador is dating and still feuding with Alexis Bellino

Shannon Beador with Sophie Beador Adeline Beador during the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 17. Photo: Bravo

Shannon's final update of the season read: "Shannon's girls are thriving in NYC and Paris. Shannon is slowly entering the dating pool, and although Alexis may have taken her problem.. one still remains with the unsettled lawsuit."

Emily Simpson is focused on Shane and her family

Emily Simpson and Shane Simpson posing with their young children during the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 17. Photo: Bravo

Emily's season-end note read: "Shane finally went to the doctor. His tests were normal, but Emily upped his life insurance policy. The twins have a new babysitter... who does not spread 'rumors.'"

Tamra Judge has yet to make up with Jennifer Pedranti

Tamra Judge with Eddie Judge during the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 17. Photo: Bravo

Tamra's final update read: "Sophia is attending community college for Studio Arts. And while Tamra intends to speak her truth and be the bigger person... she's still waiting for Jenn's wedding invitation."

Heather Dubrow's husband, Terry, and son Nicky are celebrating big wins

Heather Dubrow and Terry Dubrow during the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 17. Photo: Bravo

Heather's post-season update read: "Nicky's first real estate deal broke a record for the highest sale in Long Beach... And while Terry's nose still doesn't make him look like George Clooney, he isn't snoring anymore."

Katie Ginella is still waiting to meet her birth mom

Katie Ginella and her daughter during the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 17. Photo: Bravo

Katie's final update of the season read: "Katie has yet to travel to South Korea... but hopes to meet her birth mother later this year. Heather will not be getting a souvenir."

Gina Kirschenheiter and Travis Mullen are still dating and living apart

Travis Mullen and Gina Kirschenheiter during the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 17. Photo: Bravo

Gina's season-end note read: "Gina and Travis are still living apart, and share custody of Meatball and Clover. Gina is optimistic about heir future as Travis gets closer to finalizing his divorce."

Jennifer Pedranti and Ryan Boyajian are moving forward with their wedding 

Jenn Pedranti and Ryan Boyajian during the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 17. Photo: Bravo

Jennifer's final update of the season read: "Ryan was never accused or charged of any wrongdoing and received full use immunity. His friend, Mathew Bowyer, pled guilty and faces up to 18 years in federal prison. Jenn and Ryan's wedding is planned for 2025."