It’s another dark episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County. It always seems like everyone is fighting with each other…all thanks to Tamra, the resident pot stirrer. Jenn is still seeking answers about the background check on Ryan and Heather questions Katie‘s intentions. But when Tamra brings up a rumor about Gina and Travis, Shannon gets roped in, making everyone question their “friendships.”
After Jenn absolutely unleashes on Tamra, she storms off, but Heather calls her back. Jenn is beyond livid, as Tamra condescendingly says she will not talk to Jenn while she is yelling. Jenn finds it hilarious that Heather is up Tamra’s butt and is defending her, considering what a soul-less person Tamra is. Jenn makes it clear that just because she was not in a good place with Tamra two years ago when this background checking occurred, that does NOT mean Tamra can do things like this to her boyfriend.
When Jenn exits for real this time, Tamra continues dragging Ryan’s name. She claims that Ryan was named in a lawsuit for selling timeshares… that never existed. When she showed Shannon, Shannon realized that Lesley Beador’s ex-husband was named in the lawsuit. According to Tamra, Shannon asked her to do some digging on Ryan.
Tamra goes on to say that if Shannon went on to share the entire text message, it would have showed that Shannon was equally as concerned with Ryan’s background. To prove that she has no soul, Tamra includes the fact that Jenn has a “nice tummy tuck” –she doesn’t have a belly button-which is hilarious considering Tamra is the plastic surgery queen.
Lucky for Shannon, she is able to get away from the drama a bit by visiting with her daughters. They have taken the train from Paris to spend time with her on her 60th birthday. What a treat. Shannon explains that things are not going great with the group, as they have not been very kind to her. Her daughters remind Shannon that her friendship with Tamra is toxic.
Heather and Tamra head out to the caviar house and Gina joins them after dealing with some work stuff. Tamra fills her in on the “surprise visit” she got from Jenn. Gina worries that Tamra may turn on her and do the same with her relationship, but Tamra poos poos that, since Travis is apparently not a “con man” like Ryan.
In the meantime, Jenn, Katie, and Emily head to a pub for some fish and chips, and a Malibu and Diet Coke for Jenn. Jenn talks about the text thread that Shannon shared and Emily understands why Jenn lost her mind. Tamra has zero respect for anyone. Emily points out that Ryan stepped up to the plate and took in Jenn AND her children, so what is Tamra’s beef?
Because stirring the pot is all Tamra knows how to do, she shares something else juicy. Katie’s daughter Kaili watched Emily’s kids awhile back. Evidently, Emily’s kids told Kaili that they don’t like Heather because she is mean and that their mom thinks Heather is bossy. Except, that’s not the truth. There is something “deceiving about” Katie, according to Heather. Gina does not believe that Emily’s sons would have ever heard that, nor repeat that.
In Emily’s words, Shane stated that Kaili will never babysit again after that calculated move utilizing Emily’s children as Katie’s megaphone…
Before dinner, the ladies attend an etiquette class. Based on the way they behave and how freely they discuss bowel movements, an etiquette class is a must, although it is doubtful any of them will pass the test. I mean, Emily’s talking about Katie’s poop pills and Tamra thinks a napkin is for throwing. They need a lot of work here.
After the class, they go around the table and say their best and worst parts of their day, which is always dangerous. Tamra’s pit is Jenn coming to yell at her about something that Shannon proposed. And, here we go. Tamra calls Shannon a liar and a drunk and claims Shannon doesn’t remember what she says. Gina steps in and tells Tamra that she needs to stop with the alcohol digs. Lovely to watch Tamra get shut down.
Jenn continues to call Tamra out and warns her to shut her mouth. Tamra wonders why Jenn is threatening her to stop- what’s Ryan gonna do? “Put a hit” on her? Tamra feels very ganged up on, but the issue is her lack of responsibility for her own actions. Any time Tamra is backed into a corner, she grasps for anything or anyone to take down with her. This time, it’s Shannon.
After calling it an early night, Jenn and Katie discuss the situation. Jenn is truly sticking up for herself, as Shannon is lately. Shannon is tired of Tamra’s cruel behavior and points out that she is over Heather, too, after learning that she told the whole group their very private conversation that was had in Sonoma.
Tamra is not done throwing grenades quite yet. In their room, Tamra tells Heather about Shannon’s attempt to take down Gina last season. Before the reunion, Shannon apparently called Tamra to find out if Taylor’s lawyer husband could investigate a rumor: did Gina push Travis down the stairs? Tamra claims she does not want to hurt Gina, but thinks she should know that by hanging with Shannon she is dancing with the devil.
The next morning, Shannon decides to table more drama with Heather, so she can enjoy the last day of her trip. But her bowels have other plans. After some serious pain, Shannon opts for an enema and Katie, Gina, and Jenn hang back with her as she…sorts things out.
In the meantime, Tamra, Emily, and Heather enjoy some sightseeing and gossiping. Over some donuts, Emily discusses the incident with Kaili and Heather. Emily feels like she needs to tell Heather the truth. Emily states that she would never talk negatively about Heather in front of her children and the whole thing just seems very planted by Katie.
Upon hearing about Shannon’s stomach issues, Tamra believes that Shannon is sick because she knew she was wrong. Tamra repeats the Gina pushing Travis story and how six months ago, Shannon attempted to find out legal information. What exactly is the goal here, for all parties involved?
Finally, the group is fully together again for a nice English roast. It doesn’t take long for Shannon to take Heather outside and discuss the Sonoma secrets turned public information. Shannon explained that she opened up to Heather to build trust and that she is hurt that Heather told everyone what they discussed about the DUI night. Heather claims she didn’t know it was not to be repeated, but thanks to production, we get a lovely flashback.
Heather continues on stating that Shannon tries to control many things and when Heather heard her on Jeff Lewis, she assumed it was safe for everyone to know. Shannon is not buying it.
As Heather and Shannon discuss, Tamra continues to stir. She drags Gina into her Operation-Shannon-Take-Down and lets her know that Shannon consulted an attorney to find out if Gina threw Travis down the stairs two years ago. Gina is displeased that anyone would give light to bloggers’ rumors that Travis’s ex-wife concocted. Instead of turning on Shannon, Gina keeps her cool, even as Tamra reminds her “your friend Shannon dug up information on you.”
Things are certainly complicated and when Shannon returns post Heather chat, Gina explains that now SHE has an issue with Shannon. When Shannon tries to spin it that this was all Tamra’s idea, Tamra reminds Shannon that in June of 2022, she was not even a part of the show and that she spoke to Taylor on the phone last night-Taylor confirmed it was Shannon.
Shannon states that Tamra gets super drunk, says a bunch of stuff, and then apologizes. Wow-sounds familiar. Jenn feels like Tamra has a sickness and needs help. She calls Tamra a mean girl and a bully who thrives in this environment. Shannon storms off just as her birthday cake arrives. She rips off her mic and claims because she walked out the door demonstrates growth. Some birthday trip…
