Are Tamra and Shannon Beador Still Friends Ahead of RHOC Season 18?

   

Tamra Judge and Shannon Storms Beador have had an on-and-off friendship since the latter 'Wife joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County on Season 9, but where do the two stand today heading into RHOC Season 18?

Split of Tamra Judge at aBravo event and Shannon Beador at a fashion event

It turns out that Tamra and Shannon hit a major bump in their relationship ahead of filming. "Me and Shannon, we went into the season not in a good place, and you guys will find out why, and what happened, and what led to that," Tamra explained on Jeff Lewis Live. "But, you will see where we have fun together this season as well."

That said, The Traitors Season 2 alum has not spoken to Shannon since filming concluded on the upcoming season. "She turns on me at the end of the season, so I have not spoke[n] to her since the last time we filmed together," Tamra concluded about Shannon.

What happened to the Tres Amigas?

Back in January 2024, Tamra opened up about her relationships with Shannon and with fellow Tres Amigas member, Vicki Gunvalson. 

"There were some things they had said about me behind my back that got to me, and it didn't sit well with me," she told Entertainment Tonight. "In 2024, I'm not going to be around toxic people that are, you know — if you're my friend, be my friend. If I'm doing something or saying something you don't like, come to me and tell me..."

Tamra asserted that she wasn't to blame in the fallout, though. As she put it, "I didn't do anything to either one of them."

Ultimately, viewers will have to see for themselves when RHOC Season 18 premieres. See more of what's to come by watching the above trailer.

The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 premieres on Thursday, July 11 at 9/8c on Bravo. Stream all prior seasons on Peacock now.