Heather Dubrow has a theory about why Shannon Beador hasn’t publicly acknowledged her apparent reconciliation with Tamra Judge.
During an appearance on Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea,” the “Real Housewives of Orange County” star shared her thoughts on the longtime friends’ complicated relationship, suggesting Shannon may be thinking about how fans will react if she confirms they’re back on good terms.
“I have theories about it,” Heather said. “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.”
She continued, “I wonder if some people consider those things.”
Heather’s comments come after years of tension between Shannon and Tamra, whose friendship unraveled amid Shannon’s DUI aftermath, Tamra’s criticism of her drinking, and Tamra’s close friendship with Alexis Bellino while Alexis was dating — and later married — Shannon’s ex-boyfriend, John Janssen.
Tamra recently shared a similar theory while appearing on “Virtual Reali-Tea.”
“Some people just act for the comments section of Instagram,” Tamra said earlier this month, suggesting Shannon may not want fans to know they’ve reconciled.
Heather Dubrow Teases More RHOC Drama Is Still to Come
Even if Shannon and Tamra have repaired their friendship off camera, viewers can still expect plenty of drama when “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” premieres on August 9.
Heather revealed that the two women were involved in an explosive argument while filming at The Quiet Woman in Corona del Mar, though she wasn’t nearby when it happened.
“I feel like Tamra and Shannon both feel they’re right in that fight,” Heather explained. “I was not in the vicinity.”
She said she didn’t hear about the confrontation until later in the trip when the cast gathered for Dorinda Medley’s finale party at Bluestone Manor.
“When I went to the finale party at Dorinda’s house, there was a lot of chatter about ‘OC,'” Heather recalled. “It was just me and Vicki from ‘Orange County’ at the finale. It was embarrassing.”
According to Heather, the “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” cast nearly stole the spotlight during the same event.
“They started having a reunion in the middle of the party,” she said with a laugh. “And Dorinda was like, ‘Oh, no, no, no, no, ladies. This isn’t your moment.'”
New episodes of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” air Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo and stream the following day on Peacock, while “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” premieres August 9.
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