When it comes to The Real Housewives of Orange County, seating arrangements at the reunion can speak volumes about the drama and alliances among the cast. This season, longtime fan-favorite Shannon Beador revealed on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live that her spot at the Season 19 reunion was unlike anything she’s experienced before.
“I’m usually in the first or second seat, I’ve never been at the end before,” Shannon shared, hinting at a shift in her role within the group and the dynamics unfolding behind the scenes.
When asked how it felt to be seated at the end, Shannon was refreshingly candid: “It was okay. I was straight across Heather. Heather and I were in the same position.” She also noted the silver lining in her placement, explaining, “By the grace of God, I wasn’t in the mix of drama a lot so it was quite nice to be at the end.”
The conversation soon shifted to fellow cast member Gretchen, with Shannon offering a nuanced perspective on their relationship. When Jeff asked if she had Gretchen’s back during the reunion, Shannon replied, “Gretchen has a very big heart. I do believe that. I’ve seen it. She may have issues with some cast members but you look at how she has treated the rest of us and she doesn’t have a mean bone.”
As Season 19 reunion approaches, Shannon’s reflections offer a revealing look at the evolving dynamics of the RHOC cast — where even where you sit can tell a story.
