Bring On The Drama! ‘Wacky’ New ‘RHOOC’ Star Shannon Beador Reveals She Had Her ‘Ups And Downs’ With Her Orange County Costars: 'Friendships Are Clearly Tested!'
April 14 2014, Published 6:44 a.m. ET
Out with the old and in with the new! The Real Housewives of Orange County slashed series vets Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino and Lydia McLaughlin ahead of this upcoming season to make room for two new gals who promise to more than fill their shoes: Shannon Beador and Lizzie Rovsek.
Breaking Celebrity News recently got the chance to chat with Beador about her eccentric lifestyle and what fans can expect from her during her first season of RHOOC.
Radar: What was your experience like filming as a new cast member?
Beador: So far so good. … I think it's a good opportunity to see the good parts of my life, my family’s life, and the things we all have to work on.
Radar: How did you get involved with the housewives?
Beador: I actually had the same architect, builder and designer as Heather Dubrow did in her prior house that she sold. So I know her from that process.
Radar: What was your relationship like with Heather this season?
Beador: We’ve had our ups and downs through the season. Friendships are clearly tested and I’m a completely honest person. Whether the cameras are rolling or off, there’s not an off-camera Shannon versus an on-camera Shannon. I don’t know if that’s the case with all the women all the time.
Radar: How did you click with the other new girl, Lizzie Rovsek?
Beador: We get along. There’s clearly an age difference between us. Rovsek is 34 and Beador is 49. But I think she’s a very authentic person as am I, so that’s been a nice addition to the cast this year.
Radar: How did you click with Tamra Barney?
Beador: My initial impression of her was that she was a lot of fun and down to earth. My husband and I connected with her and her husband EddieJudge very quickly.
Radar: What did you think about Vicki Gunvalson?
Beador: I had my doubts about Vicki at the beginning because I was a viewer, but I was very pleasantly surprised that she and I are quite similar. I’m glad I got the chance to get to know her.
Radar: What were your impressions of Danielle Gregorio?
Beador: She was