Recently, The Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador's behavior has been under scrutiny. According to insiders, the cast is unfazed by the latest revelations, citing a history of difficulties working with the 62-year-old reality TV personality.

Patrick McDonald, a former producer for the show, recently went on Heather McDonald's podcast and discussed his time working with Shannon. During his conversation, he accused her of mistreating him and his crewmates, sharing that she was protected by production. McDonald also backed claims made by Joel Kim Booster against Shannon after filming Love Hotel.

Multiple insiders spoke exclusively to Reality Blurb, corroborating McDonald's statements. "No one on the RHOC cast is the least bit surprised about the information coming out about Shannon from producer Patrick McDonald," a source shared. "It's been a well-known fact that she's difficult to work with and treats production in a less than stellar manner." They continued, "it was obvious when Joel from Love Hotel spoke out against her and suddenly had to backpedal. he said what he said for a reason."

Insiders emphasized that neither McDonald nor Booster have any reason to speak negatively about Shannon just for clout. "They are telling their truth, and again, the cast isn't surprised," an insider stated.

Further allegations emerged regarding Shannon's treatment of the crew. Another source claimed the RHOC cast received a text message addressed from the showrunner last year stating that treating the crew with disrespect is unacceptable. This warning was allegedly a direct result of Shannon's alleged behavior.

In his conversation with Heather McDonald, Patrick mentioned an incident involving Katie Ginella, who filmed one of Shannon's meltdowns. An insider revealed that Shannon's alleged behavior was the reason why Katie recorded her in the first place. "She was actually in shock that someone would treat people like that," they noted.

According to insiders, Shannon has faced warnings from production before about how she treats the crew. One source suggested that perhaps these warnings might prompt some self-reflection on Shannon's part: "Everyone has the ability to grow, and change, and do better, and she could too." However, another feels that Shannon is unlikely to change her ways: "she's not looking to change."

Shannon has yet to publicly address the reports surrounding her alleged behavior.