Shannon Beador Opens Up About RHUGT Fight with Tamra Judge

Shannon Beador has spoken out about the explosive fight she got into with Tamra Judge on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. The 62-year-old Real Housewives of Orange County star revealed that she feels Tamra “instigated” more than viewers actually saw.

The drama started during the RHUGT season premiere when Tamra appeared to take a shot at Shannon’s personal life, suggesting she doesn’t have as good of a life because she doesn’t have a husband. She also brought up Shannon’s drinking, something she had already apologized for repeatedly during the previous season.

It didn’t take long for things to boil over. Shannon eventually started yelling at Tamra before deciding to walk away. The fight reportedly continued beyond that moment, and producers eventually banned both women from attending the season finale.

Missing the finale bothered Shannon more than anything else. She said, “What upset me the most about the whole thing was that I was supposed to go to the finale at the Berkshires, and I felt very honored to be included in that.” She added, “So for me, that was a huge blow that I wasn’t able to go when I feel as though I wasn’t really the instigator.”

Tamra allegedly instigated other things that night too, not just with Shannon. She went on, “We were both not allowed to go, which I didn’t really understand why I was included in that because I tried to be calm, until I wasn’t.”

When it comes to dealing with Tamra, Shannon seems to be taking a measured approach. “You know, I’m not gonna go on social media, make comments,” she said. “She doesn’t know what I’m doing. Sometimes I get sucked in.” But despite this, Shannon wants to keep things positive between them. “I have fun with her, and that’s my plan, is to continue on that road.”