Welcome to the recap for Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18, Episode 14. Last week, Shannon surprised the women with a trip to England. And now, the ladies are more than ready for their European vacation. Here’s exactly what happened in RHOC Season 18, Episode 14: “High Tea & High Tension.”
What happened on Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18, Episode 14?
The ladies finally jetted off to London, where they had fun for about five seconds. Alexis didn’t take lightly to not being invited and feels defeated. And Shannon thought she would have one birthday with little to no drama. She was wrong. On the other hand, Tamra lets loose on her friend at dinner after finding out she has been lied to again.
The RHOC ladies’ time in London is a combination of fun and mess. And after embarrassing Shannon by trying to sell her to any English bachelor the ladies head to the Thames for their adventure boat tour. The boat excursion was the best thing about this episode. Obviously, I’m overexaggerating, but “rocket boat” was pretty entertaining. The boat was catching air, and Heather was not okay. Gina was close to tossing her cotton candy, and Shannon lost her tracks and her temper by the end of the episode.
Alexis Bellino has claws
Good morning from London! The ladies have landed, and I assume some of the women might end up staying a few nights in the Tower. But before they can jet off, Heather is doing God’s work and making sure everyone gets their yearly mammogram back in the OC. While sitting in the waiting room, Shannon reveals that she sent the uninvitation to Alexis, and her arch-enemy replied. The text was scathing and to the point as Alexis wrote, “Hi Shannon Beador. Since you’re hosting this amazing trip to Europe with our friends, surely you can scrounge up the funds to pay my future husband his $75,000 that you borrowed and owed him. Safe travels.” Jesus! Jugs! Let’s say Duchess Shannon is not amused.
The early bird gets Katie Ginella
No amount of small talk could make this interaction at LAX less uncomfortable between Katie and Heather. But it was adorable that Jet Blue allowed Heather to shout out Shannon’s 60th birthday on the airwaves. Finally, after 14 hours swishing with Dr. Pepper and horrible fake accents, the ladies landed.
Immediately, the women are on edge when it comes to room assignments. Luckily, Shannon just tosses the cards into a bowl and hopes for the best. It amazed me that Shannon, while in the middle of a major lawsuit, is dishing out $595 scarves like it’s candy. The math isn’t mathing. But I so wanted a scarf!
Something isn’t sitting right with Tamra Judge
Heather and Tammy Sue compare theories after hearing Shannon’s interview with Jeff Lewis. The host asked how John couldn’t have heard the car accident right outside his window, and Shannon noted, “I never really thought about it.” Heather immediately brings up how Shannon came to her room in Napa and showed her shocking photos of her bloodied face. Something feels off here.
The two women then note that Shannon essentially admitted to the money being a loan while on the podcast. The clip shows Jeff stating, “He gave you some money. Unsolicited.” Shannon answered “No, I did need money at the time. He said, ‘I wish you could get a low-interest loan’ and I go, ‘Well you have money.’” Both women are flabbergasted since it sure sounds like Shannon is admitting to having been given a loan.
I’m gonna be honest with you…
London was not prepared for six women from the OC. They were uncouth, loud, and very entertaining. I dare say a young Prince Harry would have enjoyed their company back in the day. But it wasn’t all festive. Heather had a mini breakdown when she noted that no one asked her how her mammogram appointment went. Naturally, her feelings were hurt that no one was worried about her.
The night continued to go downhill. Tammy Sue had to bring up Shannon’s lawsuit and the Jeff Lewis podcast. Shannon notes there was no promissory note but then, in the next breath, says John did send a note. It’s all so confusing. And they haven’t even made it to their first course.
Heather was disturbed by Shannon’s DUI photo setup. In fact, Heather goes as far as to claim she feels used in that moment by Shannon so she could get it all on camera. Is this propaganda? Was Shannon’s crying moment a whole setup? Naturally, Heather feels used as a sounding board, which puts the rest of the women on high alert.
Who’s the biggest liar?
As Gina tries her best to comfort an upset Shannon, a bomb is dropped. And guys, it’s a great one. Shannon, for good reason, has grown tired of Alexis and Tamra making her out to be a liar. She confides in Gina that when she was going to write the text message to Alexis to uninvite her, another message from 2018 popped up.
Nine lemons Beador notes, “I’m not a liar. I’m not lying about anything.” And on her phone, in black and white, is the proof. Producers flashback to the Balboa Club, where Shannon accused Alexis two months earlier of starting the ball rolling with the Bellino lawsuit. Alexis denied having any part in it at the time, noting she had been divorced from Jim for six months.
The text reads, “Everything you and Tamra have said in the media are lies. We have engaged a lawyer and will be suing you and Tamra.” It also states, “You will be hearing from OUR attorney tomorrow.” This, folks, is the smoking gun that Shannon needed. It is starting to feel like Alexis might be the liar, liar, pants on fire in this situation…
