Shannon Beador Cries While Talking DUI at BravoCon: ‘I Made a Mistake’

Following Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador’s arrest and subsequent sentencing for her DUI charge in September, fans of Bravo’s OG Housewives franchise were eager to see what might unfold at the “The Way We OC It” panel at BravoCon 2023. Some speculated that Beador might even cancel her scheduled appearance at the network’s fan convention after her arrest.

But Beador (or her ironclad contract) was strong enough to appear at Friday’s panel after all, to the delight of fans who were afraid she’d drop out. In the end, Beador kept her head (and ponytail) held high, stepping out onto the Glam Stage at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas to a standing ovation from the crowd to tell them about the “inventory” she’s been taking on her life since.

Panel moderator Danny Pellegrino kicked things off by “addressing the elephant in the room,” letting Beador have the floor to speak about DUI in a public forum for the first time since her arrest. “I made a terrible, terrible mistake,” Beador began. “And—I’m going to cry—I’m incredibly grateful that I didn’t hurt anybody.” The audience erupted in cheers of support, vocalizing their support for Beador (and presumably, her dog Archie, who was present during the arrest).

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