Season 19 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” is nearing its end, and Bravo has officially revealed the seating chart for the highly anticipated reunion, with Part 1 of the three part reunion airing in November.
As fans know, the stars seated closests to host Andy Cohen typically had the most drama that season, while the friends of the cast ususally find themselves at the end of the couch. So, where fans surprised to see RHOC icon Shannon Beador seated near the end for this season’s reunion?
Shannon Beador Gives Her Honest Take on Sitting Near the End for the RHOC Reunion
GettyFans have thoughts on the seating chart for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” season 19 reunion. As they debate why certain stars are seated at the end (ahem, Katie Ginella) and others scored prime spots beside to host Andy Cohen (looking at you Jennifer Pedranti), what longtime fans can’t help by notice is RHOC legend Shannon Beador seated towards the end of the couch for the very first time.
While appearing on “Jeff Lewis Live,” Beador gave her honest thoughts on her seating placement for the season 19 reunion. And, it was refreshing to hear the RHOC icon give a graceful answer, admitting that she’s totally fine with it.
“I’m usually in the first or second seat, I’ve never been at the end before,” she told the host. Looking at the seating arrangemnet, Beador is seated on Cohen’s left, second to last, next to Gretchen Rossi, who sits at the end after appearing as a friend of the cast this season.
When Lewis asked how Beador felt about being seated near the end for the first time, she shared, “It was okay. I was straight across Heather [Dubrow]. Heather and I were in the same position.”
Beador added that she was thankful she wasn’t in a lot of the drama this season, which is a reason why she may have been seated towards the end. “By the grace of God, I wasn’t in all of the mix for once, so it was quite nice to be a part of it,” she shared.
Fans React to RHOC Season 19 Reunion Seating Chart
When Bravo revealed the season 19 reunion seating chart, many were shocked to see Katie Ginella seated at the very end on Cohen’s right. She’s been at the heart of much of this season’s drama, leaving viewers debating whether she’s truly a “villain” or just unfairly singled out by the cast.
“Katie is last chair when she’s been everyone’s storyline this whole season?” A fan wrote on Bravo’s Instagram post. “Justice for Katie because wth???” Another comment read.
Other comments included: “Katie needs first seat. This is crazy???” And, “Katie should be sitting on Andy’s lap the way she’s been treated!!”
Most fans were also shocked to see Jennifer Pedranti seated right next to Cohen for this season’s reunion. However, like Lewis shared in his interview with Beador, the “Real Housewives” seating charts don’t necessarily indicate who the “star” of the season is, and viewers shouldn’t take it too seriously.
Shannon is no icon. Katie should be next to Andy. Katie deserves a Hugh apology from the housewives. Their behavior was u forgivable.