Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 13 Recap: Shannon Turns Down Alexis’ Gift as Emily and Heather Settle Their Differences

The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 13, titled “You Are Cordially Not Invited,”premiered exclusively on Bravo TV on October 3, 2024. In this episode, Alexis attempted to reconnect with Shannon by sending her a birthday gift. Unfortunately, Shannon disclosed her disinterest in the gesture, responding with a text expressing her feelings about not being invited to the girls’ trip.

As fans are aware, Emily and Heather had an altercation during a previous charity fashion event, where Emily voiced her insecurities. Heather clarified that her intentions were not to make Emily feel that way.

This season of The Real Housewives of Orange County has put the spotlight on the lives of Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, and Katie Ginella, with a central theme revolving around conflicts within the friend groups.

The latest episode showcased the ongoing tension between Shannon and Alexis, as well as Emily and Heather’s attempts to resolve their disagreements. The episode synopsis reads:

“Tamra reveals surprising information about Ryan, leading Jenn to reevaluate her friendship with Tamra; Emily and Heather discuss body image issues; Shannon hosts a tea party to announce that she is taking almost everyone on a trip to London.”

What Happened on The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Episode 13?

A significant moment in The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18, Episode 13, was Alexis’s effort to repair her relationship with Shannon. On her birthday, Alexis sent Shannon a birthday card that included a heartfelt note and an olive tree as a gift.

Viewers had hoped for a resolution to their feud, but Shannon made it clear that she had “no interest”in rekindling their friendship. She stated that she was working on establishing healthy boundaries and did not want to “expose”herself to Alexis any further.

“I hope that you guys understand that there have been a lot of things coming at me recently that could have, in my past, taken me down. But I’m doing everything in my power not to let that happen. But exposing myself to Alexis has not been healthy and I need to create healthy boundaries for myself,”Shannon expressed.

Alexis felt hurt when she discovered she was excluded from the girls’ trip planning. Cast members Jennifer Pedranti and Katie Ginella visited Alexis to offer her support, but tensions escalated further when Shannon sent a text informing Alexis of her exclusion from the trip.

“I love you guys. Thank you for being the horrible communicator of the horrible news. Bye, girls. I have tried so hard. F*ck them,”an upset Alexis exclaimed.

The upcoming episodes will reveal whether Shannon and Alexis will be able to reconcile their friendship.

Stream The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18, Episode 13, exclusively on Bravo TV and Peacock TV. Fans can follow Shannon and Alexis on Instagram for updates on upcoming teasers.

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