RHOC's Vicki Gunvalson and Shannon Beador Playfully Address Feud Rumors

The longtime co-stars appear ready to whoop it up on the upcoming season of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County'

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Vicki Gunvalson and Shannon Beador, longtime co-stars on The Real Housewives of Orange County, have addressed rumors of a feud between them by posting a playful joint Instagram post showing the two enjoying dinner together. The post comes after reports of the pair filming dramatic scenes together in Puerto Vallarta for the show's upcoming 20th season.

Why it matters

Gunvalson and Beador have been central figures on RHOC since the show's inception, and their relationship has been a focal point for many seasons. Fans are eager to see how their dynamic plays out in the milestone 20th season, especially after reports of on-location drama during filming.

The details

In the joint Instagram post, Gunvalson, 63, and Beador, 61, are shown playfully posing for photos and enjoying dinner at a restaurant in Newport Beach, California. Gunvalson wrote in the caption that they were 'laughing and whooping it up' and that she had a limp, which an eyewitness had previously reported seeing during dramatic filming in Puerto Vallarta.

  • On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Gunvalson posted the joint Instagram post with Beador.
  • In January 2026, cast member Katie Ginella announced she was leaving RHOC after two seasons.
  • In early February 2026, Variety reported that Gretchen Rossi would not be returning for RHOC's 20th season.

The players

Vicki Gunvalson

A longtime cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County who is returning as a main cast member for the show's milestone 20th season.

Shannon Beador

A co-star of Vicki Gunvalson's on The Real Housewives of Orange County who has appeared on the show since 2014.

Katie Ginella

A cast member who announced she was leaving RHOC after two seasons.

Gretchen Rossi

A former cast member of The Real Housewives of Orange County who will not be returning for the show's 20th season.

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What they’re saying

“Breaking news!! 😉 Laughing and whooping it up with my sister @shannonbeador 🥂. Wild, I know. And yes… I do have a limp. Still didn't stop me from having fun!”

— Vicki Gunvalson (Instagram)

“After two seasons as a cast member on RHOC, the network has decided to move forward with season 20 without me. While disappointing, it's not entirely surprising after seeing how season 19 played out. I'm incredibly grateful for the love and support I received — it was seen, felt and deeply appreciated. Representation matters, and I'm proud to have shown up authentically, even when it wasn't easy. This chapter may be closing, but my voice and my story don't end here.”

— Katie Ginella, RHOC Cast Member (Instagram)

What’s next

Fans will have to wait for the premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 20 to see how Vicki Gunvalson and Shannon Beador's relationship plays out after the reported drama in Puerto Vallarta.

The takeaway

The playful social media post from Vicki Gunvalson and Shannon Beador suggests the longtime RHOC co-stars have put any rumored feud behind them and are ready to bring the signature 'whooping it up' energy to the show's milestone 20th season.