VPR Star Lala Kent Criticizes Shannon Beador’s RHOC Comments

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“Vanderpump Rules” star Lala Kent criticized RHOC personality Shannon Beador‘s behavior toward her castmate, Gina Kirschenheiter, during the production of RHOC season 17.

While recording the October 17 episode of her podcast, “Give Them Lala,” Kent noted that Beador suggested she helped prevent Child Protective Services from getting involved after Kirschenheiter’s 2019 DUI in RHOC season 17, episode 11. While filming the RHOC season 17 reunion special, Kirschenheiter confronted Beador for her remark. After Beador attempted to defend herself by stating she did not recall making the statement, Kirschenheiter stated that her comment about CPS was “so inappropriate” and “completely inaccurate.” She also criticized Beador for not apologizing for the remark and implored her to prove she knew the names of her children, Nicholas, Sienna, and Luca, which the Real for Real founder was unable to do. 

During the “Give Them Lala” episode, Kent applauded Kirschenheiter’s response to Beador at the RHOC reunion. She also criticized Beador for making the remark regarding the New York native’s children.

“I’ve noticed with Shannon, she’s not remembering a lot of things that she says. And it’s destructive. To bring in CPS and Gina’s kids, and to have those two in the same conversation is so beyond reckless. And then Shannon not remembering,” said Kent.

The mother of one suggested that she “would see red and climb across the room and pull [her] eyes out” if she were in Kirschenheiter’s position.

“It was crazy to me that she would even think that was okay. And not just apologize,” said Kent.

Lala Kent Stated She Didn’t Believe Shannon Beador’s RHOC Reunion Comment

In the October 17 “Give Them Lala” episode, Kent stated that she did not believe Beador’s assertion she “wasn’t saying that [Kirschenheiter’s] kids would be put in the system and taken away from [her]” at the RHOC season 17 reunion. According to Beador, she meant “had [Kirschenheiter] been arrested and an adult wouldn’t have been present, they wouldn’t have left [her] children there until [she] got her legal things taken care of.”

“Oh please how long did it take her to come up with that … It’s like, ‘Just stop.’ Stop trying to take every avenue to get out of this. And just apologize so we can all move on,” said Kent. 

Gina Kirschenheiter Shared Her Thoughts About Her Castmate in an October 2023 Interview

Kirschenheiter referenced her comments toward Beador at the RHOC season 17 reunion during an October 2023 interview on Access Hollywood’s “Housewives Nightcap.” She explained that “this year, everything that happened really between Shannon and [her] was very emotionally charging for [her].” She stated, however, that she is “sympathetic towards [Beador’s] situation” following her DUI arrest. On September 18, TMZ reported that “Beador was booked for 2 misdemeanors … hit-and-run and DUI alcohol” after operating her vehicle while inebriated on the night of September 16.

“I am not going to make that worse than it already is for her. And I feel for her,” said Kirschenheiter.

Kirschenheiter also stated that she did not believe she “made any progress” with Beador while filming the RHOC season 17 reunion. She then shared that Beador “gave [her] a hug” and expressed interest in mending their friendship directly after the reunion wrapped production.

Kirschenheiter stated she would like to better her relationship with Beador. She noted, however, that she believes Beador should not be focusing her energy on their friendship at this time.

“I think she should be concentrating on herself. Her health. And her wellness. I’m not here to make that any harder for her than it already is,” said the RHOC star.

The mother of three also stated she hopes Beador will use her arrest “as an opportunity to better herself.”

Shannon Beador Seemed to Have Addressed Her Arrest on Social Media

Beador appeared to have addressed her arrest in an October 17 Instagram upload. In the video, she stated, “There’s been a lot of talk about everything that’s happened recently.” The mother of three said, however, that “unfortunately, right now, [she is] not in the position to comment.”

“But there will be a time when I can,” continued Beador.

In addition, the RHOC star stated she “intend[s] to be open, honest, and authentic” about her situation. She also said she is “focusing on getting healthy.”