Bravo has resumed filming season 18 of The Actual Housewives of Orange County after information broke that Jennifer Pedranti’s fiancé, Ryan Boyajian, is reportedly linked to the Shohei Ohtani MLB playing scandal.
Sources near manufacturing solely confirmed to Us Weekly on Monday, Could 13, that cameras have picked up in gentle of the latest information.
Followers first speculated that Bravo was capturing the drama after Tamra Choose shared a video together with her costars Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson and Alexis Bellino filming a scene over Mom’s Day weekend.
“It’s by no means actually over…” Choose, 56, shared by way of X on Saturday, Could 11, with a digital camera crew seen within the background.
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Final month, Actual Housewives of Orange County wrapped filming on season 18 after holding a finale celebration with particular visitor Jo De La Rosa. “And that’s a wrap on Season 18! #RHOC,” Choose wrote by way of Instagram on April 19. “Jo’s again within the combine.”
Dubrow, nevertheless, seemingly hinted that the upcoming season wasn’t formally over when she attended the 2024 Race to Erase MS Gala on Friday, Could 10.
It’s by no means actually over… pic.twitter.com/451vX4o7m1
— Tamra Choose (@TamraJudgeOC) Could 11, 2024
“Nicely, I’ll let you know. I assumed the season was over, however apparently it’s not,” the Sequestered actress, 55, solely advised Us Weekly when requested to share a tease for season 18. “That’s all I can say about that.”
Earlier this month, Boyajian, 46, was reportedly named within the playing and theft scheme involving the previous interpreter for Ohtani. ESPN reported on Could 8 that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ interpreter Ippei Mizuhara wired cash to Boyajian to pay his playing money owed. That very same day, the U.S. Legal professional’s workplace mentioned Mizuhara, 39, agreed to enter a responsible plea to 2 federal expenses associated to the theft of almost $17 million from Ohtani’s checking account.
Boyajian’s felony legal professional, Steven Katzman, advised ESPN that the fact star is at present working with federal authorities. The outlet additionally claimed by way of sources that Boyajian would obtain immunity in return for his testimony.
“As a result of there may be an lively investigation and Ryan is working with the authorities, he can’t verify or deny what’s going on,” Katzman acknowledged. “He’s not a bookmaker or a sub-bookie.”
Jennifer Pedranti and Ryan Boyajian. Anna Webber/Getty Photos for Amazon Freevee
Authorized drama apart, this season of RHOC is anticipated to doc Pedranti, 46, and Boyajian’s ongoing love story. The pair took a giant step of their relationship by getting engaged final month whereas on trip within the Bahamas.
“We’re each tremendous stoked and couldn’t be happier,” Pedranti advised Folks after saying sure to Boyajian’s proposal. “We at all times say that our love is a present, and this simply feels just like the icing on the cake. It is a magical time for us. I actually am the luckiest woman on the planet.”
Throughout season 17, once they first joined the present, Pedranti and Boyajian confronted some criticism from their costars, together with Simpson, who beforehand advised Us Weekly “there’s lots of flags occurring” within the relationship. There have been additionally rumors about infidelity (and sending of NSFW pics by way of Snapchat), which each events denied.
Actual Housewives of Orange County is at present streaming on Peacock. A premiere date for season 18 has but to be introduced.
