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'She is manipulative': RHOC's Shannon Beador ridiculed for saying 'getting a DUI is the stupidest thing'

Shannon Beador was involved in a DUI hit and run in September 2023

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: In a recently resurfaced video, Shannon Beador from 'RHOC' talks about Gina Kirschenheiter getting a DUI and says how it is 'the stupidest thing that could happen to anyone'.

The video has since gone viral with users ridiculing her since she was recently involved in DUI hit and run.

A user wrote, "Shannon has always been a hypocrite and it’s one of the main reasons she grinds my gears" while another commented, "Shannon is always a crybaby and super hypocritical."

A third user chimed in saying, "I love when this stuff comes back around" while another wrote, "Aged like milk. Shannon is eating her words now! Such a fool. I wonder how this will be handled in the next season."

A user even wrote, "Shannon has had alcohol problems since way before the show. David even said in the divorce that she had alcohol problems and erratic behavior. But everyone has always seen her as the victim. She is manipulative, gaslights and is a huge hypocrite.

Shannon Beador sentenced to 'three years of probation' for alleged DUI hit and run in 2023

'Real Housewives of Orange County' star Shannon Beador, aged 59, received her sentencing following her arrest for an alleged DUI hit and run in September 2023.

She was sentenced to three years of probation and mandated to complete 40 hours of community service. Additionally, Beador will need to participate in a nine-month alcohol program. She has already paid restitution for the damage caused to the house during the incident.

Shannon Beador's attorney, Michael L. Fell, released a statement on her behalf to PEOPLE writing," Shannon pleaded no contest/nolo contendere this morning to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving when she had a blood-alcohol level of .08 or above. The Orange County District Attorney's Office argued that Shannon should be sentenced to jail and convicted of DUI and a hit-and-run. But after receiving legal arguments from both sides, the judge denied the prosecutor's request and dismissed the hit-and-run."

"In so ruling, the judge acknowledged that Shannon had made full restitution to the homeowner in this matter, who did not desire prosecution, and admitted her wrongdoing at an early stage of the proceedings. As we first reported she would, Shannon took full responsibility for her actions and accepted the judge’s sentence of 40 hours of community service, 9 months of alcohol classes and the standard three years of unsupervised/informal probation," it continued.

"Shannon states: 'I am grateful that no one else was injured besides me in this incident. I have learned so much from my terrible mistake that night and realize that driving any distance while impaired is too far.'"

'RHOC' star Shannon Beador celebrates Easter with fellow Bravo star Jeff Lewis

Shannon Beador has a long-standing friendship with fellow Bravo star Jeff Lewis. When news of her DUI first surfaced, Lewis expressed his shock, stating that her actions were out of character.

"Unfortunately [Shannon] got a DUI on Saturday night. She was also in a car accident. She was injured, so she’s going to be recovering," Lewis, 53, shared. "Shannon and I have been friends for a very long time. I was shocked — she called me yesterday and we talked for a while — and I was shocked because I’ve never known Shannon to ever, ever drink and drive."

"I will tell you she’s accepting full accountability," he continued. "She is ashamed, she’s embarrassed." Lewis also clarified that he didn't believe Shannon was "an alcoholic" but rather was "going through a lot of personal struggles."

Recently, Shannon Beador and Jeff Lewis celebrated Easter together. She shared a picture of the outing, writing, "The Easter celebration continues with @jljefflewis! Tune in tomorrow to Jeff Lewis Live @siriusxm Channel 102 at 9 am Pacific!"

Shannon Beador is 'proud' of her daughter Sophie Beador for running the 'toughest half marathon in Texas'

'RHOC' star Shannon Beador expressed her pride in her daughter Sophie Beador for completing the "toughest half marathon in Texas."

Shannon shared pictures of her daughter's race with her friends cheering her on. In the caption, she wrote, "SO PROUD of @sophiebeador who just ran her first half marathon, the Bearathon, which is the toughest half marathon in Texas! And the support from Reese and her roommates was beyond sweet! It’s just an amazing blessing to watch my daughter set goals for herself and accomplish them!"