RHOC’s Shannon Beador Talks Being “Hurt” by Emily’s Spanx Joke & Her Weight Struggles as Heather Calls Out Emily’s Behavior, Plus Emily Speaks Out
Shannon Beador is speaking out about the comments Emily Simpson made about her Spanx on the finale episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County on Thursday night.
Following the airing of the episode, which seemingly saw Emily, 49, joking with
“No one’s body is perfect,” Heather Dubrow, 56, began on the October 30 episode of the RHOC: After Show.
“But to tease, like, ‘Oh, she squeezed her body in,’ I don’t remember exactly what was said. I do remember it hurt my feelings … It hurt my feelings, especially when Emily had such an issue last year,” Shannon replied, signaling Emily’s own hurt feelings over Heather requesting she bring her own jeans to a charity fashion show.
According to Shannon, she’s struggled with her weight in recent years and has been open about wearing Spanx.
“It’s been frustrating that when I was finally at my perfect weight, all of a sudden, I started gaining it again. And I’m like, getting blood tests, I’m trying to figure it out why, cuz I’m eating clean. But it hurt my feelings. I openly say, I’m wearing a corset, duct taping my stomach, years ago. [I’m] never gonna go back to the duct tape, but I wear the Spanx. I do that. It’s like, self-deprecating and I admit it,” she explained.
Meanwhile, in her own After Show segment, Emily denied that the comments she made about Spanx were in direct reference to Shannon.
“I was not talking about Shanon specifically. I have a problem with Spanx. I don’t like Spanx. I’ve always said Spanx reminds me of a can of biscuits. Everything pops out,” she insisted. “It was not body-shaming … It wasn’t mean.”
“I was not body-shaming Shannon. I think she’s beautiful. I wasn’t, and if it looks that way, it wasn’t my intent. I was talking about Spanx in general, on anyone,” she continued.
As for Jenn and Gretchen, they said that, looking back, they wished they’d handled things differently.
“I was laughing. Emily’s funny. And then whenever I saw Shannon’s reaction, I felt like sh*t, like ‘I owe my friend an apology.’ I should not have been laughing at that,” Jenn admitted.
“The way Emily says things, it can be funny the way she says it. But when you go back and you repeat what you said, you’re like, ‘That didn’t sound funny.’ I think looking back, I wish I had said, like, something,” Gretchen replied.
“We should’ve said something,” Jenn agreed.
Robert Irwin’s Adorable ‘Cinderella’ Dance With 4-Year-Old Niece Earns a ‘Perfect 10’ From Fans
Fan-favorite Robert Irwin charmed fans with a Halloween performance fit for a fairy tale. The “Dancing With the Stars” contestant shared a heartwarming video of himself dancing with his 4-year-old niece, Grace, writing, “Promised Cinderella a dance for Halloween. I’m really happy these dancing skills are coming in handy ☺️.” The sweet clip instantly captured fans’ hearts, earning a “Perfect 10” across social media.
DWTS fans praised the wildlife conservationist for showing his softer side off the ballroom floor.
Former DWTS winner and Robert’s sister, Bindi Irwin, couldn’t help but gush over her brother’s touching moment with her daughter.
“Thank you for being such a wonderful uncle and brother and friend,” she wrote in the comments. “We love you so much. You just made Grace’s entire year.”
Their mother, Terri Irwin, also chimed in with love, writing, “You made Grace’s dream come true!”
The proud family moment delighted “Dancing With the Stars” fans, who have followed Robert’s journey since his debut this season with partner Witney Carson.
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One fan wrote: “Now you’re her perfect perfect partner 😭🩷🥹”
Former ‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro Kym Johnson-Herjavec also chimed in and wrote: “Can you be more adorable ❤️”
Another fan shared: “This is literally the cutest thing I have ever seen in my whole entire life! My favorite Disney movie has come to life and I love it even more!🩵”
A fan wrote: “This is the most precious thing I’ve actually ever seen.”
One fan declared it as: “Best dance of the season!!”
“She is the bell of the ball!!! Absolutely beautiful!!! What an amazing uncle you are, luckiest little girl🥹🥰,” wrote another fan.
Why Bindi Irwin Missed Her Brother’s DWTS Performance
Bindi, who won “Dancing With the Stars” Season 21, has been cheering her younger brother on from home. The 27-year-old revealed that she, her husband, Chandler Powell, and their daughter, Grace, had all come down with a bug during Halloween week.
“Chandler, Grace, and I all got a bug and I’ve completely lost my voice now…so we will be cheering (quietly) from our living room for Robert and Witney,” Bindi wrote on Instagram Oct. 28. “They have an incredible dance for Halloween week, beyond proud of their hard work and dedication.”
Terri Irwin replied in the comments, “Sending get well vibes!”
This marked the second week in a row that Bindi missed being in the ballroom. The previous week, she stayed home while Grace recovered from a cold.
The Irwin Family’s Unbreakable Bond
Despite her absence, Bindi has been one of Robert’s biggest supporters. Earlier this year, she celebrated his “Dancing With the Stars” casting, writing, “Robert, you are going to absolutely shine in the ballroom. I wish I could express the magnitude of how proud I am of you and everything you have achieved.”
Robert, 21, later shared that he’s been following his sister’s advice closely. “She said, ‘Just try and give it your all, but enjoy and make it your own,’” he told E! News in September. “I was so proud of her, watching her light up the ballroom. Proudest little brother in the world. That’s why I’m here, that’s why I’m doing this.”
As Robert continues to make his mark on “Dancing With the Stars,” his fairytale “Cinderella” moment with Grace has given fans yet another reason to cheer him on, both as a dancer and as the world’s sweetest uncle.
