Shannon Beador looked glum as she stepped out in Newport Beach on Friday, amid her recovery from alcoholism and the news that her DUI was three times the legal limit on the night of her arrest in September 2023.
The 59-year-old Bravo TV personality, who is focused on getting healthy, wore a black sweatshirt and black leggings during the solo outing.
On Friday, TMZ reported that the “Real Housewives of Orange County” star was officially charged with drunk driving and hit-and-run. Law enforcement sources told the website that her blood alcohol level was 0.24% when she crashed into the side of a house.
Beador’s blonde curls cascaded down her chest and she placed a pair of large black sunglasses on her head. She was carrying a bottle of Essentia water and walking down a path in black sneakers with white soles.
Still wearing an arm cast, she sat down at one point, holding her phone to her ear while chatting with someone.
Latest appearance: Shannon Beador looked dejected as she stepped out in Newport Beach on Friday while recovering from alcoholism
Casual: The 59-year-old Bravo TV personality, who is focused on getting healthy, wore a black sweatshirt and black leggings during the solo outing
Beador broke her silence a few days ago, exactly a month to the day after she was arrested for driving under the influence.
In a clip posted to her Instagram account, she walked down a residential street with her dog Archie, where she recorded herself delivering a quick message to her 1.3 million followers.
“I know it’s been a while since I posted and there’s been a lot of talk about everything that’s happened lately,” she said of the Sept. 17 incident.
She continued: “Unfortunately I am unable to comment at the moment; But there will come a time when I can – and I plan to be open, honest and authentic.”
Beador added: “Right now I’m focused on getting healthy, getting back to myself and going for walks with Archie.”
The mother of one is in the early stages of recovery from the aftermath of her accident, in which authorities say she crashed into a house, parked in the middle of the street and then pretended to walk her dog.
According to insiders who spoke to TMZ, she attended an “outpatient behavioral wellness program with an alcohol component.”
Beador wants to “help make things right” by compensating the property owner for the damage caused, the source said, saying she will pay for any necessary repairs to the home.
Progressing recovery: Beador’s blonde locks cascaded over her chest and she placed a pair of large black sunglasses on her head while revealing the cast on her left arm
Moving on: Shannon plans to continue appearing with her RHOC co-stars Tamra Judge, 56, and Vicki Gunvalson, 61, on their alcohol-themed Tres Amigas comedy shows
Sought After: The trio recently added a second date to their tour stop in Phoenix after the first sold out
In the meantime, Shannon plans to continue appearing with her RHOC costars Tamra Judge, 56, and Vicki Gunvalson, 61, on their alcohol-themed Tres Amigas comedy shows.
The trio recently added a second date to their tour stop in Phoenix after the first sold out. According to the insider, Beador will refrain from “drinking on stage” at the shows, which include a pre-show cocktail party.
The next Tres Amigas show is scheduled for November 16th at comedy venue Stand Up Live! planned in Phoenix. Phoenix, where attendees must purchase at least two drinks in the showroom.
While the situation is still “very fresh” for her, the source told the magazine Beador is focused on getting professional help following the incident.