Shannon Beador Officially Settles Ongoing Lawsuit with Ex John Janssen

Mar. 15, 2025

Shannon Beador and John Janssen.Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

It’s case closed forShannon BeadorandJohn Janssen.

In the filing, Janssen stated he and Beador came to a settlement and checked the box that an upcoming filing for dismissal would be “unconditional” and submitted within 45 days.

Shannon Beador and John Janssen.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

It is unclear what the terms of the settlement are, but the details of the case have been heavily documented on this season ofThe Real Housewives of Orange County.

In parts one and two of the season 18 reunion, which aired at the beginning of November, Beador explained that after some back-and-forth, she offered Janssen an agreed $70,000 if they signed a mutual non-disparagement agreement.

She claimed he denied her request, whichAlexis Bellino, who is a “friend” this season and is currently engaged to Janssen, previously said was because Janssen felt a need to defend himself given the publicity of the case.

Throughout the season, the ladies questioned Beador’s story about what Janssen’s intentions behind the $75,000 payment was. On their cast trip, sheseemingly confirmedthere were discussions of a loan after insisting the money was a gift.

“I did need money at the time,” Beador said in an interviewTamra JudgeandHeather Dubrowbrought up at a cast dinner. “[Janssen] said ‘I wish you could get a low-interest loan,’ and I go, ‘Well you have money.’”

Shannon Beador and John Janssen.Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images

WhenEmily Simpson,who is a lawyer, questioned if there were “any communications” indicating the transaction was a loan, Beador’s answer further surprised the group.

“There is one a few days after the promissory note,” Shannon admitted.

In a prior episode, John made a rare appearance in front of the cameras after vowing not to be on this season ofRHOC.He explained in a confessional alongside Bellino that he filed a lawsuit against Shannon for alleged loanshe gave her for a facelift.

“Shannon has an interesting relationship with the truth,” he added.

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The Real Housewives of Orange Countyairs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

source: people.com