Tamra Judge Reveals Shocking Detail About John Janssen and Shannon Beador’s Lawsuit: ‘They Weren’t Even Together When He Lent Her the Money’

John Janssen is taking legal action against his ex, Shannon Beador, over a financial dispute surrounding her facelift. John claims he loaned Shannon the money to help cover the procedure, but Shannon insists the funds were a gift, not a loan. This difference in interpretation has sparked a lawsuit, with John seeking repayment and standing firm on his position. He believes Shannon must return the money without any restrictions, including the “disparagement clause” Shannon allegedly included in her settlement offer.

Enter Real Housewives of Orange County co-star, Tamra Judge, who has not been shy about offering her opinion on the situation. Tamra has repeatedly supported John’s side throughout the season, maintaining that Shannon and John “weren’t even together when he loaned her the money.”

Tamra Judge Reveals Key Details in the Dispute

According to Tamra, Shannon attempted to settle the matter by offering to repay John, but he refused. The reason? John wanted to preserve his right to speak freely, declining any deal that would silence him in the process. After rejecting Shannon’s offer, John proceeded with filing the lawsuit, and Tamra had plenty to say about it.

In a conversation with US Weekly, Tamra addressed rumors suggesting John might be using the infamous “drunken tapes” of Shannon as leverage against her. Tamra denied these claims, stating that the idea was entirely fabricated by Shannon. According to Tamra, “This is something that Shannon made up,” and it’s one of the reasons John is unwilling to sign any agreement that might compromise his ability to defend himself publicly.

Why John Turned Down Shannon’s Settlement Offer

Tamra further explained why John rejected Shannon’s repayment plan. She revealed that Shannon’s offer included multiple conditions that John found unacceptable. “There were a lot of stipulations with giving the money,” Tamra said. “It wasn’t even the full amount he was asking for—it was a payment plan. And there were several things Shannon wanted him to sign.”

Additionally, Tamra hinted at the existence of an email thread that could prove crucial in John’s case. According to Tamra, this email thread shows that Shannon was fully aware that the money was a loan and not a gift, as she now claims. Tamra also pointed out that Shannon and John were no longer in a relationship when the money was loaned, further emphasizing that it was not a friendly “gift” from an ex, but a legitimate loan.

What’s Next for Shannon Beador?

With the lawsuit still pending, it remains to be seen how Shannon will respond. If she doesn’t settle soon, fans of Real Housewives of Orange County might witness this legal battle unfold further in upcoming episodes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo.