Jennifer Pedranti Reveals What Happened Confronting Her Ex at His Home, Discusses Court Battle Over Unpaid Support, and Shares RHOC Reunion Drama as Katie Praises Shannon’s Performance

Real Housewives of Orange County star Jennifer Pedranti is once again heading to court with her ex-husband, William Pedranti, as he continues to fail in paying the court-ordered child support and alimony. The 47-year-old opened up about her ongoing legal struggles during a recent appearance on Jeff Lewis Live, alongside her RHOC co-star Katie Ginella.

“We are going back to court because this has been dragging on for a while now,” Jennifer shared on the SiriusXM show. She revealed that her ex had sent her an email a few months ago, stating that he had a shift in his career and needed some time. “I understood that, but then there was no communication,” she explained.

After weeks without payments, Jennifer decided to take matters into her own hands and confront William at his home. “I just knocked on the door and said, ‘Hey, I gotta know—are we doing this? Are you okay? Are we going to resume payments soon?’” she recalled. But William wasn’t receptive. “He didn’t want to communicate at all and was basically like, ‘Get outta here,’” Jennifer revealed.

Realizing her efforts were futile, Jennifer knew she had to escalate the situation. “I had given it time, I tried. But after that, I spoke with my attorney, filed a contempt case, and opened a case with child support services.”

Aside from not receiving regular payments, Jennifer also hasn’t received the substantial lump sum that William was ordered to pay. “Nope, and I know I’m going to be judged for saying this,” she admitted. Jennifer’s boyfriend, Ryan Boyajian, has been supportive but frustrated by the situation. “I do believe my ex-husband is in a different financial position now,” she confessed. “I wish he’d just talk to me, for the kids’ sake. Thankfully, we live with Ryan, I have a job, and we’re okay. But I don’t know what else to do.”

While Jennifer is pursuing legal action for William’s lack of payments, William has also filed his own documents, attempting to have the court reassess what he owes. “He’s petitioned for a court date to possibly lower his payments,” she explained. “It’s going to be a big change for the kids and me, but we weren’t receiving anything anyway. Communication would’ve been so helpful. Now, it’s just ugly.”

Jennifer reflected on the tough situation, acknowledging that both she and William are now locked in a legal battle. “It’s really unfortunate. I have a court date, and now he has one too.”

Behind the Scenes of the RHOC Reunion

During the same interview, Jennifer and Katie also shared their experiences from the season 18 reunion taping, which lasted around 12 hours. Jennifer spoke about how Shannon Beador, 60, managed the intense day of filming. “I talked to her the day after the reunion, and she was running around like crazy. It was a lot for her—the whole season was a lot for her,” Jennifer revealed. Katie chimed in, saying, “She did great.”

Jennifer continued, describing Shannon’s frenetic state after the reunion. “She was frazzled, trying to get everything done because she was about to leave town.”

For Katie, this was her first reunion experience, and she admitted it took a toll. “It took me two days to recover,” she said. “When Andy [Cohen] said, ‘We’re wrapping,’ I was like, ‘We are?’ It went by so quickly, at least for me. I was like, ‘That was fast.’”

Jennifer agreed, noting that many of the cast felt the taping wrapped earlier than expected. “Everybody said they thought we’d go later,” she added.

The episode also touched on rumors about Shannon’s behavior on the set of Love Hotel. Jeff Lewis, Shannon’s longtime friend, acknowledged the rumors, saying he was giving Shannon “space” after hearing the stories. “And then I’ll circle back,” he added.

Don’t Miss RHOC Season 18

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 continues to air every Thursday at 9/8c on Bravo, bringing more drama and emotional moments to the forefront.