EXCLUSIVE: RHOC star Shannon Beador, 59, ‘plans to enter REHAB’ for alcoholism after her ‘wake-up call’ DUI arrest – having ‘spent years running from her problems’ and ignoring pals’ pleas for her to seek help

Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador is seeking rehab treatment for alcoholism after receiving a “wake-up call” when she crashed her car while driving under the influence.

The 59-year-old reality TV veteran was taken into custody following a drink and hit-and-run incident in Newport Beach, Los Angeles, on Saturday, when she was allegedly driving her car in a residential property before leaving the premises.

Speaking to DailyMail.com, friends of the embattled reality star revealed how the car crash served as a rude “wake-up call” for the mother-of-three, who has – according to insiders – spent years years of ignoring his friends. ‘ pleads to seek help for his ‘problems’.

“Shannon is considering entering rehab after her drink-driving arrest was a huge “wake-up call” for her, an inside source exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com.

“Shannon has spent the last few years running from her problems and doesn’t realize who she has become. Her castmates and friends told her she needed help, and that was before the DUI.

A Real Housewives of Orange County source exclusively told DailyMail.com that the horrific arrest was a “huge wake-up call” for Shannon.

In a video obtained by TMZ, Shannon was seen speeding through a residential neighborhood before crashing into a house.

Shannon fled the scene after cutting down the side of the house (seen here) and was arrested at her home

Shannon “hasn’t really decided whether she will pursue inpatient or outpatient treatment because she has a family to take care of, a dog that needs her and her work plans,” the source added.

The news comes just hours after TMZ released footage of Shannon’s accident, with the clip appearing to show the reality star spinning out of control before crashing into a house.

We then see her slowly backtrack before leaving again. TMZ claims a source said she eventually parked in the middle of the street and then got out of the car with her dog.

According to the police report, officers arrived on scene and found Shannon seemingly nonchalant. She “appeared emaciated,” eyewitnesses say, and was then taken into custody.

The Newport Beach Police Department confirmed she was booked into custody on the hit-and-run and DUI charges. She was released without bail.

Shannon’s lawyer, Michael Fell, told DailyMail.com: “Shannon is extremely sorry and remorseful. We will await official information on this matter as soon as it becomes available, and Shannon is prepared to accept full responsibility for her actions.

Her former RHOC co-star Kelly Dodd said she hoped the mother of three would “learn” from the arrest and become a “better” and “stronger person” as a result.

The drunk-driving hit-and-run comes days after fans watched bandmate Gina Kirschenheiter blast Shannon for continuing to bring up Gina’s drunk-driving arrest four years ago. years. Gina has been sober for several years.

The RHOC insider exclusively told DailyMail.com: “Shannon trashed Gina for her drunk driving on the show and her words are coming back to bite her in the ass now.”

“Gina is taking the high road and won’t do the same thing to Shannon as she did to her. Her silence speaks volumes about how far she’s come since her own DUI.

The reality TV personality “hasn’t completely decided whether she wants to pursue inpatient or outpatient treatment,” the source said.

It’s been a tough year for Shannon who split from her beau John Janssen, seen together on WWHL, in November 2022 after almost four years of dating.

Shannon is the mother of three daughters; Sophie, 21, and twins Adeline and Stella, both 18

The 39-year-old reality star was also outraged that Shannon kept saying she was close to having her children taken away by Child Protective Services (CPS) on the day of her arrest for drunk driving.

Shannon furiously denied saying CPS was going to take Gina’s kids, but a video proved otherwise.

“Shannon says stupid things and then she wants to act like she didn’t do it,” Gina said in a confessional. “And if you can say things that are so hurtful without even remembering that you said it, you need to go get treatment to rehab. And then when you do and you get to the fucking “I’m sorry” stage, I’ll wait for that apology.

Shannon also suffered huge heartbreak when her relationship with boyfriend John Janssen broke down after four years in November 2022.

In July, Shannon was reportedly kicked out of an Orange County bar for yelling at John’s daughter.

The alleged argument took place at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, where Shannon was spending time with John and his family after their split.

The motive for the “wild” behavior was unknown, but an eyewitness told Instagram account @igfamousbydana that Shannon looked “wasted” and “had to be restrained and removed by security.”

Speaking to PageSix, John said: “Yes, there was an argument, but it was at the end of the night, the lights were on and everyone was asked to leave.”

Shannon was previously married to David Beador with whom she has daughter Sophie, 21, and twin daughters Stella and Adeline, 18.