RHOC's Shannon to RHOSLC's Monica: Real Housewives Who Shared the Reunion Couch with Andy Cohen
Real Housewives Who Scored the Coveted Seat Next to Andy Cohen at Their First Reunions: From RHOC's Shannon to RHOSLC's Monica, discover the lucky ladies who got the chance to sit beside Andy Cohen during their inaugural reunion episodes
Sitting next to Andy Cohen at a Housewives reunion is considered a great honor, especially for newbies, and has made several reality stars the talk of the Bravo universe, from Real Housewives of Orange County's Shannon Beador to Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Monica Garcia.
During the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival, Andy admitted that some individuals are quite particular about their seating arrangements at reunions. In response, Bravo executive producer Lisa Shannon revealed that the seating chart is typically determined by the prominence of each person's storyline in the current season, as well as their current relationships with others. Additionally, the production team considers potential conflicts or conversations across the couches when making these decisions.
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Lisa added that how vocal the various Housewives are plays a role as well.
Keep scrolling for a guide to each Housewife who scored the coveted seat during her first reunion:
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Real Housewives Who Sat Next to Andy Cohen at Their 1st Reunion: RHOC's Shannon to RHOSLC's Monica
It's an undisputed Bravo fact that sitting next to Andy Cohen at a Housewives reunion — especially as a newbie — is an honor.
Several reality stars, from Shannon Beador of Real Housewives of Orange County to Monica Garcia of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, have made waves in the Bravo universe after being given a special opportunity.
During the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival, Andy acknowledged that "some people are very concerned with where they are sitting at a reunion," prompting Bravo executive producer Lisa Shannon to provide insight into the seating chart.
"Typically, the Housewife with the most compelling storyline for that season will end up sitting next to Andy. We also consider who is not getting along at the moment when dividing the couches. Additionally, we take into account who will be engaging in arguments or conversations across the couches. The level of vocalization from each Housewife also factors into the decision."
Keep scrolling for a guide to each Housewife who scored the coveted seat during her first reunion:
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Real Housewives Who Sat Next to Andy Cohen at Their 1st Reunion: RHOC's Shannon to RHOSLC's Monica
Sitting next to Andy Cohen at a Housewives reunion is considered a great honor, especially for newcomers. From Shannon Beador of Real Housewives of Orange County to Monica Garcia of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, numerous reality stars have become the center of attention in the Bravo universe after experiencing this unique opportunity.
At the Tribeca TV Festival in 2018, Andy acknowledged that some people are very concerned with their seating at a reunion. Bravo executive producer Lisa Shannon offered insight into the seating chart, explaining that it is usually based on who has the bigger story that season and who is not friendly at that moment. The couches are divided accordingly, taking into account who will be fighting or conversing with one another across the couches.
Lisa added that how vocal the various Housewives are plays a role as well.
Keep scrolling for a guide to each Housewife who scored the coveted seat during her first reunion:
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Monica Garcia ('The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City')
Following her debut on RHOSLC in 2023, Monica faced not only estrangement from her mother but also from her fellow costars. The resulting drama secured her a place next to Andy during the season 4 reunion.
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Marlo Hampton ('The Real Housewives of Atlanta')
Marlo, a former guest and "friend" on RHOA for multiple seasons, was finally elevated to main cast status for season 14. At the 2022 reunion, she confidently reaffirmed her opinion that co-star Kenya Moore lacks recognition outside of Atlanta.
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Julia Lemigova ('The Real Housewives of Miami')
Julia captured the hearts of Bravo viewers when she joined the main cast in 2021. When the season 4 reunion arrived, Julia found herself in the prime spot, even though she confessed to not having watched previous reunions for guidance on what to anticipate.
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Leah McSweeney ('The Real Housewives of New York City')
In 2020, Leah made a very memorable impression as the newbie on RHONY. When filming for the season 12 reunion kicked off, Leah quickly came for Ramona Singer.
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Tiffany Moon (The 'Real Housewives of Dallas')
Before RHOD was put on hold, Tiffany injected new life into the franchise when she was elevated from a guest to main cast member. This promotion also came with the privilege of sitting to the left of Andy for the show's final reunion in 2021, during which Tiffany clashed with Kameron Westcott.
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Shannon Beador ('The Real Housewives of Orange County')
The RHOC newbie put in the work to earn her orange after joining the season 9 cast. While filming the reunion in 2014, Shannon proudly accepted the spot near Andy.
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Kristen Taekman ('The Real Housewives of New York City')
During season 6 of RHONY, Kristen rounded out the cast and by the 2014 reunion she was butting heads with Aviva Drescher on screen.
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Kenya Moore (The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta')
After being added to the season 5 cast, Kenya was given the highly sought-after seat during the reunion, which was filmed in 2013. Her conflicts with Porsha Williams and Phaedra Parks were the focal point of discussion.
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Joanna Krupa ('The Real Housewives of Miami')
Two seasons into RHOM, Joanna made a significant impact on the franchise, and it became evident during the filming of the 2013 reunion. She brought an extraordinary amount of drama to the Bravo special while engaging in a heated dispute with Lisa Hochstein.
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Aviva Drescher ('The Real Housewives of New York City')
Aviva joined the cast of the fifth season in 2012, and quickly made an impression by sitting next to Andy during her introduction. By the end of the season, she had fallen out with former allies Ramona and Sonja Morgan after a tumultuous trip to St. Barts.
