The Turbulent Rollercoaster of Shannon and David Beador's Relationship: From Cheating to Court Battles and Beyond

Shannon Beador and her ex-husband David Beador have experienced a tumultuous relationship, both during their marriage and after their divorce. They were married in 2000 and had three daughters together: Sophie in 2002, and twins Stella and Adeline in 2004. Shannon became a cast member of The Real Housewives of Orange County in season 9, which aired in 2014, and viewers witnessed the aftermath of David's infidelity on the Bravo series.

Shannon, a former cast member of Girlfriends Guide to Divorce, faced a challenging situation in 2015 during season 10 when she found out about her spouse's long-term infidelity. Despite the turmoil, the couple decided to seek counseling instead of going their separate ways. Shannon's unwavering commitment to her family was evident when she shared on the show, "I will do whatever it takes to keep my family together. Divorce has never been an option for me."

The couple attempted to salvage their relationship following the infidelity controversy by renewing their marriage vows in 2016. However, their reconciliation was short-lived as they declared their separation in October 2017. Shannon explained in a statement to BravoTV.com that they had made the difficult decision to separate after much contemplation. Despite the split, they are dedicated to co-parenting their three daughters and request privacy during this time of transition.

The Bravolebrity disclosed during the RHOC season 12 reunion, a month later, that it was David who had decided to end their marriage. She expressed her disappointment and revealed how difficult it has been for her. The couple had gone on a trip to Hawaii in hopes of reconciling, but David left early. Upon her return home, he informed her that their marriage was over.

Their split wasn't officially finalized until April 2019, and according to a source, Shannon was eager to put it behind her. This came after David filed a request to restrict her from consuming alcohol eight hours before or during her time with their children, leading to speculation that he was trying to delay the process and avoid paying her. Since then, Shannon's ex-husband has moved on with actress Lesley Beador, whom he married in October 2020. However, the couple's own relationship ended in divorce in September 2022, just months after they welcomed their daughter Anna Love.

Keep scrolling for a look back at Shannon and David’s ups and downs over the years:

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Shannon Beador and Ex-Husband David Beador's Ups and Downs Through the Years: Infidelity, Legal Battles and More

Shannon Beador and her ex-husband David Beador have had a tumultuous relationship, experiencing both highs and lows before and after their separation. They were married in 2000 and had three daughters together: Sophie in 2002 and twins Stella and Adeline in 2004. Shannon's appearance on The Real Housewives of Orange County in season 9 shed light on David's infidelity, which was later documented on the Bravo series.

In 2015, during season 10, the Girlfriends Guide to Divorce actress found out that her spouse had been engaging in a prolonged extramarital affair. Instead of separating, the couple chose to seek help through couples counseling. Shannon expressed her unwavering commitment to her family, stating that divorce was never an option for her and that she was willing to do whatever it takes to keep her family intact.

The couple's marriage seemed to have recovered after the cheating incident as they even renewed their vows in 2016. However, their reconciliation was short-lived as they eventually announced their separation in October 2017. Shannon expressed in a statement to BravoTV.com that the decision to separate was not an easy one, but they remain dedicated to co-parenting their three daughters. Despite the unfortunate turn of events, they ask for privacy during this transitional period, particularly for the sake of their children.

After a month, the Bravolebrity disclosed in the RHOC season 12 reunion that David was the one who decided to end their marriage. She expressed that it was not what she wanted and it has been immensely difficult for her. She had hoped that their trip to Hawaii would fix everything, but unfortunately, David left early. Upon returning home, he informed her that their relationship was over.

According to a source, Shannon and David's split was not finalized until April 2019. In December 2018, the insider revealed that Shannon was eager to have the divorce over with, as David had filed a request to prevent her from consuming alcohol before or during her time with their children. The source also claimed that David was prolonging the process in an effort to avoid paying out to Shannon. After the split, Shannon's ex-husband began a new relationship with Lesley Beador, whom he married in October 2020. However, David filed for divorce from Lesley in September 2022, despite the couple welcoming their daughter Anna Love in February 2021.

Keep scrolling for a look back at Shannon and David’s ups and downs over the years:

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2000

The twosome tied the knot at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego.

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2002

Shannon and David became first-time parents with the birth of their daughter Sophie.

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2004

The Beador family expanded with the addition of twins Stella and Adeline.

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2015

David’s affair played out on season 10 of RHOC in June. That same month, Shannon exclusively opened up to Us about how she overcame the betrayal.

"After discovering the infidelity, our relationship hit some rough patches, but eventually we decided to attend a Couples Retreat," she revealed. "With a 90 percent success rate in repairing marriages, we underwent the process and gained valuable insights and tools to mend our relationship."

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2017

The couple announced in October that they were separating after 17 years of marriage.

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2018

David requested in December that Shannon be prohibited from drinking alcohol eight hours before or during her time with their daughters amidst their controversial divorce proceedings.

According to court documents obtained by Us, the mother admitted to self-medicating with alcohol on television within the last month, which has been deemed harmful to the children. In response, Shannon filed her own document claiming that the petitioner was motivated by anger and a desire to hurt and embarrass her, and that his actions were meant to gain media attention and exert control.

The reality TV personality was ultimately not barred from consuming alcohol around her children.

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2019

Shannon and David’s divorce was finalized in April. The Real for Real businesswoman described the moment of closure as “a tough day that ended in celebration” in an Instagram post. 

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2021

In August, Shannon filed an emergency court order accusing her ex-husband of preventing their daughters from appearing on RHOC due to his fear that they might speak negatively about their stepmother, leading to yet another legal dispute between the former couple.

David responded with his own set of court documents, expressing his desire to protect his new family from being exposed to a reality television show. He found it troubling that the proposed limitations were not acceptable to Shannon and her counsel, especially considering they both have joint legal custody. David was also concerned that Shannon's refusal to accept the narrowly tailored limitations indicated her intention to reference him, his new wife, and their daughter during filming of the 16th season of the show.

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2023

In June, the former couple had two chance encounters. The first was at The Quiet Woman restaurant in Corona del Mar, California, and the second was at the graduation ceremony of Stella and Adeline's high school, where they even posed for a family photo.

After not having spoken for five years, Shannon and her ex-husband encountered each other at a dining establishment. Shannon later shared an Instagram selfie of the pair's reunion and revealed that it was their first time speaking in years. During an appearance on SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live, Shannon detailed how she approached her ex-husband and insisted on taking a picture together for their children. Despite her ex-husband having a few cocktails, he agreed to the photo. Shannon expressed sadness at how excited her daughters were to see their parents together again.