AceShowbiz - Reality star Shannon Beador shares a harrowing photo of her bloodied face, revealing the impact of a DUI arrest that has become a focal point in "The Real Housewives of Orange County" season 18.

In an emotional preview for the show's upcoming premiere, Beador, 60, sits down with co-star Heather Dubrow to discuss the incident. She claims that prior to the crash, she was in an argument with ex-boyfriend John Janssen, who allegedly called her a "drunken idiot."

Beador confesses to losing control of her car after leaving Janssen's house. An emotional Dubrow, 55, is visibly shocked as Beador pulls out a selfie from the night of the accident, showing severe injuries to her eye and face, with blood running down her neck.

The incident has cast a spotlight on Beador's alcohol consumption. During a conversation with fellow Housewife Emily Simpson, she states that she's "a two-drink max person right now." However, Simpson questions whether she would consider sobriety.

On-again, off-again best friend Tamra Judge also confronts Beador about her drinking habits. Beador denies having an alcohol problem, claiming she "had a really bad night."

Despite Beador's defenses, the preview hints that her drinking has become a topic of concern among the Housewives. In one clip, Judge bluntly asks Dubrow if she believes Beador has a drinking problem, to which Dubrow responds affirmatively.

Beador's arrest in September 2023 resulted in charges of driving under the influence and hit-and-run. She was subsequently sentenced to three years of probation, community service, and an alcohol program.

The ordeal has deeply affected Beador, who confides that she thinks about the crash every morning. However, she expresses frustration at being labeled as a "drunk in need of help," stating that it was an isolated incident.

The full impact of Beador's DUI arrest will unfold in Season 18 of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," premiering on Bravo on July 11 at 9 P.M. ET.