RHOC, aka The Real Housewives of Orange County, kicked off its Season 16 on Wednesday. And Bravo’s regular Shannon Beador managed to create controversy in the first episode itself.The new season premiere saw Beador joining the “BFF club” consisting of Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson.A major highlight of the episode was Heather Dubrow’s return to this show after five years. As she returned, she was seen catching up with her old friend Beador, who found out that Dubrow is now friends with Nicole James. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBeador revealed to Simpson and Kirschenheiter that she doesn’t want Dubrow to befriend James, as she once sued the millionaire’s husband, Terry. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRHOC fans couldn’t understand why Beador didn’t tell her friend Dubrow, and instead told the two housewives, who didn’t leave a chance to spill it out in front of the camera.Shannon Beador being "weird for no reason" View this post on Instagram Instagram PostCalling Dubrow a good friend, but hiding a big secret from her, has put Beador in a negative light on RHOC. Netizens found it strange that Beador didn’t tell or let anyone say a word to Dubrow about James.Viewers also found it difficult to digest how Dubrow was unaware of the fact that her husband had been sued by someone she has known for years.Check out RHOC fans’ reactions here:Raymond Buckeye@buckeyehunkShannon, you are shady & delusional for not telling Heather the deal with this Nicole woman. But I don’t understand how Heather doesn’t know about the lawsuit? This is weird, no? Im@cinfused. lol #RHOC08:18 AM · Dec 2, 20214Shannon, you are shady & delusional for not telling Heather the deal with this Nicole woman. But I don’t understand how Heather doesn’t know about the lawsuit? This is weird, no? Im@cinfused. lol #RHOCJ. Seaberry@JJSeaSo this Nicole is shady and you are hiding it from your friend Heather thus bwing shady too Shannon #RHOC08:16 AM · Dec 2, 202141So this Nicole is shady and you are hiding it from your friend Heather thus bwing shady too Shannon #RHOCQing_Drasil@TskuyomiUnitOh shit Nicole sued Heather husband…. Bitch Shannon ass stay in some mess! #RHOC! 🤣🤣🤣08:16 AM · Dec 2, 20211Oh shit Nicole sued Heather husband…. Bitch Shannon ass stay in some mess! #RHOC! 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/Rt7aMuGlAcKyle Oswalt@KyleO333Shannon should just tell Heather about Nicole. Like she's being weird for no reason #RHOC08:17 AM · Dec 2, 20212Shannon should just tell Heather about Nicole. Like she's being weird for no reason #RHOC https://t.co/x99fhnXDNFTammy Knickerbocker@TammyKnickerbo4This Nicole storyline with Shannon is more manufactured than Terry's cheekbones. #RHOC08:19 AM · Dec 2, 202112This Nicole storyline with Shannon is more manufactured than Terry's cheekbones. #RHOC@bravobygays@bravobygaysNOT SHANNON TELLING GINA & EMILY THIS NICOLE TEA AND TELLING EMILY SHE NEEDS TO FIND THE INFO! SHANNON, DO YOUR OWN DIRTY WORK! #RHOC 🍊08:39 AM · Dec 2, 2021NOT SHANNON TELLING GINA & EMILY THIS NICOLE TEA AND TELLING EMILY SHE NEEDS TO FIND THE INFO! SHANNON, DO YOUR OWN DIRTY WORK! #RHOC 🍊Lizzie Blum@nevergaudyShannon wanted to hold the Nicole/boob lawsuit from Heather as payback. Heather knew David was cheating on Shannon, but didn't tell Shannon on her 1st season. #rhoc09:36 AM · Dec 2, 2021Shannon wanted to hold the Nicole/boob lawsuit from Heather as payback. Heather knew David was cheating on Shannon, but didn't tell Shannon on her 1st season. #rhoc https://t.co/hPAKsBAhaLBravoAndBlaze@BravoAndBlazeI don’t understand Shannon’s logic about Heather talking about Nicole #RHOC08:15 AM · Dec 2, 20213I don’t understand Shannon’s logic about Heather talking about Nicole #RHOC https://t.co/qPfZOdvPc9Elijah (Eli) | STOP ASIAN HATE, BLM@Haus_Of_BravoI'm interested in seeing how this Nicole drama unfolds because there's something Shannon isn't saying, and I need it revealed. #RHOC08:07 AM · Dec 2, 2021113I'm interested in seeing how this Nicole drama unfolds because there's something Shannon isn't saying, and I need it revealed. #RHOCHonestly, Bravo@Pettymess6I'm sure Heather knows everything and anything about this nicole person. Shannon is making a big deal out of nothing #RHOC08:17 AM · Dec 2, 20211I'm sure Heather knows everything and anything about this nicole person. Shannon is making a big deal out of nothing #RHOCAll about ‘RHOC’ Season 16Season 16 has taken over Bravo’s Wednesdays. As new cast members are introduced, one can feel a major drama unfolding soon.The first episode comprised of Dubrow’s mansion tour, Beador’s insecurity, James’ secret, as well as Simpson and Kirschenheiter back-biting Beador.In the upcoming episode, viewers can expect a whole lot of drama at Dubrow’s house party where she will be seen asking the cameramen to stop filming.Reports claim that James will not be a regular on Season 16, which might be because of all the Dubrow drama. In addition to the aforementioned cast, the production has also recruited Dr. Jennifer Armstrong as the new housewife who is an MD and was seen injecting fillers in Kirschenheiter’s chin.