RHOC’s Ryan Boyajian Embroiled in Alleged Gambling Scheme Controversy

The season 18 finale of The Real Housewives of Orange County ended with a dramatic twist, focusing on the engagement party of Jennifer Pedranti and Ryan Boyajian. The episode, which aired on October 31, picked up three weeks after the initial filming concluded, with the cast reacting to news that Ryan was linked to an alleged gambling scheme.

Despite never being indicted and receiving full immunity in the case, Ryan’s involvement in the scheme was a central topic of discussion. Emily Simpson was heard saying, ‘Ryan is being accused of laundering money through casinos in Vegas,’ which sparked significant reactions from the other housewives. Tamra Judge expressed her shock, saying, ‘What the f—? This is huge.’

In the episode, cameras captured Ryan and Jennifer discussing the allegations at home. Jennifer expressed her concern, stating, ‘It feels like this is a lot to me,’ while Ryan remained calm, attributing the situation to the unpredictability of life. He assured her, ‘Life throws things at you that you cannot control, and that’s why it’s called life.’

The engagement party itself was also filled with tension, particularly when Ryan joked about the rumors with his friends, including Mathew Bowyer, who is under indictment. Ryan laughed off comments calling him a ‘money launderer,’ but later confided in Terry Dubrow that he might go to jail for not cooperating with the authorities.

The other housewives were critical of Jennifer’s decision to stay with Ryan. Tamra Judge said in a confessional, ‘Jenn is an idiot if she’s gonna marry this guy after finding this out.’ Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter also expressed their concerns, suggesting that Jennifer was ‘blinded by love’ and making irresponsible decisions.

Jennifer, however, defended her relationship with Ryan, highlighting the communication and connection they share, which she lacked in her previous 23-year marriage. Despite the criticism and the legal drama surrounding Ryan, Jennifer remains committed to their relationship.