The Real Housewives of Orange County’s resident newcomer, Jennifer Pedranti, is gearing up for her debut season on the franchise amid divorce proceedings from her estranged husband of 18 years, William Pedranti. And it’s all set to play out on season 17 of RHOC.
Back in March, it was confirmed that Jennifer would be RHOCs newest full-time housewife, and she was brought into the group by her friend Tamra Judge.
Her divorce is set to serve as a major storyline for Jennifer after her husband, William, fired cheating allegations at the star. He claims that Jennifer cheated on him with her now-boyfriend, CUT fitness member Ryan Boyajian.
Per Bravo, Jennifer is “currently navigating her recent split from her husband, Will, who runs her family business, as they share a home. Her alleged affair with her now boyfriend and CUT Fitness member Ryan has been the subject of the gossip mill in town. Her friendship with Tamra is put to the test, as she is forced to explain the rumors and confront difficult truths.”
In court documents obtained by RadarOnline, William filed for divorce back in March 2022, citing “irreconcilable differences” and not infidelity as the reason for the split. He claimed they have been separated since 2021.
According to the petition, which William did of his own volition without a lawyer, the “bio-tech entrepreneur” is asking for legal and joint custody of their four children, Dawson, 15, Grayson 13, Everleigh, 11, and Dominic, 8.
In Jennifer’s Instagram bio, she boasts she’s the mother of six children. It’s unknown whether the other two children are from a previous relationship and/or are adults.
The divorce is shaping up to be a lot more amicable than most as William has agreed to pay Jennifer spousal support. He only asks that his own separate property be awarded to him. Jennifer seems to be on board as well as she has agreed that they should share custody of the children and is vying for monthly support from William.
Season 17 of The Real Housewives of Orange County is set to premiere on Wednesday, June 7, at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.