Spoiler Alert: Details regarding the November 7, 2021 episode of 'RHOSLC' are discussed below.Well, the moment Bravo viewers have all been waiting for finally aired during tonight's Real Housewives of Salt Lake City episode, and it certainly didn't disappoint. When news broke back in March 2021 that Jen Shah was arrested on federal fraud charges it didn't take much time before Bravo revealed that the cameras were, in fact, rolling. Say what?
Fans finally got to feast their eyes on the intense moment when the FBI, NYPD, and Homeland Security showed up to the Beauty Lab + Laser parking lot looking for Jen Shah. Since then, fans have urged Bravo to fire Jen after it was revealed that she reportedly stole millions in a telemarketing scheme over the course of a decade.
As cameras captured the entire thing, viewers were quick to chime in with their thoughts, referring to the dramatic moment as one of the best Housewives episodes ever, and we don't blame them! So, what really went down during the shocking RHOSLC arrest? Let's dive in!
Jen Shah Receives Jarring Phone Call
Fellow RHOSLC cast member, Meredith Marks planned a three-day trip to Vail, Colorado, however, the trip took a major left turn before the ladies even left Salt Lake City. While Meredith and Mary Cosby would be meeting the cast in Vail, Heather Gay, Whitney Rose, Lisa Barlow, Jennifer Nguyen, and of course, Jen Shah all departed from the Beauty Lab + Laser parking lot in what was meant to be a fun girls road trip.
Well, things went sour quickly when Jen Shah received a jarring phone call that led her to have Whitney Rose turn her mic off. After making eye contact with the camera and having whatever information she was fed set in, it was clear Jen was in some sort of pickle. Fans have wondered who was on the other end of the call, leaving many to assume it was Jen's husband, Sharrief Shah Sr., as she answered the call saying "Hi! Baby."
The FBI Showed Up 12 Minutes Later
After ending the call, Jen brokes some rather unfortunate news to her castmates, claiming that Sharrief was in the hospital experiencing internal bleeding and that she had to rush to the hospital to figure out what was going on. Viewers were quick to call out Jen for creating a story off the top of her head, however, the RHOSLC ladies were able to put two and two together when the FBI, NYPD, and Homeland Security showed up in search for Jen Shah.
"We're looking for Jen Shah!" the FBI was heard saying, leaving Whitney, Heather, Lisa, and Jennie in dismay. The reality of the situation quickly set in when Barlow shared that she didn't think the Sharrief internal bleeding story was true, and that was quickly confirmed when Whitney Rose connected having turned off her mic with her being in some sort of trouble.
The intense scene left viewers in utter shock, especially considering Jen Shah left the parking lot only 12 minutes before the feds showed up. RHOSLC fans are certain that the FBI had been following Shah for years, and after disclosing her location on the phone call, it didn't take much time for them to show up.
Fans are now declaring the series a "thriller," and rightfully so! "The anticipation around finally seeing the full cut of Jen Shah's escape before the feds showed up looking for her was sky high, but this moment completely lived up to it. The suspense, the editing, the music, the 12 minutes of it all. #RHOSLC is now a thriller!" @gibsonoma tweeted out.
Fans Were On The Edge Of Their Seat
Fans were on the edge of their seat for the last few minutes of the episode, and we were too! While viewers have witnessed some of the most dramatic moments occur throughout Housewives history, including Teresa Giudice's time in prison and of course, Erika Jayne's ongoing lawsuits, however, nothing of this magnitude has ever been witnessed.
@KateCasey tweeted out just how shocking a moment the FBI raid truly was! "The end of tonight’s #RHOSLC is a heart racer. Still can't believe a real housewife was arrested by homeland Still can’t believe a real housewife was arrested by homeland security and NYPD officers while an episode was being filmed!" Same, Kate. Same!
Fans were riveted by the editing, music, and production of the intense scene, so much that they are referring to the episode as Emmy-worthy! Considering the Real Housewives has yet to receive any Emmy nominations, this scene may have just secured them a possible in, and viewers are definitely on-board with that!
During tonight's WWHL, Andy Cohen referred to next week's episode, where the ladies are officially let in on the true nature of Jen Shah's arrest, as a "top 5 of any Housewives episode!" So, it's safe to say that we'll be tuning in.
