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Jennifer Pedranti Reacts to Criticism About Ryan Boyajian: "I Actually..."

RHOC's Jennifer Pedranti said her "eyes are open" when it comes to her relationship with fiancé Ryan Boyajian.

By Shannon Raphael

Jennifer Pedranti is clapping back at critics of her relationship with Ryan Boyajian.

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The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member, who got engaged to Ryan in April 2024, spoke exclusively with The Daily Dish about why she doesn't care about outside opinions.

"My eyes are open. I actually see things very clearly," Jennifer told us. "I'm probably in the best spot I've been in in a long time, and I know in other people's opinions, it's a low spot, but I feel like I can only go up from here. And I'm excited."

After Jennifer and Ryan's engagement party happened on the RHOC Season 18 finale, a news article came out about his close friend Matt's alleged involvement in an MLB gambling scandal. Now that Ryan has been granted immunity in the legal drama, Jennifer is looking ahead to her next chapter. 

"I'm excited about where I'm at. I'm excited about where my kids are," she continued to The Daily Dish, referring to her five kids Harrison, Dawson, Greyson, Everleigh, and Dominic Pedranti, who she shares with ex-husband Will Pedranti. "I'm excited about forging friendships with these women, still learning about them and the future. I'm excited about it."

Jennifer Pedranti reveals what's next for her and Ryan Boyajian

In addition to planning her wedding with Ryan (which she teased will likely take place in the Bahamas next summer), Jennifer and Ryan are considering where they want to live.

As viewers saw on RHOC Season 18, Jennifer and her five kids moved in with Ryan after she got evicted from her rental home. Now, the couple is debating whether they should renovate Ryan's home or start over somewhere new.

"Ryan and I understand everything is so expensive right now, so it's like, are we better off to put money here?" Jennifer shared with us. "So for now, it's either putting some renovations in Ryan's [house] or looking [for a new house], but we have not even started looking."

Jennifer Pedranti and Ryan Boyajian posing in front of a step and repeat.

The orange holder admitted that it did take some time for her kids to adjust to living at Ryan's place, but they are all thriving now. 

"It took a minute to settle in [to Ryan's house]," Jennifer said. "There were times when I kind of thought, 'What did we do?' Because it was too much for Ryan. I felt like I was riding the kids about things I didn't used to ride the kids about. Now, I can say I think it's home for everyone. Like we all feel home. We all have our routine, we all have space, we feel settled. And I have to say, that's a priceless feeling."

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