Josh Waringn was a former recurring cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Cast[]
Josh is the son of Lauri Peterson, who made up one of the five original cast members on the first season of The Real Housewives of Orange County (the first ever season of The Real Housewives franchise). He remained on the show until
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Lauri Peterson[]
Season 1[]
Josh's principal calls Lauri in Is It Hunting Season, Yet?, Josh is in juvenile hall. A teacher thought they see Josh with drugs, and with Josh's previous record law enforcement is contacted. Ashley is reluctant to handle the insurance company by herself but the situation requires Lauri's immediate attention. Lauri reminisces her life pre-divorce, and the effects it has on her children. Lauri explains to Sophia about Josh's extended absence. Lauri recalls her intense previous relationship that has lasting effects on Josh. Ashley was from another relationship and on good terms with her biological father while Sophia is too young to understand, so Josh is the one hit hardest from the separation. Lauri recalls an incident where Josh passed out drunk and had to be taken to the hospital. Counseling sessions were had, Josh states he was going through a hard time and was expelled from fighting in junior high. Lauri enrolled Josh in rehab, however, Josh relapsed. Lauri visits Josh at Juvenile Hall, with Sophia's letter to him. Lauri is under a lot of stress and tries to focus on the positive. Lauri goes out with her friend to dinner to decompress. They express frustration in the difficulty of their current dating life.
Sophie tells Lauri that she misses Josh on their way to Juvenile Hall for a hearing in Talk, Talk, Talk, Josh might be released that day. Josh is still held in Juvenile Hall for a court ordered 5 week psychiatric evaluation. Josh's biological father attends as well. Unfortunately Josh was not able to be released as the psychiatrist was absent. Lauri reveals Josh has ADHD and requires medication, which he has not been taking. Josh was charged for felony assault during the scuffle with a teacher when the teacher grabbed Josh for what they think is drugs. Josh's public defender plans for a plea bargain, Josh thinks he will go with it if that can get him home.
Vicki, Lauri, and Lauri's friend Lorelei have dinner in Cut The ‘P’ and ‘Lem’ Out of Problem and You Get ROB. Lauri mentions Josh's hearing is on Monday, Lauri struggles on whether to hire an attorney, and decides that Josh should face consequence for his actions. Therefore letting a public defender represent him. However, Lauri is relieved for the first time in years as she knows Josh is somewhere safe. The ladies console Lauri.
Later on in the same episode, Lauri attends Josh's continuation hearing. Unfortunately, Josh is 2 days short of the 60 day sentence. Lauri is frustrated and exhausted, but insists on not hiring a lawyer is a good lesson for Josh. Sophie, Steve, and Lauri go pick Josh up for the third time. Ashley doesn't want to go. Josh was finally able to go home after 2 months, everyone is overjoyed, they go to dinner. Josh states there was never any drugs, he had to take the plea deal to get out. Though he understands Lauri's decision in not hiring a lawyer. Josh recalls an incident of the boys jumping each other. They took Josh for an haircut. Josh had a lot of time to think in juvie and decides to learn from the experience and hope not to worry Lauri anymore.
Josh is indifferent toward Steve in The Finale but states he's not mature enough for Lauri (Steve is 11 years younger). Josh tells Lauri it's not just her personal life anymore when she brings Steve around them. Lauri states her kids cannot tell her who to date.
Josh was well behaved for a few weeks after getting out of juvie in Reunion, but Lauri could feel negative influences creeping back in as Josh reconnects with people. Therefore Lauri flew Josh out to Idaho to stay with her parents. Josh is now back home and back in school, working at Abercrombie and Fitch as well. Later on the ladies watch Josh's scenes, they empathize, and Lauri states his father is not involved still.
Season 2[]
Josh wasn't able to make going on the boat with Lauri and the Petersons, as he is receiving treatment 2 hours away from Orange County in The Housewives Are Back!. Lauri got Josh out of his program for a day for a beach trip, along with all the children, 7 in total. They run into Shane and his friend, Shane mentions he talked to Jo about the Playboy party to Lauri's surprise. Shane checks in with Josh, Lauri reveals a couple weeks after leaving Juvie, Josh was caught speeding with other underage kids, and has to attend a state run boarding school to finish his education. Lauri feels guilty that Josh only gets to be home on weekends.
Ashley Zarlin[]
Season 1[]
Josh calls Ashley from Juvenile Hall and the siblings talk in Upgrading Has Nothing To Do With You Honey.
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