Alexis Bellino is formally returning to “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” however her comeback could also be removed from peaceable given her points with castmate Shannon Beador.
The truth TV star was a fan favourite throughout her time on the Bravo collection; nonetheless, she obtained on Beador’s mistaken facet. Though the pair didn’t resolve their drama earlier than Bellino’s exit, her return will spark renewed hatred as she is presently relationship her co-star’s ex-boyfriend.
Alexis Bellino To Star On Season 18 Of ‘RHOC’ As A Buddy Of The Present
Bellino’s return to the set of “RHOC” was confirmed by manufacturing sources, who famous the 46-year-old will star in this system’s 18th season. She is returning as a buddy of the present greater than a decade after leaving the collection in 2013.
The TV persona was a distinguished solid member on the Bravo present from seasons 5 to eight and beforehand returned as a visitor in season 14. Insiders confirmed she is again filming the most recent installment with different housewives; nonetheless, how Beador is dealing with Bellino’s return stays to be seen.
As said, the pair have a tumultuous historical past, with Beador allegedly trash-talking Bellino at a restaurant simply earlier than she was arrested on DUI prices in September 2023. In keeping with Bellino, the “RHOC” star’s verbal assaults have been over a defamation lawsuit.
Bellino’s ex-husband filed the lawsuit in opposition to Beador and Tamra Decide; nonetheless, Bellino informed TMZ she was not concerned within the authorized drama. The rocky relationship between these ladies is bound to escalate in season 18 of “RHOC” over the duo’s relationship with the identical man.
Bellino just lately began relationship Beador’s ex-boyfriend, John Janssen, whom the latter was with from July 2019 to November 2022. The previous couple’s relationship didn’t finish on good phrases, as Beador claimed she was blindsided by the breakup one week after filming on Season 17 wrapped.
Having Bellino date her ex-boyfriend can’t be straightforward for Beador to swallow, particularly since she as soon as introduced her poor relationship with Janssen’s youngsters. In the meantime, her castmate seems to have efficiently gained over her new beau’s youngsters and enjoys getaways with them.
How Alexis Bellino’s Life Modified After Leaving ‘RHOC’
Throughout her time on “RHOC,” Bellino stole the present together with her enjoyable persona and spiritual values. From seasons 5 to eight, followers fell in love together with her journey as a doting spouse and stay-at-home mom with three youngsters.
The 46-year-old additionally showcased her life as a religious Christian whereas elevating her trend empire, Alexis Couture. She even allowed the cameras to seize her marital struggles with then-husband Jim Bellino, resulting in extreme criticisms from different ladies.
Following her exit from the show, the style entrepreneur underwent a number of modifications, beginning together with her divorce from Jim. The previous couple ended their marriage after 13 years in 2018. Two years later, she introduced her engagement to movie producer Andy Bohn.
Bellino raved about her then-fiancé on an episode of “Life After Bravo,” saying: “After assembly Drew, I simply knew that there’s a distinct form of person who’s there for you that’s your finest buddy, builds you up, helps you get to the subsequent part of the place you wanna be in life.”
As for her household life, Bellino’s youngsters — son James and twins Mackenna and Miles — have grown from toddlers to youngsters. In October 2022, the mom of three introduced Miles as a transgender male, noting he was “uninterested in the misgendering and confusion folks have.”
Alexis Bellino’s Ex-Husband Misplaced Lawsuit In opposition to Shannon Beador & Tamra Decide
4 years earlier than Alexis’s return to “RHOC,” her ex-husband Jim was unsuccessful in his defamation lawsuit in opposition to Beador and Tamra Judge. The entertainer’s former beau sued the pair over their feedback on Heather McDonald’s podcast.
Jim accused them of mendacity about his enterprise troubles and claiming he faked his divorce. Their remarks, per the lawsuit, ruined his status and negatively impacted his enterprise. The authorized doc learn:
“Because of the defamatory statements at challenge on this case, they’ve been unable to originate a number of new loans and unable to acquire a number of new investments, as some third events are not prepared to do enterprise with them on account of injury to my status.”
Sadly for Jim, Beador efficiently had all claims in opposition to her dismissed and was awarded $137,340 in legal professional charges. This defeat didn’t cease the “RHOC” alum’s ex-husband from submitting a separate lawsuit in opposition to the podcast host and holding her answerable for comparable claims.
He accused McDonald of constructing feedback that have been statements of info, however she denied all allegations of wrongdoing and demanded the case be tossed. A choose sided with the podcast host, noting Jim failed to indicate how McDonald was linked to his defamation claims.