Alexis Bellino Reveals Upcoming Engagement With Co-Star’s Ex

Alexis Bellino has no regrets about her blossoming relationship with Shannon Beador’s ex-boyfriend.

The Bravolebrity who just lately returned to the “Real Housewives of Orange County” has zero apologies to present to her co-star and plans to maneuver ahead with or with out her approval.

Alexis Bellino made waves in December 2023 for courting Shannon Beador’s ex; nevertheless, the duo’s love has solely strengthened amid the backslash.

In a brand new interview, Bellino raved about her blossoming relationship with Beador’s ex, John Janssen, and what the longer term has in retailer for them. Whereas she is comfortable to be in love, not everybody is happy about her romance.

When Bellino returned to “RHOC” this yr, she did not obtain the warmest welcome from Beador. “I used to be very nervous,” the previous famous about her comeback, claiming she initially thought of her co-star’s place.

“I contemplated not even going again as a result of I knew what I used to be throwing myself into. But in addition I believed to myself, ‘Why am I not going to do one thing I need to do simply because I am courting anyone else’s ex-boyfriend?'” Bellino instructed E! News, including:

“I did not know Shannon, so I didn’t break lady code. I did not owe anybody something, and I wasn’t doing something to rub something in anybody’s face. It was actually timing, and that is why it is actuality TV since you can’t write this script.”

As for her future with Beador’s ex-boyfriend, there could also be wedding ceremony bells in Bellino’s future as she raved about getting engaged to Janssen. She claimed her man would pop the massive query very quickly, saying:

“We’ve got checked out engagement rings. We’re speaking in regards to the future for positive.”

Bellino famous that her romance with Janssen has grown stronger with time, describing their standing as “wonderful.” She continued: “It will get higher daily. We each are type of like ‘pinch me’ in the truth that we actually discovered like a finest pal.”

“Somebody that we need to trip the remainder of this life out with collectively. It is fairly wonderful,” the TV persona mentioned, sharing that critics and doubters would possibly change their tune as soon as they watch the upcoming season 18 of “RHOC.”

Bellino careworn that her romance with Janssen wasn’t a ploy to spice up “RHOC” rankings or a plot for the present. She famous that individuals who dismissed her romance would quickly notice her real emotions.

Reflecting on what viewers would see within the upcoming “RHOC” season, the Bravolebrity mentioned: “I am excited for everybody to truthfully perceive that it’s natural. We have had backlash constantly for the reason that time we met.”

“Folks assume we’re doing this as a facade, and it is like, no, that is actuality, and we’re in love. Our youngsters are a gaggle now; our canine are acclimated, so we’re transferring ahead,” Bellino raved. “RHOC” is about to return to Bravo on Thursday, July 11, at 9 pm.

Earlier in January, The Blast reported that “RHOC” manufacturing sources had confirmed Bellino’s return to the sequence. She was a outstanding solid member from seasons 5 to eight and beforehand returned as a visitor in season 14.

Whereas Bellino’s comeback sparked celebration from her followers, Beador was believed to be peeved by her return. Other than having ties to the identical man, the ladies have a tumultuous historical past.

Beador allegedly trash-talked Bellino at a restaurant in 2023, with the latter claiming her verbal assaults have been over a defamation lawsuit. The drama started when her ex-husband filed the lawsuit towards Beador and Tamra Decide for feedback he believed tarnished his picture.

Though Bellino claimed she had nothing to do together with her ex-husband’s defamation lawsuit towards Beador, she couldn’t escape criticism for courting the latter’s ex-boyfriend.

Beador and Janssen dated from July 2019 to November 2022. The previous couple’s relationship didn’t finish on good phrases, with Beador claiming the breakup blindsided her.

Janssen reportedly ended issues one week after filming for “RHOC” Season 17 ended, which is one more reason why having Bellino date her former beau can’t be a simple reality to swallow. Beador additionally had a poor relationship together with her ex’s youngsters, whereas her co-star thrives.