
In a new interview, the cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' reveals the moment her fellow Bravo personality opened up about the romance for the first time.
- Aug 8, 2024
AceShowbiz - Alexis Bellino, a former cast member of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" (RHOC), returned to the show in Season 18 with a new beau, John Janssen. The relationship has stirred up controversy, as Janssen is the ex-boyfriend of current "RHOC" star Shannon Beador.
According to Emily Simpson, another cast member, Bellino informed her of the romance after a holiday party hosted by Kathy Hilton in November 2023. Simpson initially expressed bewilderment but maintained that she had no issue with Bellino's decision.
However, tension arose when Simpson made disparaging remarks about Janssen on Tamra Judge's podcast. During her appearance on the podcast, Simpson referred to Janssen as a "d****e."
Bellino confronted Simpson about her comments during a dinner with Heather Dubrow. She questioned whether Simpson's remarks were influenced by Beador's negative experiences with Janssen.
Simpson later denied that her comments were motivated by her loyalty to Beador. She clarified that she had never met Janssen and was simply expressing her opinion based on his behavior on the show.
Despite the feud between Bellino and Simpson, Bellino has maintained that her relationship with Janssen is strong. In an interview with "The Daily Dish", she stated that they are "stronger today than we were on day one" and that they are "moving in a direction of being in it for the long haul."
The dynamic between Bellino, Beador, and Janssen has become a central storyline in Season 18 of "RHOC". As the season progresses, viewers can expect to see further conflicts and emotional confrontations related to their intertwined relationships.