Alexis Bellino Says 'I’ve Been There, Done That' After Getting Fired From The 'Real Housewives of Orange County'
Reality star Alexis Bellino has been kicked off the "Real Housewives of Orange County" franchise for the second time.
Alexis Bellino has been kicked off the "Real Housewives of Orange County" franchise for the second time!
The TV personality recently confirmed her exit on the show, revealing that she was not shocked by her exit. She participated in the Bravo series as a full-time cast member for seasons 5 to 8 before returning as a friend of the housewives in season 18.
Unfortunately, her comeback was plagued by multiple tense interactions with her co-star Shannon Beador. The pair were not strangers to fighting, with Beador blaming Alexis Bellino for her ex-husband's lawsuit against her and getting together with her ex-boyfriend John Jansen.
Alexis Bellino Leaves The 'RHOC' After 'Hard Conversation' With Showrunners
During Friday's episode of the "Going Rogue" podcast, Bellino confirmed that she would not join the other housewives for season 19. "I was not asked back next season," she explained, noting that she had a "hard conversation" with the network.
As stated, Bellino had a challenging time on the show due to her non-stop battles with Beador. Given their strained relationship and how it affected the other cast members, the entertainer stressed that she was not surprised by her exit.
Bellino noted nobody wished to be rejected; however, it was not her first rodeo when it came to getting booted off the show. "It already happened to me. It happened to me in Season 8. I've been there, done that!" she quipped.
The Bravolebrity Wished Her Co-Stars A Good Season In Her Absence
Bellino also addressed her exit from the Bravo series on Instagram, sharing a video montage of her and her fiancé, John Jansen. The couple was all smiles as they posed together, and the entertainer maintained the same positive vibe in the post's caption.
"When one door closes, another one opens. Romans 8:28 'And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him,'" Bellino began before penning a message to her co-stars and critics, writing:
"Love my girls and wishing them the best season yet. Comments are on now. Please be respectful of my kids reading your hate. #bekind."
Critics Celebrate Bellino's Exit Over Her Bad Behavior
Despite her plea for social media users to be kind in the comments, many IG users slammed Bellino as a "hypocrite." They called her out for treating Beador badly during her time on the show and celebrated her exit as karma with someone noting:
"Funny who was shown the 'door.' The way you conducted yourself trying to extort Shannon and talking about the size of John's manhood and the amount of sex you have in a day....what are you worried about your kids reading hate? Hypocritical much."
"You know what they say.. don't let the Beador hit you on the way out," another quipped. A fellow critic added:
"Too bad YOU considered NO ONE with your behavior and words... this fake Christianity you spout and the bullying you initiate- please, you may want to locate a dictionary and look up the meaning of respect."
Inside Shannon Beador And Alexis Bellino's Feud
Earlier this year, The Blast reported that Bellino and Beador clashed over their Janssen in a July episode of "RHOC." However, the duo's feud started long before he came into the picture, with Beador blaming her co-star for her ex-husband Jim Bellino's 2018 defamation lawsuit.
"I've been upset that you were involved in the lawsuit where your husband sued me and, as a single mom, I don't want to tear up, but for three years, I went through such emotional and financial difficulties," Beador lamented.
She believed Bellino was involved in the lawsuit and declared she could not be in the same room with her after the traumatic experience. However, the latter denied her involvement in the suit but was on the same page about not being friends with Beador.
Alexis Bellino Believed Her Relationship With John Janssen Was The Main Problem
Bellino doubled down on being unable to have a friendship with Beador, noting things were awkward between them because of Janssen. She argued that her co-star was more upset about her dating her ex-boyfriend than the lawsuit, saying:
"None of it is the root of the problem. The root of the problem is you're mad that I have a boyfriend, and you're not gonna win the battle with him."
"You know what, take John Janssen, and I thank you for taking him from me!" Beador fired back. However, her attempt at hurting Bellino's feelings fell flat because the latter reminded her of a painful truth about her relationship with Janssen. "And I'm thankful that he left you," Bellino quipped before leaving.
The cast for "RHOC's" upcoming season 19 has not been unveiled, but it is clear that Alexis Bellino and John Janssen won't be there.
