Alexis Bellino He will not return for season nineteen The Real Housewives of Orange County.
The reality star confirmed her departure during her appearance on the Friday, December 20, episode of the program “Go rogue“Podcast I guest hosted.
“I have not been asked again next season,” the 47-year-old Bellino revealed.
Nice, that He particularly clashed with his colleague Shannon Storms BeadorThe 60-year-old said she wasn't too surprised to learn she couldn't return.
“I can't say it was a shock, it wasn't a shock,” Bellino said on the podcast. “It was a difficult conversation. … I think I wasn't really prepared (because) I didn't think the contracts were going to come up — like, I thought we had more time. … (So) it was a shock when the call came, but I was never shocked by that information .
Bellino returned to Housewives Privilege as a “friend” follows An absence that lasted a decade. (Belino began her first stint in 2008's fourth season before departing in season eight.)
On the podcast, Bellino said that her previous dealings with leaving the show meant she was able to take the news in her stride.
“It was a bit of a relief,” Bellino said. “I mean no one wants to say no, no one wants to (hear) that you weren't asked back. But it actually happened to me. It happened to me in Season 8. I've been there, done that!”
Storms Beader and Belino clashed throughout season 18. Part of their feud stemmed from Bellino's choice to date Storms Beader's ex-boyfriend. john jansen, from whom she split in 2022. Bellino and Janssen, 64, became an item in 2023 and in August, they announced their engagement.
talking to Us Weekly In November, Storm's Bader confirmed that she did not enjoy filming with Bellino.
“I was on Nick Viall's podcast, and he said, ‘What would you do if Alexis came back on the show?’ And I remember answering: ‘I will never film with Alexis again.'” “If they choose to bring Alexis back on the show, enjoy, but I won't film with you “
She added: “I never said I wouldn’t come back. I probably did it in my third or fourth year and have never done it since.
Storms Beader said she would love to return for Season 19, but added: “But if Alexis Bellino comes back, sorry, I won't be around her.”