Alexis was “Not Asked Back” to RHOC

Alexis Bellino, a familiar face to The Real Housewives of Orange County fans, has announced that she will not be returning for the show’s highly anticipated 19th season. The reality star shared the news during an appearance on Carlos King’s Going Rogue podcast, revealing she wasn’t asked to return, but she wasn’t entirely caught off guard by the decision.

“It didn’t come as a shock,” Bellino said candidly. “But I wasn’t really prepared, and I didn’t think the contracts were coming out anytime soon. I thought we had more time. But the way things played out, they just did.”

Bellino, who joined RHOC in its fifth season back in 2011, had a full-time role until season 8. After a ten-year break, she made a return to the show for season 18 in a “friend-of” capacity. However, her interactions with long-time cast member Shannon Beador have been a major focal point throughout her RHOC journey. The two women have a complicated history, including a legal battle involving Bellino’s ex-husband Jim Bellino and Beador’s defamation lawsuit. To add to the drama, Bellino is now engaged to Beador’s ex-boyfriend, John Janssen.

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Reflecting on her departure, Bellino shared, “I understand why they make the decisions they do. If someone isn’t a fan favorite, I get it. It’s tough, but when one door closes, another one opens.”

Although her exit means she won’t be part of season 19, Bellino remains positive about the future. “Nobody wants rejection, but I’ve faced it before. I’ve been there, done that, so I’m okay with it,” she said. “Life moves forward, and I’m ready for what comes next.”

While the future of RHOC is still up in the air, with Bravo yet to announce the official cast for the next season, Bellino’s exit leaves fans wondering how the show will evolve. As RHOC continues to draw fans in with its mix of drama, family, and fun, Bellino’s time on the show may have come to an end, but her journey certainly isn’t over.

As the show moves forward without Bellino, fans will likely continue to follow her journey, and we can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for this determined Bravolebrity.