‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Star Alexis Bellino Announces Her Exit

Alexis Bellino has confirmed that she will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County for season 19. The 47-year-old reality star, who joined the show in season 5 and stayed for four seasons, made her return in season 14 as a guest and later appeared as a “friend” in season 18.

During a guest-hosting appearance on the Going Rogue podcast on December 20, Alexis shared the news, saying, “I was not asked back next season.” While it wasn’t a shock, she admitted that the conversation was difficult, especially since she hadn’t anticipated the news so soon. “I thought we had more time… So, it was a shock when the call came, but I was never shocked about that information,” she explained.

She also expressed a sense of relief, noting that being let go wasn’t a new experience for her. “It was a little bit of a relief,” she said. “It happened to me in season 8. I’ve been there, done that!”

Filming for RHOC season 19 is expected to begin in January 2025.

In other news, Alexis and her fiancé, John Janssen, got engaged in August 2024, celebrating the milestone on their nine-month anniversary.