The TV personality recently confirmed her exit from the show, revealing that she was not shocked by her exit. She participated in the Bravo series as a regular cast member in seasons 5 through 8 before returning as a housemate friend in season 18.
Unfortunately, her return was plagued by multiple tense interactions with her co-star Shannon Beador. The couple was no stranger to feuds, with Beador blaming Alexis Bellino for her ex-husband's lawsuit against her and for hanging out with her ex-boyfriend John Jansen.
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Alexis Bellino is leaving 'RHOC' after a 'difficult conversation' with showrunners
During Friday's episode "Rogue" podcast, Bellino confirmed that she will not be joining the other housewives for season 19. "I have not been invited to come back next season," she explained, noting that she had a "difficult conversation" with the network.
As noted, Bellino had a challenging time on the show due to her constant battles with Beador. Considering their strained relationship and how it affected the other members of the cast, the entertainer emphasized that she was not surprised by her departure.
Bellino noted that no one wants to be rejected; however, it wasn't her first rodeo when it came to being kicked off the show. "That's happened to me before. It happened to me in Season 8. Been there, done that!" she joked.
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The Bravolebrity wished her co-stars a good season in her absence
Belino also reflected on her exit from the Bravo series on Instagram, sharing a video montage of her and her fiance John Jansen. The pair were all smiles as they posed together, and the entertainer kept the same positive vibe in the caption of the post.
"When one door closes, another opens. Romans 8:28 'And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,'" Bellino began before writing a message to her colleagues and critics, writing:
"I love my girls and wish them the best season yet. Comments are now on. Please respect my children who read your hate. #bekind."
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Critics celebrate Bella's exit because of her bad behavior
Despite her plea for social media users to be kind in their comments, many IG users blasted Bellino as a "hypocrite." She was called out for mistreating Beador during her time on the show and celebrated her exit as karma, with one noting:
"Funny who was shown the 'door.' The way you acted trying to blackmail Shannon and talking about the size of John's manhood and the amount of sex you have in a day....why are you worried about your kids reading hate? Very hypocritical."
"You know what they say.. don't let Beador hit you on the way out," quipped another. A fellow critic added:
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"It's a shame you didn't consider ANYONE with your behavior and words... this fake Christianity you spout and the bullying you instigate - please, you might want to find a dictionary and look up the meaning of respect."
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Inside the feud between Shannon Beador and Alexis Bellino
Earlier this year, The Blast reported that Bellino and Beador clashed over their Janssen on a July episode of "RHOC." However, the feud between the two began long before he appeared, with Beador blaming her co-star for her ex-husband Jim Bellino's defamation lawsuit in 2018.
"I was upset that you were involved in a lawsuit where your husband sued me and, as a single mother, I don't want to cry, but I've been through such emotional and financial hardship for three years," Beador lamented.
She believed Bellino was involved in the lawsuit and stated that he could not be in the same room with her after the traumatic experience. However, the latter denied her involvement in the lawsuit, but maintained that she was not friends with Beador.
Alexis Bellino believed that her relationship with John Janssen was the main problem
Bellino doubled down on not being able to have a friendship with Beador, noting that things between them were awkward because of Janssen. She claimed her co-star was more upset about her dating her ex-boyfriend than the lawsuit, saying:
"None of that is the root of the problem. The root of the problem is that you're mad that I have a boyfriend, and you won't win the battle with him."
"You know what, take John Janssen, and thank you for taking him from me!" Beador shot back. However, her attempt to hurt Bella's feelings failed as the latter reminded her of the painful truth about her relationship with Janssen. "And I'm grateful he left you," Bellino said before walking away.
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The cast for the upcoming 19th season of "RHOC" has not been revealed, but it is clear that Alexis Bellino and John Janssen will not be there.
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