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, later returned as a guest in season 14 and as a “friend” in season 18.
During her guest-hosting stint on the Going Rogue podcast, which aired on December 20, Alexis revealed that she was not asked back for the upcoming season. She explained that while it wasn’t a total shock, the timing of the decision took her by surprise. “I wasn’t really prepared… I thought we had more time… So, it was a shock when the call came, but I was never shocked about that information,” she said.
She also mentioned that while rejection is never easy, it was somewhat of a relief, as she had been let go before in season 8. “It was a little bit of a relief. It happened to me in season 8. I’ve been there, done that!” she added.
Filming for RHOC season 19 is expected to begin in January 2025.
In other updates, Alexis and her fiancé, John Janssen, got engaged in August 2024, marking the milestone on their nine-month anniversary.
