It’s the end of an era for Bravo.
During an appearance on the latest episode of the Going Wicked podcast, Alexis Bellino didn’t mince words when it came to her future as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County.
“I wasn’t asked back next season,” the 47-year-old said simply.
Bellino debuted in this long-running franchise in season 4 and left after season 8.
She returned to the hit show in season 17 after a 10-year absence, this time in a friend-of-situation.
However, in the latest episode, Bellino had quite a heated confrontation with Shannon Storms Beador – for an understandable reason.
Last August, Bellino announced she was engaged to Beador’s serious ex-boyfriend John Janssen.
“I’m not going to lie, I’m hurt,” Beador told E! News about the situation from a year ago. “I’ve been very hurt over the past few weeks because, number one, John said he didn’t want to be in the public eye, and all this time he’s pushed himself even more into the public eye.”
Meanwhile, Bellino was not expected to stick around on The Real Housewives of Orange County after this scandal.
“I can’t say it came as a shock, it didn’t come as a shock,” Bellino said on the podcast.
“It was a difficult conversation. …I guess I wasn’t really prepared [because] I didn’t think contracts were coming out – like, I thought we had more time. , [So] It was a shock when the call came, but that information never shocked me.”
Bellino said it’s happening before this Dealt with leaving the show…she was able to take Vikas in stride.
“It was a bit of a relief,” the reality star told the audience.
“I mean nobody wants rejection, and nobody wants [hear] You were not asked back.
“But it has already happened to me. This happened to me in Season 8. I’ve been there, done that!”
In addition to Alexis, Storms Beador, Dubrow, and Judge, season 18 of RHOC also stars Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti, and newcomer Katie Ginella.
The cable network has not announced any casting decisions yet, but everyone except Bellino is expected to return for season 19.
Filming is scheduled to begin in January.