Alexis Bellino Reflects on Her RHOC Exit, Wondering What She Could Have Done Differently

Alexis Bellino Reflects on Her RHOC Exit, Wondering What She Could Have Done Differently

Alexis Bellino, a former Real Housewives of Orange County star, recently opened up about her departure from the show and the emotional rollercoaster of not being asked to return for season 19. In a candid conversation with Carlos King on the Going Rogue Pod, Alexis shared her thoughts on the situation, revealing both the shock and acceptance she felt upon learning the news.

Alexis Bellino Reflects on Her RHOC Exit, Wondering What She Could Have Done Differently

Alexis Bellino began by explaining how she learned that she would not be returning to RHOC for the new season. She revealed that Alex Baskin, a key producer behind the show, was the one who delivered the news in a phone call. While Alexis admitted that the news wasn’t entirely shocking, the timing caught her off guard. “I wasn’t really prepared for it, and I thought we had more time,” she said. The unexpected nature of the call left her in a vulnerable state, even though she had an inkling the decision might be coming.

“I wasn’t shocked about the information because how do I fit in?” Alexis Bellino reflected. Despite still being close friends with RHOC newcomers Katie Ginella and Jennifer Pedranti, and working on rebuilding relationships with Tamra Judge and Heather Dubrow, Alexis was uncertain about how she could fit into the dynamic. “How do they bring someone back who is not a fan favorite versus the fan favorite?” she pondered, acknowledging the tough reality that not every cast member is embraced by the audience.

In the podcast, Alexis asked Carlos King what she could have done differently. Carlos King, a respected figure in the reality TV world, responded thoughtfully. He pointed out that Alexis came across “too hard in her defense of John,” referring to her often impassioned efforts to stand by her then-boyfriend, John. He suggested that, in hindsight, perhaps a softer approach could have helped her connect better with the audience.

Are you going to miss Alexis?

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9 comments

HousewifeVeteran January 1, 2025 - 8:05 pm
Bravo should just come clean and say they only brought her back cuz she was seeing Shannon's ex and they wanted the drama for ratings.
Champagne Hangover December 24, 2024 - 9:32 am
Alexis is just thoroughly unlikable. People wanted to blame Jim for Alexis’s initial @ssholery but Jim is actually relatively likable compared to this Jezebel and I’m not overlooking his OWN inherent unlikability ? IJS.
Steve December 23, 2024 - 3:14 pm
So, how long until John ditches her now that she has served her usefulness keeping him in the limelight for another season?
SU December 23, 2024 - 2:56 pm
How about just stop being an @sshole.
book7175 December 23, 2024 - 1:17 pm
Read the room Alexis. That she needs to ask what she could have done differently says it all.
mmmh2os December 23, 2024 - 3:08 pm
Asking what she could have done differently is clearly why she wasn't asked back. Ray Charles could see she's an insensitive ignorant classless human. Did I forget to add insane?
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark December 23, 2024 - 6:14 am
Bummer ... I thought she more than earned her orange back, so I'm guessing they couldn't come to term$. I'd rather watch Alexis than Shannon on any given day.
Champagne Hangover December 24, 2024 - 9:44 am
Meh, Alexis proved too stupid for her own survival. She was given a golden opportunity and effed it up for a thirsty azz drunk who probably has no real intention of marrying her, but even if he does would only do her a favor by reverting to type (pump and dump). That level of stupid you can watch at any given (short) bus stop. IJS.
PjC December 23, 2024 - 1:45 am
NO. Now let's see how they make a new fresher season 19. Hmmm. Trim out more dead lady liars . . .Bring back Vicki and Gretchen.
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