RHOC Alum Alexis Bellino Marries John Janssen After Dramatic Journey
Whether you're a fan or not, Alexis Bellino and John Janssen are preparing to get married.
The pair announced their relationship roughly a year following Janssen's breakup from his almost four-year romance with The Real Housewives of Orange County's Shannon Beador. Bellino was a primary cast member from seasons 5 to 8 of the reality series, whereas Beador became part of the cast in season 9.
Alexis was wed to her former spouse, Jim Bellino, throughout her tenure as a main cast member but was unattached upon her guest appearance in season 14. By the time she rejoined as a “friend” for season 18, she had begun dating Janssen.
Beador revealed exclusively to Us Weekly in July 2024 that she has no desire to “pursue a friendship” with Alexis. “I don’t know what’s in John’s head because the last conversation I had with him, he said, ‘I am breaking ties with you because you’ve ruined my life and my family’s by being so public,’” she declared. “And six weeks later, he is doing Oscar parties and red carpet interviews. OK, Mr. Private.”
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That same month, RHOC's Jennifer Pedranti exclusively told Us that Alexis and Janssen were “on the fast track to forever,” adding, “I know that’s hard for Shannon … but John and Alexis are a really cool couple.”
Janssen then proposed to Alexis a month later.
Scroll down to see a timeline of Alexis and Janssen’s romantic journey:
November 2023
“Alexis and John have so much in common that it’s easy to see why they are quickly becoming friends,” Alexis’ publicist, Spencer Lubitz, informed Page Six after Janssen was photographed with his arm around Alexis during a group dinner in California.
December 2023
Alexis confirmed the pair’s relationship by showcasing a promise ring Janssen had given her via Instagram. “Words cannot. Actions do. I will no longer feel guilty. I will not apologize. Love will create its own story,” she captioned a photo of her sparkling ring, adding, “I love you Johnny J.”
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January 2024
Alexis defended Janssen after RHOC alum Meghan King told Page Six she had cautioned her about Janssen’s “love bombing” via text. Alexis shared a screenshot of a text she sent King regarding her comments, writing, “Really??? I’m not only in shock … I’m completely heartbroken because I thought you were my true friend.”
She continued by stating: “John is not a narcissist, Meghan. Your information is wrong. I’m disgusted and completely hurt by your actions.
March 2024
The couple made their initial red carpet appearance at the DirectTV Oscars Viewing Party. “I was a little bit nervous, but it’s because we’ve been so judged by our relationship,” Alexis exclusively told Us at the time. “It started as a friendship, formed into more and here we are. [And] social media really can be very evil. So it’s been a lot, but now we just finally decided we’re taking the bull by the horns and going full force.”
She also asserted that negative criticism only solidified their bond, adding, “It counteracted what they really wanted to do, which is tear us down, and actually made us stronger.”
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June 2024
During an interview on Tamra Judge and Teddi Mellencamp’s “Two T’s in a Pod” podcast, Alexis admitted that she and Janssen engage in sexual activity at least four times a day. “Well, it’s more than that,” she quipped. “I told him that I didn’t know that the human anatomy could do this, because I keep telling him I’m going to have to get vaginal rejuvenation.”
When asked if intimacy with Janssen was the best of her life, Alexis responded, “Yes.”
July 2024
RHOC season 18 premiered and Beador and Alexis had a confrontation regarding Janssen in the first episode. As the season continued, the couple claimed to possess videos of Beador from the night of her DUI and threatened to release them.
August 2024
“On Cloud 9 🎉❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️, celebrating 9 months of love and laughter, and looking forward to my forever with you,” Alexis captioned an Instagram photo with Janssen, where she displayed her sparkling engagement ring. “Every moment together has been a gift. I am so in love with you and the beautiful life we’re building together with our kids. And the answer is 100000000% yes. 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
August 2025
Before marrying Janssen, Alexis was treated to a “non-traditional” bridal shower with a “Wow Before the Vow” celebration at Truly Blessed Jewels in Newport Beach, California.
“It meant the world to have my friends here,” Alexis exclusively shared with Us Weekly while celebrating with Judge, Jo De La Rosa and The McBee Dynasty’s Galyna Saltkovska on August 16. “I wanted more fun, and I’m doing everything non-traditional.”
October 2025
Alexis and Janssen exchanged vows in California.
“We envisioned a dreamy, romantic, rustic chic vibe with earthy elegance,” Bellino told People. “Our venue gave us that perfect mix of natural beauty and privacy, nestled between the canyon and the sea. It felt like we were celebrating in a secret garden by the ocean.”
