RHOC’s Alexis Bellino Announces Engagement to John Janssen

RHOC star Alexis Bellino is officially engaged to John Janssen, also known as her “Johnny J.” From her return to the hit Bravo series after leaving at the end of Season 8, Alexis seemed confident they would eventually tie the knot. Now, their engagement is official. But how did they make the announcement, and what does the ring look like? Let’s dive into the details.

When Alexis Bellino was first on RHOC from Seasons 5 through 8, she was married to Jim Bellino. Together, they had three children, but their relationship was strained due to Jim’s controlling nature. Jim preferred Alexis to focus on her wifely duties at home, while she aspired to have a career. This led to her creating a dress line and landing a hosting job at FOX. Following her departure from the show after Season 8, the couple divorced, and Alexis moved on with Andy Bohn. The two were briefly engaged after appearing on Below Deck, but their relationship ultimately ended.

In November 2023, Alexis reconciled with her former OC castmate, Tamra Judge. Around the same time, she met John Janssen, who was previously in a relationship with Shannon Beador, a current RHOC star. Shannon and John had ended their nearly three-year relationship right before her DUI hit-and-run arrest in September 2023. Since Alexis was friends with both Tamra and Heather Dubrow, she joined the cast for Season 18. Her budding relationship with John Janssen quickly became a focal point, and she often hinted at their eventual marriage. John even gave her a “promise ring” for Christmas. Now, Alexis has proudly announced their engagement on Instagram.

She turned off comments on the Instagram post to avoid unsolicited opinions but showcased a stunning engagement ring. The couple, who have been together for nine months, celebrated their engagement during a vacation in Santa Barbara, California. According to a post shared by People, John proposed on Tuesday, August 27th, as an anniversary surprise. This engagement is expected to be a hot topic at the upcoming RHOC reunion.

RHOC fans couldn’t help but bring Shannon Beador into the conversation about Alexis Bellino and John Janssen’s engagement. Shannon had believed she and John would be together forever, but their relationship ultimately ended. Here’s what some followers had to say when the engagement news broke:

• “Wedding to be funded by Shannon Beador 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️”
• “Johnny J is the new Slade Smiley!”
• “This is giving the trailer park version of Gretchen and Slade…. full circle, and then some😂”
• “That’s why he tried suing Shannon. He makes me sick.”
• “This s*** is a hot mess! 🤦🏽‍♂️”

Currently, John Janssen is suing Shannon Beador for $75K, claiming he lent her the money for a facelift, which she argues was a gift. Fans are now curious about how Shannon will respond to the news of John’s engagement to Alexis.

Are you surprised by their engagement, or were you expecting it? Share your thoughts, and catch RHOC on Thursdays on Bravo.

Source: People