Alexis Bellino and John Janssen are looking forward to the next chapter of their love story.
The reality TV couple appeared exclusively on Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast at DIRECTV’s Streaming With the Stars Party at Spago Beverly Hills on Sunday, revealing that their engagement is on the horizon. I teased him.
“I can’t imagine life without her,” Janssen, 61, said when asked if he would ever propose to the 47-year-old “Real Housewives of Orange County” star.
Bellino suspects her boyfriend will get down on one knee in the near future. “I think maybe,” she said with a bright smile, suggesting the two had talked about marriage.
As for their televised wedding, the lovebirds are apparently hoping to give fans a glimpse into the preparations for their hypothetical I Dos, even if they’re not sold on the idea of having cameras inside the ceremony. is.
“In other words, it’s not broadcast.” [it] Probably,” Bellino said.
The RHOC stalwart, who will return to filming the series in season 18 as a “friend,” was first linked to castmate Shannon Beador’s ex Janssen in fall 2023.
Last November, a photo of the two sitting in a booth inside The Quiet Woman, a favorite hangout for the Bedolls in Newport Beach, California, ignited the Bravo fandom and sparked romance speculation.
By December, Bellino and Janssen were confirmed to be together, packing on the PDA during a holiday party with friends. She later revealed on Instagram that her new boyfriend gave her a promise ring for Christmas, and also deleted the L-word.
“Words won’t do it. Action will. You won’t feel guilty anymore. You won’t apologize. Love will produce it. [sic] your own story.I love you Johnny J 🎄♥️ #lovewins #notengaged #promised #merrychristmas,” she said captioned a close-up shot A new glow on her right ring finger.
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Additionally, Bellino, who ended her relationship with ex-fiancé Andrew “Drew” Vaughn in August 2023, uploaded several cozy photos with the businessman. writing with them“Johnny J, let me tell you all. But you showed me a love I never knew I had. I love you ❤️ #thisisourchristmascard #merrychristmas.”
Before Bellino met Janssen, Beador had publicly expressed disdain for the single mother of three.
“Shannon Beador and I have never worked together, except for one incident where I witnessed her yelling obscenities at me from across the restaurant shortly before my very unfortunate arrest. I’ve never done that, I’ve never had any interaction with him,” Bellino previously told Page Six. Until Beador’s DUI in September 2023, which made headlines.
Beador said she was “hurt” and “embarrassed” by Janssen and Bellino’s unexpected romance, confessing that she “didn’t know what to make” when the news first broke.
But the pair, who made their red carpet debut as a couple at Rob Lowe’s Oscar viewing party on Sunday night, insisted to Us that their relationship was not born out of malice.
“Obviously, I don’t want Shannon to get hurt. I wish her all the best, but I’m focused on Alexis and her and me,” he said, adding, “At some point, it’s not about Shannon anymore.” .
Bellino agreed: “Personally, I’m concerned.” [how Beador feels]. Yes, we care.we don’t want to get hurt [her]. We are not here to hurt anyone. ”
Beador announced in January 2020 that Janssen had broken up with her the previous November, just one week after production on Season 17 of Orange County wrapped.
The Real for Real founder assured Page Six in June 2023 that she and the businessman were “never going to get back together,” but they remained close for several months. .
But when Janssen met Bellino, it looked like it was over. “We didn’t plan to meet each other, but we happened to meet and I was really happy,” he said.
Meanwhile, Bellino is doing his best to ignore the criticism about his relationship with Janssen.
“To be honest, we don’t listen to the noise,” she said, acknowledging the faction of Beador fans who don’t support this romance out of loyalty.
Bellino made a statement by having her and Janssen appear together at the DIRECTV festival, which was also attended by notable talent such as Vicki Gunvalson, Erika Jayne, Phaedra Parks, Gardy Abraira, Audrina Patridge and Paula Abdul. He emphasized that he wanted to.
“This is our first big night out. We’re finally at the stage where we’re like, ‘Okay?’ “America needs to understand that this is who we are, we are moving forward, and we are talking about the future,” she elaborated. “We can’t just stand still now. So guys, you better wait until we keep riding. Fasten your seatbelts!”
