Inside Shannon & Alexis’ Explosive First Fight Over John Janssen

Alexis Bellino is already making waves in the O.C.

During The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s season 18 premiere, Alexis and Shannon Beador came face to face for the first time since Alexis starting dating Shannon’s ex-boyfriend John Janssen—and the conversation did not go well.

Making matters worse was the fact that Alexis’ ex-husband Jim Bellino sued Shannon and costar Tamra Judge for defamation in 2018. (Shannon won the case against her in 2020.)

“I’ve been upset that you were involved in the lawsuit where your husband sued me and, as a single mom,” Shannon told her during the July 11 episode, “I don’t want to tear up, but for three years, I went through such emotionally and financial difficulties. I lost $300,000 defending myself for something that I didn’t even do. And you started the lawsuit by sending me a cease and desist letter. You’re part of it, Alexis.”

The 60-year-old added, “I can be in a room with you, but I’m not interested in being best buddies. And I hope you can understand that.”