Shannon Beador Denies Connection To Rival Alexis Bellino’s 'RHOC' Exit

Shannon Beador is setting the record straight and claiming her hands are squeaky clean on her rival's Bravo exit.

The "Real Housewives Of Orange County" star has broken her silence on her alleged involvement in her colleague Alexis Bellino's departure from the franchise as speculations swell on her influence on the show's direction.

Shannon Beador's disclaimer comes months after she confessed to having experienced great difficulty shooting the 18th season of the show and cast doubt on a foreseeable future with the network.

The 60-year-old quickly countered the growing narrative over her alleged involvement in kicking Bellion off the highly acclaimed reality TV show. Beador explained:

"I have zero power with the network or production or anyone, and I would never want to interfere with someone's livelihood. But Alexis Bellino is a TV star, and she's been a TV star for 15 years, so I'm sure she'll get a new gig sometime very soon."

Bellino had previously hinted to the public about her possibly being a no-show for the new season last December. She had appeared on the show through seasons 5 to 8 in the past and returned for the 18th season in 2024.

The 48-year-old explained that she was "not asked back next season" while appearing on the "Going Rogue" podcast. She explained that the decision did not come as a shock, but it was a difficult conversation.

"I guess I wasn't really prepared because I didn't think contracts were coming out like I thought we had more time… so it was a shock when the call came, but I was never shocked about the information," Bellino noted during her interview with US Weekly at the Let's Help L.A. fundraiser which she co-organized.

Despite her now-confirmed absence for a new season, Bellino's appearance last season provided raw drama and entertainment, and it had a lot to do with Beador and a certain third party.

The Bravo star was caught in a legal tussle between Beador and her ex, John Janssen, who is currently engaged to Bellino. Beador and Janssen found themselves tussling in court after their split, as he claimed the reality star has refused to pay up a loan of $75,000 he gave her for a cosmetic procedure.

The Bravo star allegedly offered to settle her ex half of the sum, but things took a turn after she found out that he kept a piece of visual evidence from her September 2023 arrest. The estranged pair eventually settled out of court in November for reportedly $60,000.

Beador declared that the days of the drama now stand behind her as she spent a lot of time "over the holidays reflecting" on where she had been last year.

"I was at a place where I had just seen John give Alexis a promise ring on social media, and I didn't know who was going to be coming back to the show. I didn't know if I had a single friend on the show," emphasized the 60-year-old as she clarified her complicated connection with Bellino.

The reality TV star acknowledged that it was tough for her as the whole process looked like an obstacle she could not get past, but she found a way to pull herself out and be in a really great place.

"I am so grateful to those close to me that have supported me and the fans that have supported me," Beador shared, adding that she is still working on being a better person.

Beador is also putting her time to good use and is spending it supporting victims of the destructive fire. The star co-organized a benefit at The Bungalow in honor of Emergency Network LA with her costar, Katie Ginella, to raise funds for those who lost their properties to the incident.

She shared that she would have not escaped the fire if she had lived in Los Angeles, as Pacific Palisades would have been her preferred location. Unfortunately, three of her close friends could not say the same, as they lost their homes to the fire.

On how she and Ginella decided to hold the fundraiser, the reality star declared: "When I was on a flight to New York, Katie texted me and said, 'Would you be interested in doing a fundraiser for everything that's going on in LA?' and I said, 'Absolutely.'"

Beador expressed her sadness at the number of people who lost their homes in "Pasadena and Altadena," noting that "people need money, and so that's what we wanted to try and do tonight." 

The TV personality went through a series of tough times during filming for season 18, including a DUI arrest and navigating her difficult breakup with Janssen shortly before the filming began.

As reported by The Blast, Beador confessed that her struggles left her at the mercy of her emotions, making it very hard for her to pull through the season and deeply reflect on her future with the network.

The star added that her decision to renew her contract for a new season would be determined by the cast of the new season. While she did not mean it as a threat, Beador explained that she found herself around "unhealthy" associations in season 18.

The entrepreneur reaffirmed her commitment to keeping toxicity out of her life and surrounding herself with supportive people moving forward.

The mom-of-six left the underwhelming filming process focused on journeying towards self-improvement. The 60-year-old assured the public that shewas focused on putting healthier boundaries in place and showing resilience.

Beador recalled being a "hot mess" during the show's reunion in 2023, during an attempt to defend her ex's shortcomings. The process that left her drained inspired Beador to prove a point to the viewers of the show that she is working to become a better person.

"What matters is what I think. I hope they enjoy the show ... I hope that people say, 'Okay, she's working on herself, so good for her,' but I don't need pats on the back. I don't need sympathy," Beador concluded.

Shannon Beador has not disclosed her plans for the "Real Housewives Of Orange County" in 2025! Fingers remain crossed on her final decision.