Shannon Beador's Real Housewives of Orange County costars revealed how she's doing one month after her ex John Janssen proposed to their Bravo costar Alexis Bellino after less than a year of dating.
Shannon Beador isn't losing any sleep over her ex-boyfriend John Janssen's recent engagement to Alexis Bellino. according to her The Real Housewives of Orange County costars.
"She is happy," Gina Kirschenheiter exclusively told E! News. "For somebody who went through a lot in a small period of time, I feel like Shannon has handled it very well." (Watch E! News tonight, Sept. 26, at 11 p.m. for more from the interview.)
Gina noted that if one of her castmates pursued her current boyfriend Travis Mullen, she wouldn't have handled it as well as Shannon has throughout the Bravo series' current 18th season.
"If I break up with Travis and then a new woman comes on this show and says all of a sudden she's dating Travis," the reality star continued, "I would lose my frigging mind!"
Gina also praised Shannon for keeping her head up amid John’s $75,000 lawsuit and threats from Alexis to release videos from the night of her September 2023 DUI car crash and arrest.
"I would lose my mind," Gina noted, explaining how she would’ve cracked if she were placed under such pressure. "So, I actually think she did a pretty good job, all things considered, of even just getting through it."
Costar Emily Simpson echoed Gina when reflecting on Shannon's "traumatic" drama with her ex this season.
“It was completely out of line,” Emily told E! News of John and Alexis’ behavior. ”On a show, there needs to be a level of drama among the women. I think it needs to be interesting drama, real drama. I think this drama goes beyond boundaries. I think this is more of a methodical way to destroy her. And it's cruel and I don't back that up."
As for Alexis and John's upcoming nuptials, Gina and Emily are not holding their breath for a wedding invite.
As Gina shared, "I wouldn't expect to be. I don't have a relationship with Alexis. I never knew Alexis prior to this and I didn't really even get to know her during this. Also like I've been pretty vocal about her groom, so I really wouldn't expect to have that invitation."
Emily agreed, adding that she's "fine" with skipping the ceremony.
"If I was invited," she noted, "I would be shocked."
See the drama play out when The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. And see more of Gina and Emily's E! News interview tonight, Sept. 26, at 11 p.m. on E!.
In the meantime, keep reading to relive Alexis and John's whirlwind romance.
London, Here We Come
Alexis Bellino and John Janssen take a trip to the U.K. in July 2024 to visit his family.
The couple flaunt PDA at the DIRECTV Gets Real party in L.A. in September 2024.
Family Reunion
"Reunited with John's brother at Westminster Abbey," the Bravo star shared on Instagram.
Summer Lovin'
The lovebirds strike a pose while touring London in summer 2024.
Sight-Seeing
"Lots of laughs visiting the Brasenose College in Oxford today which is quite close to his family," Alexis shared on social media. "it's literally one of the most beautiful campuses I've ever seen. #unbelievable More photos of Oxford, England tomorrow!!!"
Kiss, Kiss
Alexis shut down breakup rumors with a smooch in February 2024.
Blended Families
John and Alexis takes their kids on vacay in Puerto Rico.
"Puerto Rico here we come!!!!!" she posted in June 2024. "4 Bellino's, 4 Janssen's and 3 extras. 12 hours of travel. Oh boy, they don't know what's coming...but y'all will soon see!!!!"
Horsin' Around
The duo do some horse riding on the beach in Puerto Rico.
Zip-Lining
The reality stars tour the jungles of Puerto Rico.
Mi Amor
Alexis and John share a smooch while on vacation with their families.
"Farewell #puertorico!!!!!" she wrote in June 2024. "We will miss you!!!!i BEST TRIP EVERRRRRRR!!!!!!"
Double Date
Alexis and John enjoy a dinner date with new Real Housewives of Orange County star Katie Ginella and her husband Matt Ginella.
Red Carpet Official
The couple makes their red carpet debut together at DIRECTV's Streaming With The Stars party in Beverly Hills in March 2024.
Promise Ring
Alexis shows off a special gift John gifted her on Christmas 2023.
"Words cannot. Actions do," she wrote on Instagram. "I will no longer feel guilty. I will not apologize. Love will create it’s own story. I love you Johnny J."
London Calling
The two strike an adorable pose while across the pond.
Boating Babes
The lovebirds enjoy a day on the water on John's boat.
High School Grad
John helps Alexis' family celebrate the high school graduation of her oldest son James in June 2024.
Happy Fourth
John and Alexis celebrated July 4, 2024 on his boat in Orange County.
Engaged
“On Cloud 9,” Alexis shared in an Aug. 28 post, which featured her and John smiling together as she showed off a sizable diamond engagement ring on that finger. “Celebrating 9 months of love and laughter, and looking forward to my forever with you. 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.”
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