Alexis Bellino has rejoined “The Real Housewives of Orange County” in a friend role, can confirm.
“Alexis is back!” a production source raves to us, adding that she is expected to film for the entirety of Season 18.
Earlier this month, exclusively reported that she received a “formal offer” to rejoin the cast.
Shortly after production kicked off, Bellino was spotted filming with Heather Dubrow and Emily Simpson this week.
The trio was seen enjoying a meal together, captured by a nearby camera person.
Per one photo, surfaced by fans via social media, Dubrow and Simpson are seen indulging in what appear to be espresso martinis, while only Bellino’s back and cascading blond curls are visible.
has reached out to reps for Bellino and Bravo for comment.
The pic comes weeks after insiders told us that Bellino, 47, was asked to return to the Bravo hit as her relationship with John Janssen — the ex-boyfriend of “RHOC” veteran Shannon Beador — becomes more serious.
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“Her relationship with John is certainly interesting,” one source told us. “But it’s not the only reason producers want Alexis back. She’s a dynamic personality who has history with a good portion of the cast.”
In November 2023, Bellino — who starred on “RHOC” in Seasons 5 through 8 from 2009 until 2013 — told that she was open to the possibility of reprising a role.
“I’ll never say never,” she said at one of Kathy Hilton’s several Christmas parties in Los Angeles, admitting that her presence would inevitably “start a little drama” with Beador given her new connection with Janssen, 60.
Dubrow’s husband, “Botched” star Dr. Terry Dubrow, recently shared his thoughts on Bellino’s return during an exclusive chat with , teasing that his wife — who championed her comeback for years — had something to do with…
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