Let’s talk about Alexis Bellino’s return and how it fell completely flat, from the very first episode.
I’m currently indulging in Season 18 of RHOC, and Alexis’s return has me less than pleased. She wasted no time flaunting her relationship with John Janssen like he’s some prize. Like, ain’t nobody come to see you, Otis.
It was honestly painful to watch her wax lyrical about him... I don’t care how good he is to her.
One of my biggest pet peeves about The Real Housewives is how some of the women are just too male-centered, to their detriment. Alexis is one of them. I understand the necessity for these women to be a little male-centered; it’s part of Housewives culture. However, it is PERFECTLY fine to appreciate the man John is to her while acknowledging that he was awful to Shannon. Is that so hard to do?
It was excruciating watching her bring up John at every possible second — within the first f**king episode...
What it gave was overcompensation and clear insecurity on Alexis’s part. Shannon is more beloved and more famous than Alexis ever was (or will be) on the show. She has more money than her; she had John first, and she is a full-time cast member.
I applaud Bravo for their insatiable appetite for mess, but PLEASE — can we put a lid on Jesus Jugs and may she never return?