Love Triangles and New Romances: 'RHOC' Stars' Dating Spin-off

Let's chat about some interesting romantic developments in the "Real Housewives of Orange County" (RHOC) world! Alexis Bellino's ex-husband, Jim, is reportedly in a new relationship with the show's alum, Elizabeth Lyn Vargas. This news comes just a month after they started dating. How did they meet? Through a mutual friend who co-hosts the "Girls Talk" podcast, nicely connecting over their shared love for golf. Isn't that sweet?

Alexis, now 47, was on the show from seasons 5 to 8. She and Jim share three kids and were married from 2005 to 2018. Since their split, Alexis has been through a few relationships. She briefly got engaged to Drew Bohn but that didn't last. Then, she started seeing John Janssen, who was previously dating Shannon Beador. Things got complicated when Janssen proposed to Alexis earlier this year. Elizabeth, 49, was also married previously to musician Bernt Bodal. They split in 2020, and she later had a tragic incident with another boyfriend who is now in prison. It's fascinating to see how these reality TV stars navigate their love lives, isn't it?

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