Shannon Beador Sends Strong Message to Alexis Bellino Amid Olive Branch Gesture

RHOC star Shannon Beador has made it clear to Alexis Bellino that any attempts at reconciliation are unwelcome. Despite Alexis’ gesture of peace with an “olive branch,” the tension between the two women continues to escalate. Here’s how Shannon responded to Alexis and why they will never see eye-to-eye.

Shannon Rejects Alexis’ Olive Branch

Shannon Beador and Alexis Bellino have long struggled to find common ground. Their rift goes beyond the fact that Alexis is now with Shannon’s ex, John Janssen. Instead, it’s Alexis’ staunch defense of John and his questionable behavior that irks Shannon. Alexis claims to know everything about Shannon and John’s relationship, though this is likely far from the truth. Adding to the tension, Alexis’ ex-husband, Jim Bellino, once sued Shannon and fellow RHOC star Tamra Judge, costing them both hundreds of thousands of dollars. This history has left a deep lack of trust between Shannon and Alexis, especially now that John is suing Shannon for $75,000.

John Janssen’s Role in the Drama

John Janssen’s involvement only complicates matters. Alexis recently revealed that John possesses footage of Shannon nearly running over his daughter while intoxicated, using it as a form of blackmail. While John pursues legal action against Shannon, Alexis seems to make everything about herself, defending her relationship and deflecting blame. Despite this ongoing conflict, Alexis sent Shannon an “olive branch” for her 60th birthday, which came in the form of a large bouquet and a note expressing hope for a fresh start.

The message read: “Happy 60th. I genuinely hope this olive branch can bring you a fresh start as you begin this new decade. May God bless you with happiness and good health on this milestone.”

Shannon’s Cold Response

Shannon’s response was swift and firm. She not only rejected the flowers but also excluded Alexis from a planned cast trip to London. In a text message to Alexis, Shannon made it clear that any form of reconciliation was not on the table.

Her text to Alexis read: “Hello, Alexis, it’s Shannon Beador. I am hosting a trip to Europe with my friends and just wanted to make it clear that you are not invited. That should be quite understandable given the circumstances. Thank you for the flowers, but I am not interested in any olive branch.”

For Shannon, the apology came far too late and appeared insincere, likely influenced by John Janssen, which only added to her distrust.

Tamra Judge Weighs In

Tamra Judge, who is friends with Alexis, did not agree with Shannon’s harsh stance. She expressed her frustration, claiming Shannon was unfairly blaming John for the gesture.

Tamra commented: “Oh my god, we’re gonna blame it on John. This is what Shannon does. Why can’t Alexis just send her flowers to be nice? Shannon’s exhausting.”

Alexis Bellino’s Reaction

In response to Shannon’s text, Alexis was visibly upset while discussing it with her friends Jenn Pedranti and Katie Ginella. Alexis felt she had done all she could to mend the situation.

Her frustration was clear as she said: “You know what, I’ve tried it on all girls. Now I’m f—ing done. What is she so hung up on?”

Despite encouragement from Jenn and Katie to move on, Alexis stood her ground, believing Shannon had caused the issues herself. According to Alexis, had Shannon simply repaid the loan, the situation would not have escalated. However, Shannon insists that the money was a gift, not a loan, further muddying the waters.

A Rift That May Never Heal

It seems that the conflict between Shannon Beador and Alexis Bellino has only deepened with time. With unresolved financial disputes, personal attacks, and a lack of trust, any hope of reconciliation appears to be out of reach. As Shannon continues to distance herself from Alexis, the tension remains a defining factor in their strained relationship.