Alexis Bellino relationship Shannon Beador‘s former flame makes for some juicy ‘RHOC’ storylines … nevertheless it’s not the primary motive she’s coming again to the truth TV present.

Sources related to the present inform TMZ … Alexis was already in talks with ‘RHOC’ producers to return to the present earlier than she began relationship Shannon’s ex, John Janssen.

Whereas Alexis’ return and her new relationship with John appear intertwined, we’re instructed it is simply coincidental … as a result of by the point they began relationship in Dec. 2023, Alexis was fairly deep in negotiations to return again.

TMZ broke the story … Alexis is returning for the upcoming season as a buddy of the present, greater than a decade after strolling away from ‘RHOC’ in 2013 as a fan fave.

Our sources say Heather Dubrow is an enormous motive Alexis is coming again.

Alexis and Heather infamously had a nasty falling out on ‘RHOC’ again within the day, however we’re instructed within the final couple years they’ve rekindled their friendship.

Sources say Heather’s been within the ear of present producers for years, suggesting they take into account bringing Alexis again into the fold … with Heather even pushing for Alexis’ return as not too long ago as final season.