Alexis Bellino is already making waves within the O.C.

During The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s season 18 premiere, Alexis and Shannon Beador got here nose to nose for the primary time since Alexis beginning courting Shannon’s ex-boyfriend John Janssen—and the dialog did not go properly.

Making issues worse was the truth that Alexis’ ex-husband Jim Bellino sued Shannon and costar Tamra Judge for defamation in 2018. (Shannon gained the case in opposition to her in 2020.)

“I’ve been upset that you were involved in the lawsuit where your husband sued me and, as a single mom,” Shannon informed her through the July 11 episode, “I don’t want to tear up, but for three years, I went through such emotionally and financial difficulties. I lost $300,000 defending myself for something that I didn’t even do. And you started the lawsuit by sending me a cease and desist letter. You’re part of it, Alexis.”

The 60-year-old added, “I can be in a room with you, but I’m not interested in being best buddies. And I hope you can understand that.”