John Janssen is a former recurring cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Casting[]
Janssen is the ex-boyfriend of Shannon Beador, who joined The Real Housewives of Orange County during the beginning of its ninth season and has appeared as a 'Housewife' ever since - now currently starring in her tenth season, in a main capacity, during the show’s eighteenth season.
Janssen is currently in a romantic relationship with Alexis Bellino, who joined The Real Housewives of Orange County during the second episode of the fifth season and became credited as a ‘Housewife’ during the fourth episode of the same season. She continued in a main role for the sixth and seventh seasons before quitting the show altogether after feeling that she “needed” to get away from the bullying and drama. Producers called Bellino and asked her to reconsider her exit and she decided to return for the show’s eighth season to set an example for her kids that you can’t quit something due to bullying but that you’ve got to “fight and make your statement”. In addition to this, Bellino returned to the show for its currently-airing eighteenth season as a 'Friend of the Housewives' (a recurring role).
The complicated relationship of Janssen having dated both Shannon Beador and Alexis Bellino led to Bellino and his own re-appearance on the eighteenth season, serving as a major story line of the season.
Relationships[]
Shannon Beador[]
Season 18[]
In Not My Cup of Tee, Shannon told Vicki that she received a letter from John saying that she owes him $75,000. Vicki voices her displeasure of John, and Shannon is heartbroken over the length John is going to hurt her. In Dinner Party Disaster, Shannon has lunch with her father and discuss her lawsuit with John Janssen (who's suing her for $75,000). He encourages her to fight it.
Alexis states she has videos of Shannon on the night of her DUI that can "ruin her life" in All Up In Gina's Grill. The video is revealed by Katie as Ring footage of Shannon almost running over John's daughter in The Gloves Are Off. Alexis talks to John on the phone, John is distressed which in turn causes Alexis to break down. However, Alexis is not at legal liberty to say what Shannon has done to cause John to imply "the gloves are off". Later on, Shannon states her lawyer had made a settlement offer and John refused in the same episode.
Shannon showed the ladies a photo of Alexis and John Janssen at the Oscar Party in A Picture Worth A Thousand Words, she points out that John is wearing the Ferragamo shoes she bought him. Emily playfully brings it up, leading to Alexis's anger which she expressed later in the car with Gina and Katie post landing. Gina tells Alexis the Ring footage of Shannon on the night of her DUI cannot be released in fear of the repercussions it can have on Shannon and her family. At lunch, Shannon and the ladies talk about Alexis and John attending the Oscar Party, their first public appearance together. Shannon clarifies John sold his company, but he only had a small dividend. The deadline for the John's lawsuit is today, Shannon prepares to offer him about half (of $75,000), and "not a penny more". The ladies sympathize with Shannon, Shannon feels she's being extorted. The ladies don't want Alexis to confront Shannon. Alexis wants John to settle but John refuses, Alexis thinks Shannon destroyed John's reputation. Shannon receives a call from her lawyer while with the ladies, and reveals John rejected the offer, and they will proceed to court. Shannon breaks down and the ladies console her. Gina is confused by the vindictiveness of John as he portrays he and Alexis' relationship to be happy. The ladies encourage Shannon to give John the amount demanded and put it behind her due to her current mental state. They voice disbelief of Shannon needing to sit in a dinner table with Alexis later on. Gina accidentally brings up the Ring footage, the ladies tell Shannon. Shannon is infuriated and overwhelmed, as expected, and breaks down even more. Shannon calls her lawyer to relay the new information. Shannon returns and reveals she is going to pay John's demand in full.
Later on in the same episode, Shannon visits Heather's cabin to ask to be excused from dinner and relays what happened earlier. Heather consoles Shannon. Shannon reiterates that she did pay for John for the first few years of their relationship. Shannon recalls the night of the DUI, and a friend told Shannon that it is strange that John did not investigate once he had heard the crash. Shannon looked back on her and John's texts and discovered she had sent him a picture of herself post car accident, which John ignored until the police brought Archie to him later on.
Shannon tells Emily and Gina that John accepted Shannon's offer to pay the full amount, but refuses the disparagement agreement in Catwalks and Catfights. Shannon feels duped by John looking back on the good memories they shared together. Alexis talks to John later on, who is surprised that they are coming off "scheming against Shannon". Shannon's attorney informed her that John's attorney admitted to the Ring footage is for "blackmail purposes" in Singled Out. Shannon's attorney is moving forward with filing a lawsuit against John.
Emily, Gina, and Tamra have coffee in The Elephant in the Room, they talk about Emily, Heather, and Alexis's conflict in Singled Out. Gina mentions Alexis saying something big is coming the following days, the ladies assume it's about the Ring footage. However, People magazine publicly announces John's lawsuit against Shannon hours later. Shannon facetimes her daughter Adeline, who's studying at NYU. Shannon told Adeline her tour with Vicki went well, and it was a well needed break from John's lawsuit. Shannon feels lonely as an empty-nester and is now forced to face the ongoing lawsuit again. People magazine reports the lawsuit publicly, Tamra sees the article and calls Shannon, who did not pick up. Shannon butt dials Tamra, rather than hanging up Tamra listens to Shannon's break down to her team. Tamra overhears Shannon thinking Alexis is behind the article release. Tamra then calls and updates Heather, Tamra doesn't think Alexis is behind the article. Heather states "John has historically said he doesn't like to be in the spotlight. This (People magazine article) would be counterintuitive to that". Heather doesn't understand Alexis and John's rationale and feels bad for Shannon.
Heather, Shannon, and Katie go shopping for an outdoor patio sofa for Shannon in You Are Cordially Not Invited. The ladies they talk about John's public display of his lawsuit against Shannon, they agree that John does not want to sign the non-disparagement clause because he's scared Shannon will bad mouth him on the show and he won't be able to respond. Shannon is tired and just wants it to be over. A floral arrangement is delivered to the Shannon's 60th Birthday Tea Party for Shannon, from Alexis, with a note attached. After reading the note, Shannon appreciates the gesture but states it's "9 months too late". Shannon does want anything to do with Alexis, Emily agrees as there is an ongoing lawsuit against Shannon Alexis is taking part in. Shannon thinks Alexis is being "coached" by John, to Tamra's disbelief. Tamra reveals Shannon's butt dial the day the lawsuit went public previous episode, stating that she sounds upset. Shannon responds with of course she is upset as a lawsuit against her is out in the press, and proceeds to draw clear boundary between her and Alexis. Emily asks if Shannon is going to send Alexis a thank you note. Shannon reveals she "pre-wrote" a text to Alexis (transcript below) that clarifies she is not invited, to the ladies' surprise and glee. Although the ladies do think it's a bit too harsh, Katie and Jenn offer to relay the information to Alexis in person. Emily thinks Shannon should just send the text. On another day, Katie and Jenn arrive at Alexis' to deliver the bad news. Alexis is flabbergasted that Shannon did not take on the olive branch she offered after 8 months of her tormenting Shannon. Katie and Jenn inform Alexis about the text Shannon sent her, wishing Shannon had "soften" the language (she did not). Alexis is confused about what Shannon is holding on against her, Katie and Jenn remind her of the ongoing lawsuit. John and Alexis appear in the confessional together, John states he brought the suit in action due to the approaching expiration of statue of limitation, and refutes the claim that the money was a gift. Both Katie and Jenn think Alexis is the one that leaked the lawsuit to People. Alexis kicks them out after they attempt to console her.
John Jansen arrives at Jenn's engagement party in Unfinished Business when Shannon is telling Katie about her and Matt's "fight". Emily physically lifts Gina up so she can get a better view of Johnny J over the wall. Shannon and Katie are in hysterics over the commotion. Alexis hops in the Escalade and leaves with John.
Shannon (top left) arguing with Alexis (right)
Shannon and Alexis continue their arguing in Reunion Part 3. In an Unseen Footage, Alexis defends John at Heather's New Year Party, stating he's hangry from an argument with Gina in 2022. Alexis claims she Googled John when they first met she saw a flurry of negative statements by Shannon. However, Shannon has always defended John prior to this season, as evident in last season's reunion. The only negative thing Shannon has said about John is she paid for everything in the first half of their relationship. Alexis continues proclaiming about Shannon's lies. Emily joins in incredulous about the non-existent lies, they argue. Alexis invites Shannon to compare numbers as they had done "forensic accounting". Gina doesn't understand why Alexis is involved. Alexis says John had spent $350,000 in the relationship. Everyone is confused on why didn't John sue for more or take Shannon's initial $75,000 offer. Alexis thinks Shannon is lying about the offer and states she only offered $15,000 in a 3 year payment plan. Attorney Emily clarifies all loans are paid in plans in the legal system. Tamra asks why Shannon she's paying even if she doesn't consider it a loan, Shannon just wants John to leave her alone. Viewer questions Alexis' pettiness of lemons and Ferragamo shoes in Alexis and John's engagement photos. Alexis and Shannon start arguing about all the gifts in their relationships. In an Unseen Footage, Emily questions Alexis' intention in posting photos that are digs toward Shannon. Alexis is bewildered as she states she doesn't think about Shannon at all. In turn, the ladies ask her to be more considerate for Shannon. Emily defends Shannon.
Shannon and John backstage of Celebrity Family Feud in April 2023
Alexis is fine with Heather sharing her having sex with John 4 times a day. Shannon was in the restroom when it's shared at Heather's New Year Party. Heather later relayed that to Shannon at dinner in an Unseen Footage. Heather still thinks John wants to be in "the spotlight" because he continues to date Housewives. A reel of John and Alexis' confessional plays. John states he was single for a year before meeting Alexis, and their relationship is organic. Shannon has text evidence of John sending her "I love you" 2 months before meeting Alexis. Alexis refutes Shannon and John were together for 5 years, stating that John told her they broke up "the day after Thanksgiving 2022". Gina and Emily defend Shannon which descends into a yelling match where Alexis attempts to get Andy to step in, in the process calling Gina and Emily "tweedle dee and tweedle dumb". Leading to Emily unleashing on Alexis, to which Alexis asks if Emily wants to hit her. Shannon clarifies that they did break up in Thanksgiving 2022, however they got back together without a title and were inseparable until 10 days post her DUI. Alexis focuses on the semantics. Emily doesn't understand why Tamra is friends with Alexis. Although Emily's the one that brought Alexis back on the show, she states they are mere "social friends". The trainer Shannon and Alexis shared apparently moved to a new gym and brought Alexis and John with them, Shannon and Alexis continue to bicker.
(Left to right) Emily, Shannon, and Alexis, all arguing with each other
Alexis clarifies the "lies" Shannon tells when prompted by a viewer question. Shannon knew the facelift was a loan and Shannon did not pay for everything in the relationship, Shannon and Alexis bicker. Alexis interrupts when Shannon is asked by a viewer question on why she thinks John would be willing to shell out large lump sums despite their "contentious relationship". Andy shuts Alexis down. Shannon explains she thought John sold his share on his company, Alexis interrupts again. Shannon clarifies that John only got $5 million while others got $50 million. Shannon and Alexis argue, the ladies beg Alexis to let Shannon talk. Gina defends Shannon by explaining Alexis did not give Shannon time to grieve her relationship and instead flaunts it. Alexis understands. Andy asks lawyer Emily regarding the loan, who states a promissory note cannot be given out retroactively. Alexis provides texts and emails from John stating it is a loan from 2022. A reel of John's confession stating $40,000 was given to Shannon with the promise of return in 4 months. Shannon is brought to tears of frustration. Emily steps in, still doesn't understand why John wouldn't just accept the full amount Shannon offered. Alexis states the season was still filming and if John signs the mutual non disparagement agreement Shannon can go on and make more lies. Emily says then it can be addressed at the reunion. Gina questions why John doesn't want to file after the season's done filming if he doesn't want it discussed. Shannon states John's reason is statute of limitations. Andy wonders now the season's over why doesn't John accept the offer. Alexis challenges Shannon to offer the full amount again, to which Shannon announces John had lost his chance.
(Left to right) Alexis, Jenn, and Katie hanging out in Jenn's Instagram post
Heather inquires Katie and Jenn's insights as they are closer to Alexis. Katie and Jenn see both sides but Katie states she understands more when Alexis explained the non-disparagement agreement. Emily steps in with if they both signed it, neither of them would be able to say anything. Emily and Alexis argue. Jenn said she asks John regarding the timing of their relationship, Katie agrees that it is suspicious as the season was filming at the time. Emily also questioned Alexis in an Unseen Footage. John explains it as statute of limitation. Shannon states John has never mentioned the loan, even when they broke up. Alexis refutes with that they were in negotiation. Emily brings up Shannon did not get a demand letter until January 2024, during filming. Shannon states People Magazine received the complaint the day before John filed, and it was the day of Jenn's Fiesta Party. Shannon attributes Alexis's strange behavior at the party to the imminent announcement. The sixth Unseen Footage of this episode supports it.
Gina holding Shannon's hand during John and Alexis' confessional
In John's confessional he states he has no intention of ever releasing the Ring footage, despite that he has kept it. Shannon would be the only person that is welcomed to see it, says John. Shannon does not remember what might be on the video at all. Jenn questions on why is the video being discussed if it's never going to see the light of day. Alexis regrets the timing of bringing the video up. Alexis thinks it is just as difficult for her to film as well as Shannon. Andy questions again why John won't take Shannon's offer as the season's over, and the "veiled threats" of the video as extortion. Shannon, Emily, and Alexis argue. Everyone is yelling through the confusion of Alexis suddenly saying she doesn't know what John's going to do as she is not John, despite speaking for him the entire season. Andy ends the segment with Alexis' goal now for her relationship with Shannon. Alexis states if Katie and Heather can be amicable, so can they. Katie and Heather both express that they are not amicable. Alexis thinks they can co-exist. Shannon does not want anything to do with Alexis and gleefully waves goodbye when Andy sends Alexis off with good lucks of the wedding. Shannon takes a breather.
Shannon is emotional in her trailer regarding the statements made by John. Shannon's makeup artist Pamela points out Tamra stayed out of it because she doesn't want to take the heat. Emily never wants to see Alexis again. Heather thinks John only made himself look worse from the confessionals. Shannon appreciates Gina's support when back from break.
36 HOURS LATER
The ladies hugging
Heather, Tamra, Shannon, and Gina gather at Emily's. Heather reveals that five months earlier, Alexis, Heather, Tamra, and their respective spouses all went to dinner after the finale party. Heather tries to explain that Shannon wasn't the topic of conversation, but it came up, Gina doesn't believe her. John said that he did hear the crash on the night of Shannon's DUI. Gina and Emily reassure Heather that she had done the right thing telling Shannon. Tamra reveals John wanted to see what happened but his daughter told him to stay put and went herself instead. She discovered Shannon "pulling off". Additionally John said Shannon "hit him" that night. Shannon knows John said that she "punched him" but does not have recollection of the night. Shannon cries and is scared of her actions. Gina consoles Shannon, telling her even if she did "terrible" things that night, it doesn't make her a terrible person. Everyone join in and comfort her. Emily questions Tamra about how long that has been sitting on the information. Heather steps in and explains it was a lot of things happening. Everyone comfort Shannon, Shannon is grateful.
Alexis Bellino[]
Season 18[]
Alexis talks to John in Catwalks and Catfights, who is surprised that they are coming off "scheming against Shannon". A floral arrangement is delivered to the Shannon's 60th Birthday Tea Party for Shannon, from Alexis, with a note attached in You Are Cordially Not Invited. After reading the note, Shannon appreciates the gesture but states it's "9 months too late". Shannon does want anything to do with Alexis, Emily agrees as there is an ongoing lawsuit against Shannon Alexis is taking part in. Shannon thinks Alexis is being "coached" by John, to Tamra's disbelief. Tamra reveals Shannon's butt dial the day the lawsuit went public previous episode, stating that she sounds upset. Shannon responds with of course she is upset as a lawsuit against her is out in the press, and proceeds to draw clear boundary between her and Alexis. Emily asks if Shannon is going to send Alexis a thank you note. Shannon reveals she "pre-wrote" a text to Alexis (transcript below) that clarifies she is not invited, to the ladies' surprise and glee. Although the ladies do think it's a bit too harsh, Katie and Jenn offer to relay the information to Alexis in person. Emily thinks Shannon should just send the text. On another day, Katie and Jenn arrive at Alexis' to deliver the bad news. Alexis is flabbergasted that Shannon did not take on the olive branch she offered after 8 months of her tormenting Shannon. Katie and Jenn inform Alexis about the text Shannon sent her, wishing Shannon had "soften" the language (she did not). Alexis is confused about what Shannon is holding on against her, Katie and Jenn remind her of the ongoing lawsuit. John and Alexis appear in the confessional together, John states he brought the suit in action due to the approaching expiration of statue of limitation, and refutes the claim that the money was a gift. Both Katie and Jenn think Alexis is the one that leaked the lawsuit to People. Alexis kicks them out after they attempt to console her.
Alexis visits Tamra with Chlorox to "clean up the sh*t we (they) have to talk about" in Unfinished Business. Alexis Facetimed Tamra and Heather when they were in London while ring shopping. Although Alexis and John are not engaged yet, but Alexis thinks it's "soon". John is "confident" that they will spend the rest of their lives together. Flashback shows John had told Shannon the same thing. John Jansen arrives at Jenn's engagement party when Shannon is telling Katie about her and Matt's "fight". Emily physically lifts Gina up so she can get a better view of Johnny J over the wall. Shannon and Katie are in hysterics over the commotion. Alexis hops in the Escalade and leaves with John.
Shannon (top left) arguing with Alexis (right)
Shannon and Alexis continue their arguing in Reunion Part 3. In an Unseen Footage, Alexis defends John at Heather's New Year Party, stating he's hangry from an argument with Gina in 2022. Alexis claims she Googled John when they first met she saw a flurry of negative statements by Shannon. However, Shannon has always defended John prior to this season, as evident in last season's reunion. The only negative thing Shannon has said about John is she paid for everything in the first half of their relationship. Alexis continues proclaiming about Shannon's lies. Emily joins in incredulous about the non-existent lies, they argue. Alexis invites Shannon to compare numbers as they had done "forensic accounting". Gina doesn't understand why Alexis is involved. Alexis says John had spent $350,000 in the relationship. Everyone is confused on why didn't John sue for more or take Shannon's initial $75,000 offer. Alexis thinks Shannon is lying about the offer and states she only offered $15,000 in a 3 year payment plan. Attorney Emily clarifies all loans are paid in plans in the legal system. Tamra asks why Shannon she's paying even if she doesn't consider it a loan, Shannon just wants John to leave her alone. Viewer questions Alexis' pettiness of lemons and Ferragamo shoes in Alexis and John's engagement photos. Alexis and Shannon start arguing about all the gifts in their relationships. In an Unseen Footage, Emily questions Alexis' intention in posting photos that are digs toward Shannon. Alexis is bewildered as she states she doesn't think about Shannon at all. In turn, the ladies ask her to be more considerate for Shannon. Emily defends Shannon.
Shannon and John backstage of Celebrity Family Feud in April 2023
Alexis is fine with Heather sharing her having sex with John 4 times a day. Shannon was in the restroom when it's shared at Heather's New Year Party. Heather later relayed that to Shannon at dinner in an Unseen Footage. Heather still thinks John wants to be in "the spotlight" because he continues to date Housewives. A reel of John and Alexis' confessional plays. John states he was single for a year before meeting Alexis, and their relationship is organic. Shannon has text evidence of John sending her "I love you" 2 months before meeting Alexis. Alexis refutes Shannon and John were together for 5 years, stating that John told her they broke up "the day after Thanksgiving 2022". Gina and Emily defend Shannon which descends into a yelling match where Alexis attempts to get Andy to step in, in the process calling Gina and Emily "tweedle dee and tweedle dumb". Leading to Emily unleashing on Alexis, to which Alexis asks if Emily wants to hit her. Shannon clarifies that they did break up in Thanksgiving 2022, however they got back together without a title and were inseparable until 10 days post her DUI. Alexis focuses on the semantics. Emily doesn't understand why Tamra is friends with Alexis. Although Emily's the one that brought Alexis back on the show, she states they are mere "social friends". The trainer Shannon and Alexis shared apparently moved to a new gym and brought Alexis and John with them, Shannon and Alexis continue to bicker.
(Left to right) Emily, Shannon, and Alexis, all arguing with each other
Alexis clarifies the "lies" Shannon tells when prompted by a viewer question. Shannon knew the facelift was a loan and Shannon did not pay for everything in the relationship, Shannon and Alexis bicker. Alexis interrupts when Shannon is asked by a viewer question on why she thinks John would be willing to shell out large lump sums despite their "contentious relationship". Andy shuts Alexis down. Shannon explains she thought John sold his share on his company, Alexis interrupts again. Shannon clarifies that John only got $5 million while others got $50 million. Shannon and Alexis argue, the ladies beg Alexis to let Shannon talk. Gina defends Shannon by explaining Alexis did not give Shannon time to grieve her relationship and instead flaunts it. Alexis understands. Andy asks lawyer Emily regarding the loan, who states a promissory note cannot be given out retroactively. Alexis provides texts and emails from John stating it is a loan from 2022. A reel of John's confession stating $40,000 was given to Shannon with the promise of return in 4 months. Shannon is brought to tears of frustration. Emily steps in, still doesn't understand why John wouldn't just accept the full amount Shannon offered. Alexis states the season was still filming and if John signs the mutual non disparagement agreement Shannon can go on and make more lies. Emily says then it can be addressed at the reunion. Gina questions why John doesn't want to file after the season's done filming if he doesn't want it discussed. Shannon states John's reason is statute of limitations. Andy wonders now the season's over why doesn't John accept the offer. Alexis challenges Shannon to offer the full amount again, to which Shannon announces John had lost his chance.
(Left to right) Alexis, Jenn, and Katie hanging out in Jenn's Instagram post
Heather inquires Katie and Jenn's insights as they are closer to Alexis. Katie and Jenn see both sides but Katie states she understands more when Alexis explained the non-disparagement agreement. Emily steps in with if they both signed it, neither of them would be able to say anything. Emily and Alexis argue. Jenn said she asks John regarding the timing of their relationship, Katie agrees that it is suspicious as the season was filming at the time. Emily also questioned Alexis in an Unseen Footage. John explains it as statute of limitation. Shannon states John has never mentioned the loan, even when they broke up. Alexis refutes with that they were in negotiation. Emily brings up Shannon did not get a demand letter until January 2024, during filming. Shannon states People Magazine received the complaint the day before John filed, and it was the day of Jenn's Fiesta Party. Shannon attributes Alexis's strange behavior at the party to the imminent announcement. The sixth Unseen Footage of this episode supports it.
Gina holding Shannon's hand during John and Alexis' confessional
In John's confessional he states he has no intention of ever releasing the Ring footage, despite that he has kept it. Shannon would be the only person that is welcomed to see it, says John. Shannon does not remember what might be on the video at all. Jenn questions on why is the video being discussed if it's never going to see the light of day. Alexis regrets the timing of bringing the video up. Alexis thinks it is just as difficult for her to film as well as Shannon. Andy questions again why John won't take Shannon's offer as the season's over, and the "veiled threats" of the video as extortion. Shannon, Emily, and Alexis argue. Everyone is yelling through the confusion of Alexis suddenly saying she doesn't know what John's going to do as she is not John, despite speaking for him the entire season. Andy ends the segment with Alexis' goal now for her relationship with Shannon. Alexis states if Katie and Heather can be amicable, so can they. Katie and Heather both express that they are not amicable. Alexis thinks they can co-exist. Shannon does not want anything to do with Alexis and gleefully waves goodbye when Andy sends Alexis off with good lucks of the wedding. Shannon takes a breather.
Shannon is emotional in her trailer regarding the statements made by John. Shannon's makeup artist Pamela points out Tamra stayed out of it because she doesn't want to take the heat. Emily never wants to see Alexis again. Heather thinks John only made himself look worse from the confessionals. Shannon appreciates Gina's support when back from break.
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Trivia[]
- Janssen is the second "partner" featured on the Orange County franchise that has dated multiple Housewives, following Slade Smiley.