Alexis, Tamra & Shannon Explain the Lawsuit Drama (EXCLUSIVE)

Since several lawsuits are discussed in the 18th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Shannon Storms Beador, Alexis Bellino and Tamra Judge shed new light on their past and present legal drama.

In the video above, the “wives” stopped by Bravo headquarters to offer their views on the ongoing issues between them.

Alexis spoke about her connection to the two lawsuits in question — one filed against Shannon and Tamra by her ex-husband in 2018 and a more recent one filed against Shannon by her fiancé John Janssen — stating, “Anyone who would say: ‘It’s strange that Alexis was with two men who sued Shannon. I would say, “Yeah, that’s kind of crazy.”

She added: “I have nothing to do with either.” [lawsuit].”

Although Alexis claimed she was not involved in any of the lawsuits, Shannon had a different take on the 2018 drama.

“I really have no interest in becoming friends with the woman who got the ball rolling when I filed the defamation lawsuit against her ex-husband,” Shannon said, adding that Alexis “denied that she wrote one.” [cease and desist] Letter” about the case.

The clip above then showed a text message that Alexis allegedly sent to Shannon at the time, in which she wrote, “We have hired a lawyer and will be suing you and Tamra,” and later added, “You will hear from our attorney.” ” This news, Shannon said, is further evidence that Alexis was involved in the lawsuit.

With that in mind, Alexis explained, “Here’s where Shannon thinks I was involved: I sent the text messages to Shannon and Tamra for my then-ex-husband. He called me very upset. Someone gave it to me.” [Shannon’s] cell phone [number]so I texted her and Tamra and I said, “Please just keep your mouth shut and this will happen.” Our lawyer will contact you.”

“My ex calls me and he’s all upset and he’s just like, ‘Are you going to text them and just tell them my lawyer will be in touch? And just let them know?’” she continued. “I said, ‘I don’t want anything to do with this. I don’t agree with that…He asked me to send some more texts or something. I said, ‘I’m out. I’m not one.’ Part of it.’”

Tamra agreed with Alexis’ point of view, explaining, “Alexis really wasn’t involved [the lawsuit]. It was her ex-husband who filed the lawsuit. Her name wasn’t on it. There was nothing there.”

Alexis emphasized this point, stating, “There is no court document that you will ever find my name on.”

However, Shannon disagreed.

“Alexis denies she was even involved, but she sent me a warning letter,” she said. “And I have it. So there you have it.”

In the video above, Alexis weighed in on the matter, sharing, “I hate to say it, but I said it.” [John] when she offered $45,000. He said, “That’s not enough.” She owes me 75 [thousand dollars].’”

“I don’t blame him for saying, ‘Just pay me what you owe me,'” she added. “And that’s all, that’s all he wants. That’s all he ever wanted.”

Watch the full conversation in the video above.