“Alexis is a really lovely girl. She wouldn’t hurt a fly intentionally,” Dubrow told PEOPLE ahead of season 18
is getting candid about ’s return to .
The TV personality, 55, shared that it was a welcome surprise to have Bellino back in the RHOC mix for season 18 during an interview with PEOPLE at the Race to Erase MS Gala in Los Angeles on Friday, May 10.
“I’ve been campaigning for Alexis to come back for a few years now, so I was thrilled that she was coming back,” the actress told PEOPLE. “But as you know, truth is stranger than fiction and who could have predicted the of it all?”
“So, it’s interesting,” she added. “I mean, it’s quite a season.”
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Adding to the RHOC drama is the fact that Bellino is currently dating RHOC star ’s ex . When asked whether she thought Bellino’s return had anything to do with Beador, Dubrow said she doubted it.
“No, Alexis is a really lovely girl,” Dubrow said. “She wouldn’t hurt a fly intentionally.”
Bellino — who made her debut as an Orange County housewife in season 5 — will for season 18, a source close to production confirmed to PEOPLE in January.
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“Alexis is feeling energized and excited to be back in the mix,” the source said at the time. “She has authentic relationships with many of the girls, so it feels completely natural to be spending time with friends.”
However, it appeared that she might have some obstacles back on the set as Beador previously slammed Janssen in the press for dating Bellino, telling in December that she’s “hurt” and still trying to figure out “how to process” their coupling after Janssen told her he didn’t want to be in the public eye anymore.
“How many Orange County housewives have there been?” she asked. “Is that your dating pool?”
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Beador and Janssen dated for three and a half years and their romance was even featured on the show . The two eventually became friends again, though it seemed that they once again cut ties after .
kicked off in January with Dubrow, Beador, , , and all returning for another run.
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