The O.C. should be smaller than we notice, as one other love triangle is ready to shake up “Real Housewives of Orange County” … Alexis Bellino‘s ex-husband Jim and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas at the moment are an merchandise.
Sources acquainted with the state of affairs inform TMZ … Jim and Elizabeth have been courting for round a month now, after assembly by means of one of many co-hosts of the “Girls Talk” podcast.
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We’re informed Jim and Elizabeth are each big golfers and initially hit it off over their shared love of the game.
No phrase in the event that they chatted about their mutual ‘RHOC’ connection, although. Bear in mind, Jim was as soon as married to present ‘RHOC’ star Alexis … and Elizabeth beforehand starred in season 15 of the Bravo hit.
Although the connection continues to be new, we’re informed “sparks are flying” between the pair … and the duo seems severely smitten in pictures obtained by TMZ from a current date evening.
Sources say Elizabeth has been looking for “the one” following her divorce from her husband, former chairman and CEO of American Seafoods, Bernt O. Bodal — which was finalized in 2020. Elizabeth’s romance journey hasn’t been a simple one … particularly after an ex-boyfriend held her captive in her Newport Seaside dwelling for hours in 2022.
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Due to this historical past, we’re informed Elizabeth — who’s a self-made, rich girl — could be very involved about folks being after her for the flawed causes … but, it seems she’s discovered her joyful ending.
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After all, we’re certain Bravo followers are about to have a discipline day over the match … given the twosome’s connection to a different messy love triangle within the ‘RHOC’ universe.
Followers of the truth present will know Jim’s ex, Alexis, is at present engaged to John Janssen, the ex-boyfriend of costar Shannon Beador.
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John moved on from Shannon with Alexis not lengthy after his and SB’s on-again, off-again relationship lastly ended for good in September 2023. Understandably, there’s been an ample quantity of consideration on Shannon, Alexis, and John all through most of season 18.
Nevertheless, the state of affairs is wanting extra like a love rectangle now that we are able to add Jim and Elizabeth into the combo!!!
We reached out to Elizabeth’s supervisor, David Weintraub … to date, no phrase again.