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Jim Bellino, the ex-husband of Alexis Bellino, shuts down rumors that he is dating RHOC alum Elizabeth Lyn Vargas.

RHOC’s Jim Bellino denies reports that he is currently dating/in a relationship with former OC Housewife Elizabeth Lyn Vargas.

On AllAboutTRH Podcast‘s Instagram, Jim shut down the rumor mill, commenting:

“No, we are not dating. End of conversation.”

RHOC's Jim Bellino claims he is NOT dating Elizabeth Lyn Vargas

Jim’s denial came shortly after a TMZ reported that he and Elizabeth had been dating “for around a month” now, after meeting through a mutual friend.

The source claimed that “sparks are flying” between the two, who hit it off over their mutual love of golf

TMZ then shared photos of the pair together recently at dinner.

Jim Bellino and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas at dinner in Orange County
RHOC's Jim Bellino and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas

Elizabeth starred on RHOC for one season in 2020. She was previously married to former chairman and CEO of American Seafoods, Bernt O. Bodal. Their divorce was finalized in 2020.

As for Jim, he and Alexis Bellino, who returned to the Real Housewives of Orange County for season 18 as a friend of the cast, divorced in 2018 after 13 years of marriage. The two share three children: James, and twins MacKenna and Miles.

The Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

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