**Jim Bellino Denies Rumors of Dating 'RHOC' Alum Elizabeth Lyn Vargas**

Jim Bellino, the former husband of "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Alexis Bellino, has recently denied circulating rumors that he is dating Elizabeth Lyn Vargas. Speculation about their relationship began after a report claimed the duo had been seeing each other for about a month.

In an effort to dispel the rumors, Jim took to his Instagram Story, firmly stating, "No, we are not dating end of conversation." Additionally, podcast host Sarah Fraser mentioned that Jim, 62, had dismissed the claims as "completely untrue" and a "fake rumor" during his recent appearance on her show.

Jim and Alexis Bellino were married from 2005 until their divorce in 2018. During their marriage, Alexis, aged 47, starred on "RHOC" from Seasons 5 to 8, with Jim often appearing alongside her. The former couple shares three children. After their split, Alexis became engaged to Drew Bohn in December 2020, but their engagement ended in September 2023.

Following her breakup with Bohn, Alexis was seen dating John Janssen, the ex-boyfriend of Shannon Beador, another "RHOC" star. Alexis and Janssen made their relationship public in November 2023, and Janssen, 61, proposed to her in August.

On the other hand, Elizabeth Lyn Vargas was married to Bernt Bodal from 2000 until their divorce in 2020. She later dated Ryan Geraghty, who faced legal trouble after barricading himself inside her home and threatening her life in February 2022. Geraghty is now serving a six-year prison sentence.

Representatives for Jim Bellino, Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, Alexis Bellino, and Bravo have not responded to requests for comment regarding the situation.