Is it just me, or is John Janssen heading into Slade Smiley territory? You guys remember Slade, right? He was the original ick factor on the Real Housewives of Orange County. We thought he was one of a kind, but it is starting to look like he might have a doppelganger.
John Janssen comes across as thirsty (like Slade Smiley)
John never wanted to film with Shannon. Often, cameras would catch him either entering or exiting a scene. But now that he is with Alexis Bellino, everything has changed. It feels like John is going out of his way to gain attention like his effort to sue Shannon Beador. That said, we have yet to see him this season on RHOC.
Slade’s character was often called into question. For example, he was often called out for failing to pay child support. But his relationships with the cast just felt forced most of the time. Slade made no real effort to truly have a functioning relationship with any of the housewives he dated. And while he is still very much with Gretchen Rossi, that too feels like a situation he tries to work.
John Janssen has dated two housewives (like Slade Smiley)
It is well documented that John was dating Shannon for years. For nearly four years, fans of the Real Housewives of Orange County watched the duo intermingle and merge their lives together. There were often times that John seemed to hold some kind of power over Shannon and daily decisions. Also, Shannon might just be that way with men. The feeling wasn’t too far off from Slade. The father of three was the OG of the dating world. First, he dated Jo De La Rosa. He wanted the new college graduate to be a stay-at-home wife with no friends or life. But the limit was pushed when he had her wear that sexy maid’s outfit. I still have nightmares. Slade then moved on to Lauri Peterson. And finally settled on Gretchen. Now, John has only dated two OC housewives, but could he be going for the record?
Both men have struggled with the women around them
Slade was never an ally for the women on the show. But he often cruelly targeted Vicki Gunvalson for her looks, calling her “Miss Piggy.” His comedy act proved that most people shouldn’t quit their day jobs. Who made Slade the appearance police first off? It annoyed me even more when he told Lydia McLaughlin at her party to eat a cheeseburger. Slade struck me as a man who never knew how to treat a woman nicely.
John hasn’t been as bad, but there have been moments. While everyone is allowed to have an opinion it is intimidating when a man is yelling his opinions about you at the top of his lungs. John went off the handle while trying to support Shannon. The businessman yelled, “She’s not your friend. We’re done with her. Who the f*ck does she think she is? Ridiculous.” The outburst didn’t make sense because John definitely didn’t have all the facts.
At least John Janssen can be soft
While on Reality with The King podcast, John got very real about his relationship with Shannon. For one it shocked fans to hear that his relationship with Shan was “real.” John revealed, “I wanna say that my relationship with Shannon was real. She has a wonderful side to her.” John also admitted the duo had “good times,” but in the end, he couldn’t help himself. John ended his interview, noting, “I would just challenge people to think about what it might be like to be with Shannon.” Fair.
It’s worth noting John offered Alexis the full salary of her friend-of spot on RHOC not to take the offer. So, he can’t be chasing the limelight that hard.
TELL US — COULD SLADE AND JOHN BE TWINS? DO YOU THINK THEY HAVE SIMILAR TENDENCIES?
