EXCLUSIVE: Shannon Beador’s mood? It’s downcast. She’s got this melancholy vibe about John Janssen’s new love story with Alexis Bellino.

Her buddies? They’re skeptical. Word on the street is they’re doubting that John actually splurged on a $16k promise ring.

Shannon’s heart? It’s aching. She’s reeling from her ex’s sudden romantic twist.

By Whitney Vasquez. Oh, and the date? It was Dec. 27, 2023. Time stamped at 8:30 p.m. ET.