Question: are lydia and alexis still friends?
Answer: All these years later, Lydia McLaughlin still has a special bond with a certain The Real Housewives of Orange County alum. In fact, she remains very close with Alexis Bellino. The two women crossed paths during Season 8 of RHOC — and remain BFFS. ... Both Alexis and Lydia exited RHOC following Season 8.