Teddi Mellencamp is sharing some positive personal news as she continues to navigate her cancer journey.
The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star confirmed on the September 1 episode of the “Diamonds in the Rough,” which she co-hosts with Erika Jayne, that she is now dating someone new.
Teddi Mellencamp Opens Up About New Romance
The Bravoleb clarified that her new relationship is with someone different from the man she was seen with earlier in the summer. “I’ve been on probably eight dates with this person,” Mellencamp said. “Not the young guy. You haven’t met him… He’s such a nice guy, such a good guy.”
The update comes just months after Mellencamp confirmed she had ended a previous romance with another mystery man. While she declined to reveal her current partner’s name, she described him as funny, kind, and attentive.
“He’s funny, he’s nice, he opens car doors, he’s handsome, he has a nice job,” she shared. “There’s no complaints. The only complaints there are is how I physically feel — like, not about him but about myself.”
Teddi Mellencamp on Balancing Health Struggles & Dating
Mellencamp, who is undergoing treatment for Stage 4 melanoma, admitted that her physical health has made dating an emotional experience. She revealed that side effects from steroid treatments initially increased her libido, but her focus has since shifted.
“I was a wild woman… but now I am not,” she explained. “So now I’m just chill. I’m like, ‘OK, yeah, let’s go to dinner. Yeah, sure.’”
She acknowledged that ongoing immunotherapy sessions have taken a toll, contributing to anxiety and fatigue. Still, she said her new partner has been supportive.
“I’m definitely in that stage where I’m sure I’m not the best person in the world to have any sort of relationship with, but this guy is chill,” Mellencamp told Erika Jayne. “He’s very understanding.”
The couple has kept their dates simple, enjoying lunches, dinners, movie nights, and walks together. “We’re just hanging out, getting to know each other,” she said. “It’s been good.”
Co-Parenting & Divorce on Hold
Mellencamp’s personal life has been in the spotlight since her split from husband Edwin Arroyave. She filed for divorce months before her cancer spread, though the pair continue to live together while raising their three children — Slate, 12, Cruz, 11, and Dove, 5. Mellencamp is also stepmother to Bella, 16, from Arroyave’s previous relationship.
Earlier this year, Mellencamp told Extra that they have temporarily paused divorce proceedings to minimize stress during her treatment. “We’re not together, but we put all the divorce stuff on hold because getting divorced is very stressful,” she said.
Despite their separation, Mellencamp and Arroyave have maintained a friendship. “He’s a good guy, and we’re having a friendship, which is what we liked about each other in the first place, making each other laugh and all those types of things,” she explained. “We call it the divorce chronicles, where we just tease each other.”
Mellencamp’s health challenges began in 2022, when she was first diagnosed with melanoma after her close friend Kyle Richards noticed a spot on her back. Since then, she has undergone more than a dozen procedures and treatments. The disease later metastasized, spreading to her brain and lungs.
Despite the obstacles, Mellencamp continues to share her journey with fans while finding joy in new experiences — including her budding romance. While she has chosen not to reveal her partner’s identity, her optimism and openness signal that she is embracing a new chapter in life.
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Teddi Mellencamp Reveals New Romance Amid Cancer Battle