Life has a way of throwing curveballs—and sometimes, surprises too. For Teddi Mellencamp, the past year has brought both. While bravely navigating a very public cancer journey, the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum has found a new source of strength and support: a new relationship.
On the latest episode of her Two T’s in a Pod podcast, Teddi Mellencamp, 43, confirmed she’s “dating somebody.” Though she kept her partner’s name under wraps, she shared glowing remarks about him, calling him a “very kind” and “nice” guy who’s been especially attentive during this challenging chapter of her life. “He takes good care of me,” she said.
Interestingly, her new flame had no idea who she was when they first met. “He’s not married, he doesn’t have any kids,” she added, describing him as a “private person.” That didn’t stop the paparazzi from capturing a sweet moment between the two during a recent walk in her Los Angeles neighborhood—photos show her smiling as he embraced her and leaned in for a cheek kiss.
As for how he’s adjusting to the spotlight? Teddi Mellencamp said he’s taking it all in stride. “I asked him, like, ‘Do I even say your name?’ and he’s, like, ‘It’s really whatever you want to do, I know you’re a public person.’”
Her new relationship comes on the heels of a difficult period in both her health and love life. Just a few months ago, Teddi Mellencamp opened up about dating struggles while managing her cancer diagnosis. She shared a story about a man she briefly dated—nicknamed “Bob”—but their connection fizzled after a health scare sent her to the hospital. It was during that visit she learned she had multiple brain tumors. While she’s since undergone surgery to remove four of them, she later revealed that her cancer had unfortunately spread to her lungs.
