Reality star SPLITS with new boyfriend amid frightening cancer battle
TEDDI Mellencamp has confirmed she split with her new boyfriend to focus on her cancer treatment.
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills alum and mom of three, 44, starred on the Bravo hit series for three seasons and was later diagnosed stage 4 skin cancer.
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RHOBH star Teddi Mellencamp has split from her boyfriend
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She said she didn't have capacity for love amid her cancer treatment
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Teddi and hubby Edwin Arroyave have put their divorce on hold
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Teddi revealed she had split from boyfriend Ricci Rea "who couldn't be a nicer guy," because she did not have the "capacity" to manage her cancer treatment while maintaining a new relationship.
She made the admission on her Diamonds in the Rough podcast which she co-hosts with her former RHOBH co-star, Erika Jayne.
"It started getting to the point where it's starting to get a little bit more serious," Teddi admitted, adding that she realized, "I don't have the capacity for this right now."
She added that Ricci was "a really nice guy," but "I don't feel my best, so when I have downtime I want to rest."
Teddi explained how her cancer treatment has affected her relationships and how she's had to set boundaries with others.
"I've had to make it clear to people I've dated [that] this is where I am. This is what I've got,"
"If it's enough for you, great. If it's not enough, I won't be upset. I mean, yes, my feelings will probably be hurting, but this is all I got to give. And if that's enough, great.'
Even though she split from Ricci, the reality star and daughter of rocker John Mellencamp revealed she is dating a new man.
"I haven't had to say any of those things, but he is really sweet and kind," she said.
She spoke of a date that she went on recently with her new man.
Teddi Mellencamp & Edwin Arroyave's divorce 'hostility is gone' after her brain surgery as he's 'terrified' of losing her-
"He came and picked us up this week from the [horse] show, and he could tell that I was down. He sat and watched, like, one million hours of horse show rounds. He's just a good guy," she said.
Teddi previously her life with then-husband Edwin Arroyave and her three kids Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, 5, until she left the show in 2020.
Teddi's cancer battle
Teddi Mellencamp was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in 2022, and had 17 spots removed. Three years later, after suffering from "severe and debilitating headaches," the reality star discovered the cancer had spread to her brain. Four brain tumors were immediately removed, but doctors later discovered three more brain tumors and three tumors on her lungs. In April 2025, she announced her cancer was stage 4. The remaining tumors have shrunk from treatment, and Teddi says she's "feeling good and happy." Teddi hopes she will become cancer-free in the near future. "Doctors believe I will be healed if everything stays on course," she told fans.
She split from Edwin last November, and though the divorce was initially messy, the exes are now getting along well as she undergoes cancer treatment.
Teddi revealed earlier this year the disease had spread to her brain and lungs, resulting in her undergoing emergency surgery.
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Teddi was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma
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'There are hundreds of big names who will want to pay their respects and celebrate his life and legacy, as well as thousands of fans who would line the streets to say goodbye.' A new documentary, No Escape From Now, is set to air on Paramount+ later this year, following his life since a fall in 2019 — before his Parkinson's diagnosis — left him needing a series of ops on his back and neck. Tributes poured in for the legendary singer from across the music world. Sir Elton John shared a photo of himself alongside Ozzy with the message: "So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away. "He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. "He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. "To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx" Singer-songwriter Yungblud wrote on X: "I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. "But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don't. "I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. "Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. "You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. "You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time." Ozzy Osbourne's iconic career The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963, aged 15. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967. 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With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. His seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. Coupled with the Prince of Darkness' insane tour that saw him bite the head off a live bat, a string of successful tracks followed - cementing Ozzy as a rock legend around the world. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon, which featured heavy metal acts touring the US and some of Europe. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13. Queen icon Sir Brian May also paid tribute, saying Ozzy's final concert earlier in the month "was a glorious way to say goodbye" to the heavy metal vocalist. The guitarist said on social media: "So sad to hear of Ozzie's passing. "His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye - the love in that place for him was gigantic. "I'm grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. And happy to know he passed peacefully with his loving family close by." He added: "But the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family. "And to Bill (Ward) and Geezer (Butler) and my dear friend Tony (Iommi) - for this is family - I know only too well. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie. Bri." 10 The Osbourne Clan remained a solid unit throughout the decades Credit: PA 10 Ozzy credited Sharon with saving his life in interviews over the years Credit: Getty
