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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Teddi Mellencamp splits from new boyfriend after being trolled for dating amid stage 4 cancer battle
Teddi Mellencamp has broken up with her boyfriend Ricci Rea because she realized she does not currently have the energy to sustain a relationship amid her ongoing battle with stage four cancer. exclusively caught sight of the 43-year-old in a clinch with a new beau last month, and she then publicly confirmed she had a man in her life. Meanwhile her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave, with whom she shares three children, has proven to be a source of support to her as she fights her illness, but they have publicly clarified that they are still proceeding with their divorce. Now, Teddi has revealed that her latest romance had already fizzled by the time the public became aware of her new man's identity. She clarified that Ricci 'couldn't be a nicer guy,' but noted that her own health had gotten in the way of their budding relationship, on her Diamonds in the Rough podcast with her ex-Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-star Erika Jayne. The daughter of John Mellencamp explained that she 'had to call things off' once 'it started getting to the point where it's starting to get a little bit more serious. I was like: "I don't have the capacity for this right now."' Insisting that Ricci was 'a really nice guy, couldn't be a nicer guy,' she pointed out: 'I don't feel my best, so when I have downtime I want to rest.' gushed over her new boyfriend after pushing back at trolls who have criticized her for dating while undergoing cancer treatment. During an appearance on iHeart Radio's Diamond in the Rough podcast on Friday, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum spoke about the boundaries she has set while still undergoing treatment for her Stage 4 cancer. 'I've had to make it clear to people I've dated [that] this is where I am. This is what I've got,' she explained about her limitations of time and energy. '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.' The influencer, 43, shares three children, Slate, 12, Cruz, 10 and Dove, five, with her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave, 48. As for her current guy, with whom she has been seen, but has not publicly identified, she revealed, 'I haven't had to say any of those things, but he is really sweet and kind.' Referencing a recent date, she said, '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. 'I know I deserve it, and it's really nice,' Mellencamp added. However, if the new guy decides it's all too much for him, the social media star said she would understand. 'If for some reason you realize you need somebody that doesn't have three kids, 1 million activities to do, 87 podcasts, you want more time than I'm able to give? I understand,' she told her cohost Erika Jayne. Mellencamp said if that were the case she told him, 'I would not be mad at you for not even a second.' However, it seems her new friend is in for the long haul. 'He's like, 'I am willing to do anything to be able to spend time with you."' When it comes to her cancer battle, the influencer had some hopeful news and some disappointing news to share on her own Two Ts in a Pod podcast with her friend and co-host Tamara Judge. Following her most recent MRI, doctors found 'the tumors have not grown at all, if anything they're shrinking, I'm in the one-percent range of improvement.' 'If for some reason you realize you need somebody that doesn't have three kids, 1 million activities to do, 87 podcasts, you want more time than I'm able to give? I understand,' she told her cohost Erika Jayne The Certified Wellness coach has been undergoing immunotherapy to treat her cancer which she has revealed often leave her felling tired and run down, following a series of radiation treatments. Doctors removed four tumors from her brain in February, but others remained in her brain and lungs. In spite of the improvements, Mellencamp said the doctors told her that she still has stage 4 cancer. All though she took the news with grace, the personal trainer said she was hoping they would tell her something else. 'I think I believe I'm going to go in and they're gonna say "wow, it's a miracle and you no longer have any cancer."'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teddi Mellencamp's New Boyfriend Named; He's a Big TV Producer
Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp has inspired us all with her brave cancer battle. As you may recall, Teddi was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2022. She had multiple surgeries to combat the disease. Sadly, Teddi shared in February 2025 that she underwent brain surgery to remove tumors from her brain. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma, which had spread to her brain and lungs. The RHOBH alum has shared her journey with the public, and that includes her quest for love amid her divorce from Edwin Arroyave. Now, we know a little more about Teddi's mystery boyfriend. Teddi and her new boyfriend were photographed together in June 2025, jogging and then showing some PDA. The Daily Mail reported that Teddi's new man is Ricci Rea. While Ricci isn't active on social media, his LinkedIn profile revealed that he is a producer. Meanwhile, Ricci has been employed as an event producer for Fox and Apple TV+. He also served as a line producer for Done + Dusted. Currently, he is a senior producer at the creative agency Dorothy. Apparently, Ricci is making Teddi really happy. She shared some tidbits about her new relationship on her podcast, Diamonds in the Rough. 'He came and picked us up this week from the show, and he could tell that I was down. He sat and watched, like, one million hours of horse show rounds,' Teddi told Erika Jayne, her co-host. 'He's just a good guy. I know I deserve it, and it's really nice.' Thankfully, Teddi's new boyfriend won Erika's approval. 'Do you know what he said to me in the driveway when I first met him? 'Teddi's such a really good girl,'' Erika stated. 'He knows you differently than the rest of the people that watch you.' The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills streams on Peacock or Hayu in the U.K. and Ireland. TELL US – ARE YOU GLAD THAT TEDDI HAS FOUND A NEW BOYFRIEND? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT RICCI? The post Teddi Mellencamp's New Boyfriend Named; He's a Big TV Producer appeared first on Reality Tea.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Teddi Mellencamp's new lover finally named... as he gallantly steps in when cancer-hit star is tragically placed in WHEELCHAIR
Teddi Mellencamp 's new romance is blossoming as she bravely battles stage four melanoma. And, after several of sightings of the loved-up pair, the Daily Mail can now reveal for the first time that Mellencamp's boyfriend is successful TV producer Ricci Rea, who has been standing by her side throughout her cancer battle.
