Looks like love is in the air for the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills alum as she debuts her new romance.
On the June 3, 2025, episode of her podcast Two Ts In A Pod, co-hosted with fellow reality star Tamra Judge, Teddi got candid about her love life amid her ongoing divorce from ex-husband Edwin Arroyave.
Confirming that she’s found love again, though keeping the name of her man off the record, Mellencamp shared,
“I’m dating somebody. He’s very kind to me, he’s taking good care of me. He’s nice… he’s not married, he doesn’t have any kids. But he’s also a private person”.
As for why she’s keeping his identity under wraps, Teddi explained,
“I asked him, like, ‘Do I even say your name?’ and he’s like, it’s really whatever you want to do, like, I know you’re a public person”.
Teddi And Her New Beau’s First Public Outing Caught On Camera
A few days before her new romance confirmation, on June 1, 2025, the reality star was spotted enjoying a casual morning stroll with her mystery man in Encino.
In the photos, Mellencamp wore an olive green zip-up jacket over a bright pink sports bra, paired with navy blue joggers and matching pink sneakers. Her companion, meanwhile, sported a white T-shirt, black joggers, a black baseball cap, sunglasses, and white sneakers.
The lovebirds didn’t hold back on the PDA, even with paparazzi present.
In one image, Teddi stood in front of her beau as he wrapped his arms around her chest. In another, he adjusted her baseball cap, which covered her shaved head amid her ongoing cancer battle, before leaning in to affectionately kiss her cheek.
Teddi Mellencamp cozies up to rumored new boyfriend during romantic outing https://t.co/P4YODQNdgV pic.twitter.com/FAwwyZls8B
— Page Six (@PageSix) June 3, 2025
Teddi was previously married to Edwin for 13 years before filing for divorce on November 2, 2024. Just days later, an anonymous source close to the couple revealed the shocking reason behind their split to the Daily Mail.
According to the insider, Teddi’s months-long affair with her German horse trainer, Simon Schröeder, was the breaking point. The source claimed,
“[Simon’s wife] confronted Simon and Teddi about it and they confessed. Teddi promised it would not happen again… Edwin only learned of the affair when she told him. [Teddi] filed for divorce so that he did not have the chance to file and get her for adultery”.
However, neither Teddi nor her horse trainer ever directly confirmed or denied the affair. But with her new romance now in full swing, it’s clear that chapter is closed for good.
Teddi’s New Romance Sparks Backlash During Cancer Fight
Teddi’s relationship reveal didn’t exactly win over the internet. Many online users mocked her timing, taking harsh and sarcastic digs at her for dating while battling cancer. Some such comments read,
“Sometimes I really think, I can’t find enough time for anything! And then I see this shiiii 😂”
“I would be more concerned about my health (especially fighting cancer) than getting a new boyfriend”.
“I would think, even if I had the urge to date while dealing with this, that I would want to keep it very private. For him, for my ex husband, for my children most of all”.
“Everyday more rubbish with Teddi. Go away already”.
“She’s obviously not that sick if she’s out finding a new dude”.
“She already has herself a boy toy still trying to get attention in a sick way”.
“This is what’s referred to as extremely over the top, unnecessary, extra, terribly messy, and the timing of it all couldn’t be worse”.
“I can see why her kids and husband left her”.
Despite the hate, Teddi seems unbothered and focused on moving forward with love, not drama. Whether fans approve or not, she’s rewriting her next chapter on her own terms.