Reality TV star Teddi Mellencamp has finally broken her silence and addressed the alleged infidelity rumors that reportedly led to her divorce from husband, Edwin Arroyave.
On November 13, 2024, just a few days after Mellencamp officially filed for divorce, an anonymous source close to the couple exclusively revealed to the Daily Mail that the split was allegedly due to Teddi’s months-long secret affair with her horse trainer.
Cryptically addressing the swirling rumors, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum took to Instagram on November 24, 2024, to share her side of the story. Mellencamp uploaded a video of herself running on a treadmill, accompanied by a lengthy caption displayed on the screen.
While the video itself didn’t convey any message, the caption offered a response to the allegations. Teddi began her statement with some motivational words, setting the stage for the bigger picture. She wrote,
“The only person who can change your life is you. We have 2 options, pretend to be a victim or stand up and fight… We all deserve peace and happiness. I have cried and mourned. I have taken accountability and apologized for things I have done wrong. Now, I have given myself permission to grow and thrive”.
While Teddi did not explicitly address the affair allegations, she made it clear that she has no intention of discussing the matter publicly. Instead, she shared her perspective on handling the situation with dignity, emphasizing her decision to refrain from offering any explanations. She wrote,
“I have decided to not pander to the media and tell my side… Click bait means nothing and of course, there’s 3 sides to every story. How can I stand up and show up for the people that do matter? This is called being an adult…”
Source Claims Edwin Arroyave Was Unfaithful To Teddi Before Her Alleged Affair
On November 13, 2024, an anonymous source exclusively told US Weekly that Arroyave had also been unfaithful during his marriage to Mellencamp, suggesting that the responsibility for their divorce did not rest solely on her shoulders. The source revealed,
“Teddi and Edwin had been working on the problems of their marriage, despite his past indiscretions. They stayed in the marriage for the sake of the kids. Teddi isn’t excusing her behavior but this was the first and only time she strayed outside of the marriage… They are both to blame”.
Teddi’s affair with her married German horse trainer, Simon Schröeder, was first discovered by the latter’s wife, Karli, in May 2024. She found text messages exchanged between the two, which exposed their relationship. However, the affair did not end there.
Later, in October 2024, months after the initial discovery, Karli found out that Simon and Teddi were still involved. She subsequently informed Edwin, leading to a confrontation between him and Teddi.
Shortly afterwards, on November 1, 2024, Teddi Mellencamp filed for divorce, bringing an end to her 13-year marriage to Arroyave.
Fans Mock Teddi Mellencamp Over Her Instagram Accountability Post
The online community was quick to criticize the reality TV star for her post about taking accountability. Many netizens pointed out that while Teddi claimed to have taken responsibility for her actions, she failed to directly address the swirling rumors. Some such comments read,
“Saying there’s ‘3 sides to the story’ is NOT taking accountability”.
“Did I miss the part where she took accountability?”
“Why make a post at all if you don’t care… 🤷🏻♀️”
As Teddi Mellencamp navigates the aftermath of her divorce and the public fallout from her infamous affair, it remains to be seen how her divorce from Edwin Arroyave will unfold in the future.