Teddi Mellencamp has opened up about her love life amid her ongoing battle with stage 4 cancer.
During the latest episode of He and Tamra Judge two tees in one pod podcast, the 44-year-old TV personality revealed that she is dating an older man.
“We’re going to call him Derek,” Teddy teased. “He is older than me.”
Keeping your new boyfriend’s identity a secret real housewives of beverly hills The alum shared that their relationship is facing challenges because of their children.
“That’s the thing when you’re dating and you’re both parents,” the mother of three said. “Like, how do you get past first base? I’ve got kids at home. He’s got kids at home.”
John Mellencamp’s daughter further explained that she is looking at the relationship differently than before.
“I’m moving slowly with him. Normally he’s not my past,” Teddy admitted.
The reality star, who is currently battling stage 4 melanoma cancer, said her new partner is very supportive.
“He’s very good at this,” she said. “He’s generally a relatively positive and logical person,” Teddy said. “But the thing I like most about him is he makes me laugh.”
For those who are unaware, Teddi filed for divorce from her ex-husband, Edwin Arroyave in November 2024. They have three children – Slate, 12, Cruz, 11, and Dove, 6.
