Teddi Mellencamp Sparks Romance Rumors After Cozy Outing With Mystery Man

Teddi Mellencamp is turning heads with a new romance while navigating the aftermath of a high-profile divorce, and battling stage 4 melanoma.

The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star has been spotted with a mystery man, who an insider confirmed to be her new boyfriend.

On a sunny Sunday in Encino, Los Angeles, Mellencamp was seen sharing affectionate moments with a new, unidentified man.

Pictures obtained by the Daily Mail showed the couple, dressed in casual workout attire, appearing deeply connected during a jog, with the man wrapping his arms around Mellencamp and planting a kiss on her cheek.

In a tender gesture, he adjusted her hat, protecting her scalp amid her ongoing cancer treatment.

Although the man's identity remains undisclosed, a source confirmed to the outlet that Mellencamp "is dating him" and is very "happy."

Following her split from Edwin Arroyave, Mellencamp has re-entered the dating scene with optimism.

During the January 24 episode of the "Diamonds in the Rough" podcast, she told co-host Erika Jayne she had gone on dates following her split from Arroyave.

She revealed per Bravo TV, "It sounds crazy, but I've gone on a couple of dates. Yes." Mellencamp revealed she signed up for the dating app Hinge and shared her experience.

She said, "o I signed up for [the dating app] Hinge and I was like, 'This is a freaking joke. Why are only 28-year-olds reaching out to me? Like why?' And then I realized it's because I had my age down too low. I don't need to be dating a 28-year-old. I mean, they're hot, but I don't need it."

Mellencamp added, "There was somebody who messaged me and just complimented one of the photos and it was weird. I recognized his face. I was like, 'I know him.' So, I let it sit for a couple of days."

Mellencamp announced her divorce from Arroyave, her husband of 13 years, in November 2024. Shortly after, a source claimed that infidelity with her horse trainer, Simon Schroeder, had been the catalyst for her shock split.

Mellencamp finally broke her silence on the end of her marriage during an appearance on "The Skinny Confidential" podcast in February.

She shared, "Me and Edwin had some of the most amazing years and the most amazing times, and when we met it was hot and it was all the things, and then there would be somebody else."

The mother of three continued, "And I'd be like, 'It's okay, I'm gonna work through it, I'm gonna make him love me more!' Then you have kids, and things happen. Probably at the point in time when Edwin was ready to start working on it and really change, I probably stopped."

Mellencamp also said, "But I never told him I was checked out. I think that's the problem."

She admitted that Arroyave began working on himself to save their marriage, but it was too late by then.

"I think I had resentment or animosity or fear of ever being open again, so then I just closed off," she noted.

Despite the separation, Mellencamp has expressed gratitude for Arroyave's support during her health struggles, referring to him as a "pretty good divorce buddy" as he assisted her post-surgery.

In February, Mellencamp revealed that, after weeks of "severe and debilitating headaches," doctors discovered the cancer had spread to her brain and lungs.

She underwent emergency surgery to remove four brain tumors and has been undergoing immunotherapy treatments.

Despite the severity of her diagnosis, she has pressed on bravely and remained open about the challenges of her treatment, including coping with hair loss.

In April, Mellencamp shared a major breakthrough in her ongoing cancer journey, revealing her tumors have "significantly shrunk" after a series of scans.

In a heartfelt Instagram video, she said doctors are optimistic and believe the treatment is working. "I will be back to myself and feeling good," she assured fans.

Maintaining a positive outlook, she credited her resilience and humorously referenced her doctor's encouragement, "You got that Mellencamp blood, so you're good."

Despite previous setbacks, including the cancer's progression to stage 4, the update lifted the spirits of both Mellencamp and her supporters.