Teddi Mellencamp has opened up about her love life amid her ongoing battle with stage 4 cancer.
During her and Tamra Judge’s latest episode Two T’s in a Pod podcast, the 44-year-old TV personality revealed that she is dating an older man.
“We’re going to call him Derek,” Teddi teased. “He’s older than me.”
She keeps the identity of her new boyfriend a secret Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared that their relationship has faced challenges due to their children.
“That’s what happens when you’re dating and you’re both parents,” the mother of three said. “Like, how are you ever going to get past first base? I’ve got kids in my house. He’s got kids in his house.”
John Mellencamp’s daughter went on to explain that she is approaching the relationship differently than she has in the past.
“I’m taking it easy with him. That’s not normally my past,” Teddi admitted.
The reality star, who is currently battling stage 4 melanoma cancer, said her new partner is very supportive.
“He’s pretty good at it,” she said. “He’s generally a relatively positive and logical person,” Teddi said. “But what I like most about him is that he makes me laugh.”
For those unfamiliar, Teddi filed for divorce from her ex, Edwin Arroyave, in November 2024. The exes share three children: Slate 12, Cruz 11 and Dove 6.
