Teddi Mellencamp won’t let a serious health scare prevent her from exploring the dating world.
“I’ve already been on more dates with new people,” Mellencamp, 43, revealed on the Friday, March 21, episode of iHeartRadio’s “Diamonds in the Rough” podcast. “I went on a first date pre- the thing, and then I went on a second date yesterday actually. He’s really cute and nice.”
After Mellencamp shared a photo of the mystery man with her podcast cohost Erika Jayne, she provided more details about the potential suitor making her smile.
“He hasn’t asked me to have children yet, so we’re on the up and up,” she joked after sharing a story of a past date gone bad. “He’s 35. He works in events. Very kind.”
Mellencamp also confirmed that her date didn’t know who she was or her connection to the Bravo world.
Back in February, Mellencamp underwent brain surgery to remove four tumors caused by her battle with melanoma. The health scare came nearly three months after the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced her split from Edwin Arroyave after 13 years of marriage. (The pair share Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, 4.)
Mellencamp’s latest dating revelation quickly grabbed the attention of Jayne, 53, who had some follow-up questions.
“Is this OK? Are you OK? Did the doctors say you could date?” she asked. “I know they said you could ride horses. Is this right? What am I living through?”
After seeing a picture of Mellencamp’s new man, Jayne admitted that he was cute and wanted to know his intentions.
“Do I need to get on the phone with this fool?” she joked. “How about this? How about we just take it day by day?”
During the chat, Mellencamp gave thanks to Arroyave, 47, for continuing to be a huge supporter and helper during her cancer fight.
“Edwin has been amazing, like beyond,” she gushed. “He showed up. He has been there. He has been an amazing caregiver.”
At the same time, different emotions came up as she experienced two dates with a mystery man.
“This is going to sound crazy but … I hadn’t had a true hug,” Mellencamp explained. “Friend hugs are very different. I felt this weird sadness.”
After everything her friend has gone through in recent months, Jayne expressed her support and optimism about what could come next.
“You got the butterflies,” Jayne shared. “Live your damn life.”
