Teddi Mellencamp may be navigating some deeply personal challenges right now, but she’s still making time for life’s big family moments.
On Friday, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was spotted celebrating her daughter Slate’s graduation from lower school in Los Angeles—alongside her ex-husband, Edwin Arroyave.
Despite everything she’s been through lately, Teddi was glowing with joy.
The 43-year-old mom-of-three wore a chic off-white outfit, complete with a matching jacket, tank top, and slacks.
She kept things relaxed with beige slides and accessorized with a Fendi belt bag, layered necklaces, and an anklet.
Her signature blonde hair was worn down in loose waves.
Edwin, meanwhile, kept it casual yet sharp in a dark grey blazer, a crisp white shirt, and dark jeans.
Their daughter Slate, 12, looked lovely in a pale purple dress with her hair flowing naturally.
Teddi proudly shared the sweet family snaps on Instagram, writing:
“Just like that our baby girl is graduating lower school.
Off to middle school next year. Proud of you @slate_mellencamp_eq.”
From Co-Parenting to New Love
Teddi and Edwin officially ended their 13-year marriage in November, but they’re clearly committed to co-parenting their three kids—Slate, Cruz (10), and Dove (5)—peacefully.
And while she’s no longer with Edwin, Teddi hasn’t stayed single for long.
Just days before the graduation event, Teddi was seen out and about with her new boyfriend in Encino, Los Angeles.
The two looked completely smitten during a casual jog—he even sweetly wrapped his arms around her and kissed her on the cheek.
In another affectionate moment, he adjusted her hat to shield her bald head, a tender gesture as Teddi continues her battle with stage 4 melanoma.
Though his name hasn’t been publicly revealed yet, sources close to Teddi say she’s genuinely happy and feeling supported in this new chapter.
A Health Battle She’s Facing Head-On
Teddi first revealed she had melanoma back in 2022, but earlier this year, her diagnosis became much more serious when the cancer progressed to stage 4.
In February, she shared that after experiencing debilitating headaches, doctors discovered that the cancer had spread to her brain and lungs.
Despite the grim update, Teddi has shown remarkable resilience.
In April, she reassured fans that she was focused on her future and determined to keep moving forward—for herself and her children.
And now, there’s even more hopeful news: after a recent round of scans, she revealed that her tumors have significantly shrunk.
“Doctors believe this means that everything is working and I’ll be back to myself soon,” she shared in an uplifting Instagram video.
Though she was initially told she had only a 50-50 chance of survival, she’s fighting with everything she’s got—and it’s clearly paying off.
Dating After Divorce
Shortly after her split from Edwin, Teddi was open about diving back into the dating pool.
On her podcast, she admitted she’d already been on a few dates and even went on a second one with a guy she described as “really cute and nice.”
Things moved quickly, and by the look of things with her new partner, she seems to have found a solid connection.
The Cheating Scandal That Sparked It All
Of course, the breakup with Edwin didn’t come without controversy.
Shortly after news of their separation broke, a source told the Daily Mail that infidelity may have played a role—specifically an alleged affair between Teddi and her horse trainer, Simon Schoreder.
The scandal took an even messier turn when Simon’s wife, Karli Postel, filed for divorce in March.
She was reportedly pregnant at the time of the alleged affair.
Her legal documents cited “irreconcilable differences,” with the separation date listed as September 22, 2024.
Teddi Speaks Out on the End of Her Marriage
In February, Teddi opened up about the breakdown of her marriage, offering a raw and honest reflection.
“Edwin and I had incredible years together. It started out so passionate.
But then there would be someone else,” she admitted.
She explained that she kept trying to “win him back” by loving harder, especially once kids were involved.
“Probably by the time Edwin was finally ready to fix things, I had already emotionally checked out,” she added.
Looking Ahead with Strength and Hope
While the past year has been filled with emotional turmoil—divorce, a new romance, cancer—Teddi Mellencamp seems to be stepping into a new chapter with strength and optimism.
Between supporting her children, opening herself up to love again, and fighting for her health, she’s proving just how resilient she really is.
Whatever lies ahead, one thing’s clear: Teddi isn’t letting anything stop her from showing up for the moments that matter most.