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Teddi Mellencamp is opening up about her life after filing for divorce from her husband, Edwin Arroyave. In a candid conversation on her “Diamonds in the Rough” podcast, the 43-year-old former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star revealed that she’s been staying with her good friend and former co-star Kyle Richards during this challenging time.
“I live at Kyle’s,” Teddi Mellencamp casually shared on the premiere episode of her podcast, which aired Thursday. Her co-host, Erika Jayne, was taken aback, responding with a surprised, “Do you really? Holy s–t!”
Mellencamp went on to explain that she’s been spending time at Richards’ home, even mentioning that she had seen Jayne “filming in the glam room” at Kyle’s place. To which Kyle humorously quipped, “Is that where you’re sleeping?”
Teddi, clearly in good spirits despite her personal struggles, jokingly proposed that she and Erika “start podding from there,” to which Jayne enthusiastically agreed, adding that it would be the perfect setup because “the house is empty.”
The setup might sound unconventional, but it’s clearly working well for Mellencamp — and her kids. After all, Richards’ estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, moved out earlier this year, leaving her home with some extra space.
“Thankfully, Kyle has let me do that,” Teddi Mellencamp shared, explaining how she and Arroyave, 47, are currently navigating a “nesting” arrangement. For those unfamiliar with the term, “nesting” is a practice often used by divorcing parents where the kids stay in the family home while the parents take turns living elsewhere.
Mellencamp’s situation is particularly interesting, as she filed for divorce from Arroyave last month after 13 years of marriage. The couple shares three children: daughter Slate, 12, son Cruz, 10, and daughter Dove, 4. Not long after, Teddi’s affair with her married horse trainer was publicly exposed, which added further complexity to the situation.
Despite the tumult, Mellencamp and Arroyave have come to an agreement on joint legal and physical custody of their children. “So, I just zip on over. It’s close. It’s easy. She cooks — sometimes,” Teddi added, speaking fondly of Richards and the support she’s received. “It works out really well for the kids.”
Erika Jayne, who is also estranged from her own husband, couldn’t hide her disbelief at the arrangement. “Up there?” she asked, clearly amazed. To which Teddi responded, “Yeah! Isn’t it great up there? It’s so cozy. Isn’t that a dream up there? You wanna move in with me?”
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This HW bs is becoming a real soap opera. I feel for Dorit & Teddy's kids, this nesting and Daddy's on a trip, way of life have to be confusing for them. Why did Teddy leave the house and not her husband? can't she afford her own place?
Kyle should have all the diverced/divorcing HW's move in with her, including those from RHOC (after all the two shows are neighbors). Then cameras and microphones 24/7 in all rooms ala Big Brother. Then we can vote one of them off the show each week.
After a few short weeks, we'd have an automatic reboot of both shows.
Sounds like a great idea!
How Cosy. Teddi & Kyle. Yet past close friend, Dorit is in the dog house.
I see what you did there – "dog house" ?
And Kyle . . .Just says she "just" a friend? Hmmmmm. "Just" don't bring TeddiWHORE back for a BH next season then. Why not move in Dorit & Erikunty too (Season 2 of HW Hotel?)
Kyle has never gotten over their firing Ted. She's even been a source of contention in Kyle and Dorit's current beef. IMO, it's all there.
So, Is Kyle a Cheater too. . .Erikunty?. . .Dorit? Birds of a feather?
Kyle can't get over that Andy and Bravo defied her and fired her BFF
Uh huh (side eye) … where did we hear this just a few days ago? This was an easy one.
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And yet Kyle doesn't give an ounce of support to Dorit who has been supportive of her for years. There's more to that. Mo likely said a few times that he thinks Dorit is good looking which is why Kyle turned on her. It's jealousy. Which is why Kyle also texts with PK. She is such a vicious bitch.
show us a clip where Dorit was ever supportive of Kyle???
Watch the last seven seasons ??
you know that's a lie, last year you were all calling for her firing now she is God. I enjoy Dorit but she is self absorbed.
Dorit was supportive and you cannot say I called for anyone to be fired…
Hmm … it seems to that this might be a perfect time for a good ol' fashion Real Wife Swap.
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Lol!!…
LOL, ya know I can see truth in there. And it never crossed my mind until now. Because we all know they were closer than Kyle is letting on.
I think you're right.