When it comes to unconventional relationships, Real Housewives of Miami star Alexia Nepola and her estranged husband Todd Nepola are rewriting the rules — and doing it on their own terms. Despite finalizing their divorce just a few months ago, the former couple appears to be rekindling their spark in a way that defies expectations.
The pair, who were spotted getting cozy and kissing in the surf off Miami Beach on April 29, are currently in what a source describes as a “no-strings-attached hookup arrangement.” According to an insider who spoke exclusively to Life & Style, “It was Todd that initiated the breakup and Todd that initiated this new arrangement.” And while their situation may raise eyebrows, it seems to be working for both of them — especially Alexia.
“Alexia seems to be willing to do almost anything to keep him in her life except quit the show,” the source explains. That show, of course, being The Real Housewives of Miami — the very project that reportedly led to the couple’s split in the first place. “The show is what got in the way and why he filed for divorce,” the insider reveals. “She’s still on the show but she won’t be forever, so the fact that even after filing for divorce Todd can’t stay away is not something she can ignore.”
Despite the emotional rollercoaster, it’s clear there’s still a flame between the two. “The fact is, she loves being around him, the sparks still fly between them, they’re like two teenagers,” the source dished. “She feels she’d be foolish to turn her back on that.”
Though they’re taking things slow, reconciliation isn’t off the table. “Ultimately, she does hope they will reconcile and try again, but for now she’s keeping it low pressure and they are taking baby steps,” the source continues. “They’re dating each other again and having a lot of fun.”
Todd, 52, officially filed for divorce in April 2024, and the divorce was finalized in March — but Alexia, 58, was quick to emphasize that things weren’t so clear-cut. “After thoughtful reflection, Todd and I have reached an amicable divorce settlement. While our marriage has legally ended, our relationship has not,” she told People. “We continue to love and support each other as we navigate this next chapter.”
In fact, Alexia recently revealed that of her three ex-husbands, Todd is the only one she’d ever consider marrying again. “Only to Todd, I would only remarry Todd. Not anybody else,” she told Page Six at the RHOM Season 7 premiere. “So, I would definitely love to renew my vows one day with him, but I’m definitely not getting married to anyone else, that’s for sure!”
That said, if a wedding were to happen again, it wouldn’t be in front of Bravo’s cameras. Reflecting on their December 2021 televised nuptials, Alexia admitted, “Looking back, I knew it was something he didn’t want and he didn’t feel comfortable with. I do regret it.” She added, “I would definitely not do it on TV. I feel like that’s such a special moment between the bride and the groom. Filming takes away [from] everything.”