‘Real Housewives’ Personality Says She Still Loves Estranged Husband

“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Teddi Mellencamp is opening up about her separation from her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave.

On the January 27 episode of her podcast, “Two Ts in A Pod,” co-hosted by “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Tamra Judge, Mellencamp referenced she and Arroyave revealed they had separated in November 2024. She said the situation is not ideal and “there are some days where [she is] sobbing [her] eyes out.” Mellencamp said, however, that other days she feels “okay” about her split.

She also mentioned that she has been going on dates following her decision to file for divorce. Judge replied that she would have difficulty doing so if something happened to her husband, Eddie Judge, as she considers him the “love of [her] life.” Mellencamp then clarified that she still has love for her estranged husband.

“I don’t want to discredit the love that I had for Edwin. That I still have for Edwin. Like, he’s my family. So whether we’re going through up or downs and we’re deciphering our next steps, like, I love Edwin,” said Mellencamp on her podcast episode.

Teddi Mellencamp Shared Her Gratitude for Edwin Arroyave

Mellencamp expressed her gratitude for her estranged husband in a December 2024 Instagram post. In the caption of the upload, she noted that she and Arroyave began dating “16 years ago.” She said she was thankful that Arroyave introduced her to her “amazing stepdaughter, Isabella.” Mellencamp also noted that Arroyave is the father of her children, Slate, Cruz, and Dove.

“My love for [Isabella] changed my life and 5 years later came Slate, then Cruz, and then our miracle baby Dove in 2020. I may be far from perfect but being a mother has been the greatest gift you could have given me. Thank you always and forever,” wrote Mellencamp in the post’s caption.

Teddi Mellencamp Said She Is Unsure if She Made a Mistake by Separating From Edwin Arroyave

People magazine reported that Mellencamp discussed her separation in a January 2024 episode of her other podcast, “Diamonds in the Rough,” co-hosted by her former RHOBH co-star Erika Jayne. While speaking to their guest, psychotherapist Dr. Nadine Macaluso, Mellencamp said she has felt alone since she split from Arroyave.

“I enjoy my alone time. I need to, like, recharge all of these things, but there’s moments that I’m feeling now, where I feel really lonely. And I don’t know if those loneliness feelings mean that I’ve made a mistake or this is just something I have to get used to, and this is, like, the new change in my life,” said Mellencamp during the podcast episode.

She also said she wants to ensure her children have a sense of “stability” amid their parents’ separation.