Teddi Jo Mellencamp Arroyave (born July 1, 1981) is an American television personality and podcast host. She is best known for appearing as a main cast member on three seasons of Bravo's reality series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2017–2020).[1] She is the daughter of singer-songwriter John Mellencamp.[2]
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave | |
|---|---|
| Born | Teddi Jo Mellencamp July 1, 1981 Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Television personality • podcast host • accountability coach |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Television | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills |
| Spouses | Matt Robertson
(m. 2006; div. 2010)Edwin Arroyave
(m. 2011; sep. 2024) |
| Father | John Mellencamp |
Career
editIn addition to formerly starring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Mellencamp is the founder and owner of "All In by Teddi", a lifestyle and fitness company.[3] The company's program has attracted criticism for its lack of transparency and medical supervision, untrained health coaches, and extreme weight loss methods.[4] One of the key criticisms is that the program and menu are the same for everyone who signs up, with a strict meal plan that reportedly involves consuming fewer than 700 calories per day. Subscribers' failure to adhere to the plan, as well as evidence of weight gain, results in immediate dismissal from the program without the chance of a refund (with few exceptions).[5]
Mellencamp co-hosts a weekly Bravo-centric podcast titled Two T's in a Pod with fellow reality television personality Tamra Judge;[6] the current podcast evolved from Teddi Tea Pod, which covered trends, entertainment, family life and current events.[7] In 2022, Mellencamp was the first houseguest to be evicted on the third season of Celebrity Big Brother.[8][9] On November 29, 2023, she worked as a special correspondent for Extra interviewing guests at "DirecTV Celebrates Christmas at Kathy's" event.[10][11][12]
Personal life
editMellencamp was raised in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.[13] She is the daughter of singer John Mellencamp. She married filmmaker Matt Robertson in Indiana in June 2006. She filed for divorce from Robertson in July 2009, and the divorce was finalized in 2010.[14][15] In December 2008, Mellencamp met Edwin Arroyave, the CEO of a security company, for what she thought would be a "one-time fling"; they married in 2011.[16][17][18] The couple have three children together: son Cruz and daughters Slate and Dove.[19][20] She is also the stepmother to Isabella, her husband's daughter from a previous marriage.[21][22] On November 2, 2024, Mellencamp announced on Instagram her plan to file for divorce from Arroyave. In October 2022, Mellencamp was diagnosed with stage II melanoma, a type of skin cancer, which was promptly removed.[23] Her father used her name in his song "Rooty Toot Toot" on his 1987 album The Lonesome Jubilee.[24]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Falling from Grace | P.J.'s Child | Film |
| 2017–20,
2021–24 |
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | Herself | 72 episodes; Main cast (seasons 8–10)
Guest (seasons 11–13) |
| 2018 | Flipping Out | Accountability coach; Episode: "Trimming the Fat" | |
| 2018 | Vanderpump Rules | Episode: "Either Him or Me" | |
| 2019 | Next Level | Mrs. Stallings | Film |
| 2020 | Celebrity Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "Andy Cohen vs. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Kevin Nealon vs. Drew Carey" |
| 2021 | The Prince | Voice; Episode: "Beverly Hills" | |
| 2022 | Celebrity Big Brother | Houseguest (11th place); 5 episodes | |
| 2023–2024 | The Real Housewives of Orange County | Episode: "Pumpkins and Paparazzi" , “Once a Traitor, Always a Traitor” | |
| 2023 | Extra | Special Correspondent | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Name That Tune | Contestant | Episode: "Comedy Classics & Real Housewives" |
References
edit- ^ "Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave Says She Found Out About Her RHOBH Exit Through the Media". Peoplemag. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ "Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave Is Leaving RHOBH After 3 Seasons: 'It Feels Like a Breakup'". Peoplemag. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ "ALL IN by Teddi - Accountability Coaching with Teddi Mellencamp". ALL IN by Teddi. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ Cunningham, Kyndall (September 27, 2020). "Four Women Reveal Their Horror Stories of Teddi Mellencamp's 'All In by Teddi' Diet". The Daily Beast. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ Bluestone, Gabrielle. "Former clients of ex-'Real Housewives' star Teddi Mellencamp's extreme diet program say they were limited to 700 calories, ate mostly soup for dinner, and had to do an hour of cardio each day". Insider. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ "Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "Teddi Tea Pod With Teddi Mellencamp on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ Bloom, Mike (February 5, 2022). "Teddi Mellencamp Talks an Unseen Deal on Celebrity Big Brother 3 and Todrick Hall's 'Consistent Manipulation'". Parade. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ Tharp, Sharon (February 5, 2022). "Teddi Mellencamp 'Was Warned' About Todrick Hall Before Playing 'Celebrity Big Brother': 'Our Relationship Was Never Actually Real'". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ "Instagram post by Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave". www.instagram.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Kathy Hilton Clarifies That She'd 'Love' for Kyle & Mauricio to Reconcile (Exclusive)". Extra. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Kyle Richards on Thanksgiving with Mauricio Umansky: 'We Get Along' (Exclusive)". Extra. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Rosenfeld, Laura (March 23, 2018). "The Real Housewife Who Grew Up with Shep Rose Is Spilling All on His "Funny, Goofy, Honest Self"". The Daily Dish. Bravo.
- ^ Kisker, Jacquelyn. "John Mellencamp's Daughter Teddi Jo's Dreamy Wedding in Indiana". Inside Weddings.com. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ Staff, Radar (January 30, 2018). "Housewife Hell! Inside Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave's Secret Marriage & Divorce". RadarOnline. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ "Teddi Mellencamp of 'Real Housewives' met husband Edwin Arroyave on a wild night out". www.yahoo.com. January 23, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ D'Aluisio, Alexandra (December 26, 2018). "Teddi Mellencamp Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Meeting Husband at a Club". Us Weekly. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ "Teddi Mellencamp and Husband Edwin Arroyave Welcome a Daughter: 'Life's Pretty Great Right Now'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "Teddi Mellencamp Gives Update on 'Resilient' 5-Month-Old Daughter Dove Days After Neurosurgery". People. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "Teddi Mellencamp's Son Breaks Thumb After Baby Sister's Surgery and Big Sister's Finger Injury". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave Has the Sweetest Birthday Message for Her Stepdaughter". Bravo TV Official Site. December 1, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "RHOBH Star Teddi Mellencamp-Arroyave Shows Off New $6.5 Million Encino Home". Toofab. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "Teddi Mellencamp shares graphic mole removal photo as she urges followers to 'get your yearly skin checks'". March 17, 2022.
- ^ "John Mellencamp – Rooty Toot Toot".
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