Teddi Mellencamp claps back at backlash over dating amid cancer battle
The reality star shared that her doctor advised her to have 'fun' and 'laugh' more
June 12, 2025
Teddi Mellencamp slammed people criticizing her for dating amid her stage four cancer battle.
During a recent chat on her and Tamra Judge’s Two T’s in a Pod podcast, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum recently addressed the criticism she’s received for dating.
“People have been coming for me for fostering a dog and dating,” Mellencamp began to say on the June 11 episode of the show.
“Like, ‘The only thing she should be worrying about right now are her kids and staying alive. How in the world could she be dating?’” she questioned.
Mellemcamp's cohost and friend Tamra chimed in and said “f*** off,” to the critics.
“There’s not a day that you’re not worried about your health, getting better, doing everything that you can do and spending time constantly with your children,” the reality star continued.
“Like, shut the f*** up, honestly. If you wanna date, life doesn’t stop because you have cancer," she added.
Even Mellencamp's doctor recommended her to turn a deaf ear to criticism she received online and focus on her life, laugh, enjoy, and have fun.
It is pertinent to mention that Mellencamp shares kids Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, 5, with ex Edwin Arroyave
