RHOBH: Teddi Mellencamp Says Karma From Her Infidelity Caused Her Cancer!

Teddi Mellencamp, known for her time on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has recently broken her silence about her rumored alleged affair with horse trainer Simon Schroeder. The actress has been struggling with personal turmoil in her personal life, marriage, and fighting the never-ending health battle with melanoma. 

On 5th August, Mellencamp, the 44-year-old star, admitted that she never confirmed or denied the affair publicly before, but it feels like the time to own up to it. She confessed that consequences often hit hardest in our darkest moments, forcing us to face the choices we once buried. What is this all about? Keep on reading to know more.

RHOBH: Here’s Everything About Teddi Mellencamp’s Cancer Battle

Teddi Mellencamp, who previously appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, received her cancer diagnosis in 2022. It all began when she went for a routine check-up, where doctors discovered melanoma. A single spot on her skin quickly escalated, and in 2023, doctors confirmed that cancer had spread. She has been through multiple surgeries and is still undergoing treatments. 

In 2024, Teddi got to know her cancer had spread, affecting her brain and lungs. She has experienced many physical changes, including hair loss and extreme fatigue. She has posted her scans and documented her whole health battle on social media. Fans are sending her love and support on her media. 

RHOBH: Teddi Mellencamp Reveals The Truth Behind Her Affair

Former alum of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Teddi Mellencamp, candidly discussed her affair with horse trainer, Simon Schroeder, and other details of her life on an episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show.  In December 2024, Ex-RHOBH cast member Teddi Mellencamp’s life turned into chaos. She was all over the news for her alleged relationship with Schroeder. Soon after the affair news, her split from her husband of 13 years, Edwin Arroyave, was on the news. “It was all over the press. You’re trying to minimize everybody’s pain. You end up maximizing it,” she said. She explained how the fallout affected both families.

Mellencap is currently battling with her four cancers, and she wonders if her illness is “payback” for her past actions. “To this day, it still hurts my heart, and I wonder if that’s why I got cancer? Yes, like it was my payback,” she confessed. “Nothing goes without payment.”  She admitted the struggle she is dealing with. 

Teddi shared that during the time of the affair, she was in a state of emotional and physical distress. “I think I was so broken as a human being during that part of my life that I did things out of my better judgment,” she admitted. She said, “I was looking for comfort anywhere I could get it. I wasn’t myself.”

Mellencamp is currently working actively to heal herself from everything. She also disclosed that her husband, Arroyave, has put their divorce on hold because it is difficult to manage health and personal crises simultaneously. She said We’re not together, but he’s been there for me,” emphasizing his support in difficult times. Stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for all new updates.