Teddi Mellencamp is only seeing the silver lining, and everyone at BravoCon 2025 is giving her her flowers!
The former reality star showed up at the event yesterday looking every inch a superstar with a bold new look and testimony about her improved health.
Teddi Mellencamp has spent a better part of 2025 braving through several cancer treatments for her melanoma, which she was diagnosed with in 2022 and later metastasized to her brain and lungs early this year.
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Teddi Mellencamp Fans At BravoCon Were Happy To See Her Back
The Bravo alum attended the event in a golden brown suit with a short skirt and camisole combo, which showed off her toned legs. Mellencamp kept her make-up very minimal, letting her short hair, which grew after her cancer treatment, do much of the talking.
The former reality star was captured waving to her teeming fans who could not stop screaming her name while leaping with joy and recording on their phones.
She was accompanied by her close pal, Tamra Judge, who also killed it in a plum colored mini and beamed with smiles as she supported her friends amid the accolades.
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Mellencamp and Judge absolutely oozed best friend vibes on the carpet, and the latter even cuddled the cancer survivor at some point in the venue. “Bravocon, I am overwhelmed with love. Thank you,” the star wrote in the caption.
She also took to her Instagram Story to share another update about how things were going at BravoCon, writing: “Living my best BravoCon life,” and tagging the network.
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Fans Replicated BravoCon’s Energy In The Comment Section
Mellencamp got the love in real life and right on the streets of Instagram. Hundreds of fans trooped to her comment section with assuring words of support and excitement to see her back outside.
“It’s all so beautiful. This is the energy we need to come to the table with these days. This was just beautiful to see,” one fan wrote in the comment section. “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum, Jo De La Rosa, also wrote, “Love this so much.”
Alexis Bellino, from the same show, also praised Mellencamp and Judge for attending the event and showing so much strength. Another Instagram fan also added: “Omg made me tear up. Love seeing this love. So healing! Have the best weekend.”
This commenter declared: “This is basically TeddiCon at this point,” and everyone under the post apparently agrees.
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Teddi Mellencamp Credits Her Support System For Getting Her Through
The former reality star granted an interview where she gave a crucial update about her battle with stage 4 cancer. According to her, in the interview with Extra TV, it is simply a miracle to see how much her health has improved over the months.
“I feel so beyond grateful that I’m feeling better and that I’m able to be there more for my kids and my family,” she stated, adding that she also enjoyed support from her “amazing friends and support system.”
She also encouraged anyone going through health challenges to watch out for the good days and bad days but always remember that they are not alone through all of it. Mellencamp added: “And I think the only other message that I can definitely say is go get your checks because knowledge is key.”
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Her pal, Kyle Richards, also emphasized how they being there for her really sped up her recovery. She recalled going over to Mellencamp’s home several times to pick her up for a walk or frozen yogurt whenever she was feeling under the weather.
The Bravo Alum Had Her Low Moments With Immunotherapy
While the series of treatments bore impressive results, they also had a downside to them, which she was public about with her Instagram followers.
As reported by The Blast, Mellencamp weighed in on the side effects of immunotherapy, which often left her with anxiety. She then asked the public questions about whether anyone going through immunotherapy also experienced the same effects. In her words:
“Like today, I was able to walk, I did the podcast, and now I’m just sitting here full of anxiety. It’s common. What are the things that you guys have done to help make you feel better? Let me know.”
She also added that it had become essential for her to find a support group for stage IV melanoma patients like herself so they can share ideas to help heal faster.
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Earlier in the year, she also spoke about the rollercoaster of emotions that trailed her treatment, which would see her feel positive on some days and just down the next.
Teddi Mellencamp’s Ex-Husband’s Girlfriend Played A Role In Her Cancer Diagnosis
Mellencamp separated from her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, but fate brought them together in another strange way, through his dating life. Arroyave revealed that his current partner, Hayet Amalou, was the one who came to their rescue when she complained of a crushing headache.
The Blast reported that he shared that while things were yet to be official at the time as regards her health, Amalou did them a huge favor by telling them what tests to get and the next steps to take.
Arroyave added that she also offered professional advice about doing brain scans and consulting specialists, which really helped with the timing of treatments.
He had met Amalou a month before Mellencamp’s woes started, and through her knowledge as a radiologist, they toured a different, yet super-efficient route.
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Mellencamp even had surgery at the same hospital Amalou worked at, although she did not play any primary role in the procedure or even offer her any treatment.
On a more personal level, Arroyave confirmed that his kids and the doctor share a great friendship, but that’s a side social media will never see.
It feels so great to see Teddi Mellencamp back outside!
