Teddy Mellencamp only sees the positive side, and everyone at BravoCon 2025 is giving him their flowers!
The former reality TV star showed up to the event yesterday looking like a superstar with a bold new look and a testimonial about improving her health.
Teddi Mellencamp spent much of 2025 braving multiple cancer treatments for her melanoma, which she was diagnosed with in 2022 and which subsequently metastasized to her brain and lungs earlier this year.
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Teddi Mellencamp fans at BravoCon were happy to see her again
The Bravo alum attended the event in a golden brown suit with a short skirt and camisole, which showed off her toned legs. Mellencamp kept her makeup very minimal, letting her short hair, which grew out after her cancer treatment, do much of the talking.
The former reality TV star was captured waving to her many fans who couldn’t stop shouting her name while jumping for joy and recording on their phones.
She was accompanied by her close friend, Tamra Judge, who also slayed 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 were absolutely giving off best friend vibes on the mat, and the latter even gave the cancer survivor a hug at one point in the room. “Bravocon, I am overwhelmed with love. Thank you,” wrote the star in the caption.
She also took to her Instagram Story to share another update on how things were going at BravoCon, writing, “Living my best life at BravoCon” and tagging the network.
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Fans replicated the BravoCon energy in the comments section
Mellencamp has had love in real life and on the streets of Instagram. Hundreds of fans flocked to her comments section with words of assurance of support and excitement to see her out and about again.
“Everything is so beautiful. This is the energy we need to come to the table these days. It was just beautiful to see,” one fan wrote in the comments section. “Real Housewives of Orange County” alumna Jo De La Rosa also wrote, “I 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 cry. I love seeing this love. So healing! Have a great weekend.”
This commenter said, “It’s basically TeddiCon at this point,” and everyone below the post apparently agrees.
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Teddi Mellencamp credits her support system for getting her through
The former reality TV star gave an interview in which she gave an update on 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 grateful to feel better and be able to be more present for my kids and my family,” she said, adding that she also has support from her “amazing friends and support system.”
She also encouraged anyone facing health challenges to be mindful of the good days and the bad days, but to always remember that they are not alone in going through it all. Mellencamp added: “And I think the only other message I can really say is go get your checks because knowledge is key.”
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Her friend, Kyle Richards, also noted how their presence for her really accelerated her recovery. She remembers going to Mellencamp’s home several times to pick her up for a walk or frozen yogurt whenever she wasn’t feeling well.
The Bravo alum had her tough times with immunotherapy
Although the series of treatments yielded impressive results, they also had a downside, which she shared publicly with her Instagram followers.
As The Blast reports, Mellencamp opened up about the side effects of immunotherapy, which often left her feeling anxious. She then asked the audience if people undergoing immunotherapy also experience the same effects. In his words:
“Like today I was able to walk, I did the podcast, and now I’m sitting here full of anxiety. This is common. What are some things you’ve done to help you feel better? Let me know.”
She also added that it became essential for her to find a support group for stage IV melanoma patients like her so they could share ideas to help them heal faster.
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Earlier this year, she also opened up about the rollercoaster of emotions that followed her treatment, which left her feeling positive some days and just the next.
Teddi Mellencamp’s Ex-Husband’s Girlfriend Played a Role in His Cancer Diagnosis
Mellencamp separated from her ex-husband, Edwin Arroyave, but fate brought them together in another strange way, through her love life. Arroyave revealed that it was his current partner, Hayet Amalou, who came to their rescue when she complained of a crushing headache.
The Blast reported that he shared that even though things weren’t yet official at the time regarding his health, Amalou did them a huge favor by telling them what tests to take and the next steps to take.
Arroyave added that she also offered professional advice on performing brain ultrasounds and consulting with specialists, which really helped determine the timeline of treatments.
He had met Amalou a month before Mellencamp’s misfortunes began and, thanks to his knowledge as a radiologist, they had taken a different, but very effective, route.
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Mellencamp even had surgery at the same hospital where Amalou worked, although she played no lead role in the procedure or even offered him treatment.
On a more personal level, Arroyave confirmed that her children and the doctor share a great friendship, but it’s a side that social media will never see.
It feels so good to see Teddi Mellencamp outside again!
