“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards was right by her friend and former co-star, Teddi Mellencamp‘s side before her February 12 surgery.
In a February 12 Instagram post, Mellencamp revealed that doctors confirmed she has several brain tumors. She let her fans know that “two of the tumors will be surgically removed today.” She also said that “the remaining tumors will be dealt via radiation at a later date.”
In a February 12 Instagram Story, Mellencamp showed that she was in the hospital awaiting her surgery. She showed that Richards, singer Morgan Wade, her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, and two of her other friends, were with her in her hospital room. Arroyave also shared that she had shaved her head in preparation for the procedure. After debuting her new haircut, one of her friends playfully asked if she could have her scrunchie.
Richards then jokingly inquired if she could have Mellencamp’s “old [hair] extensions.” Mellencamp smiled and replied that she already “gave those out.”
Tamra Judge Shared Her Support for Teddi Mellencamp
Richards is not the only Bravo star who has shown their support for Mellencamp. For instance, her “Two Ts In A Pod” co-host Tamra Judge uploaded a heartfelt Instagram post about Mellencamp’s diagnosis.
“Join me in praying for @teddimellencamp as she goes into surgery today. Please also pray over her beautiful kids. Teddi Jo, I love you so much and can’t imagine my life without you—you’re the little sister I never had and the best friend anyone could ask for. Sending all the love, positive vibes, and healing energy your way. ❤️🙏 #prayercircle,” wrote Judge in the caption of the February 12 Instagram upload.
Several Bravo personalities also took to the comments section of Mellencamp’s February 12 Instagram post, where she made the announcement about having brain tumors.
“Oh Teddi, thinking of you. You’re so so so strong,” wrote former “Vanderpump Rules” star Stassi Schroeder.
“sending you all positivity ❤️,” added Bravo producer Andy Cohen.
“Teddi- I’m so sorry. Praying for you. You are so strong 🤍,” commented “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Melissa Gorga.
“We love u teddy,” chimed in RHONJ star Dolores Catania.
Teddi Mellencamp Has Been Staying With Kyle Richards
As Mellencamp has been navigating her separation from Arroyave, she has been staying with Richards in her Encino home a few times a week.
During a February 2025 interview on “Bravo’s Hot Mic” podcast, Richards explained that Mellencamp was looking for places to rent a couple times a week while she and Arroyave try to co-parent in their shared home. Richards said she offered Mellencamp a room in her home so she would not have to spend money.
“She lives with me Tuesdays and Wednesdays,” said Richards during the interview.
Mellencamp shared that Richards helped her get her 2022 stage 2 melanoma diagnosis in a November 2022 interview on the “Tamron Hall Show.” According to Mellencamp, Richards urged her to get the spots on her back checked out by a doctor while they were working out together.
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Kyle Richards Shows Her Support for Teddi Mellencamp Amid Her Brain Tumor Diagnosis