Dorit Reveals the *Real* Reason She Doesn’t Consider Teddi a “Good Friend”

After Dorit Kemsley and Teddi Mellencamp's friendship status became a hot topic on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, more information about where they stand is being revealed on the The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show.  

During Season 14, Episode 4 of RHOBH, Dorit and Kyle Richards continued their argument about the drama going on between them, which happened to involve Teddi as well. During the tense conversation about Dorit not sticking up for Teddi at BravoCon 2023, Kyle was surprised to hear Dorit claim that she and the RHOBH alum aren't close friends.

Later, Dorit unpacked the conversation during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show, noting that — while she considers Teddi a "friend" — she's not a "good" one.

“I wouldn’t categorize Teddi and I as good friends. I didn’t say that we weren’t friends. In fact, I didn’t even know up until that point that Teddi was mad at me — until Kyle told me that she was sour about me not defending her at BravoCon," Dorit explained. "I had no idea, so, that was a shock to me."

Why Dorit Kemsley was called out for sharing Teddi Mellencamp's Instagram post

Teddi's name was once again mentioned in the episode the women's last dinner in Oceanside, California. Garcelle Beauvais brought up that Dorit had recently reposted Teddi's Instagram video promoting John Mellencamp's tour. Although Dorit appeared in the video, Garcelle was surprised to see it shared by Dorit given her claims that she and Teddi aren't close. 

"She tagged me. Just like I would ordinarily, I reposted it," Dorit explained. "She's absolutely my friend. I don't think she would characterize our friendship as super close. But I saw it. It was to promote her father and I'm happy to promote her father's concert so I reposted it."

Dorit during Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Season 21, Episode 186 on November 19, 2024 in New York City; Teddi Mellencamp attends KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Intuit Dome on December 6, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Charles Sykes/Bravo; Elyse Jankowski/FilmMagic

During the After Show, she stood her ground.

"When she posted and tagged me, it felt like there was no bad blood between us," Dorit said. "And it felt like, OK, she’s promoting her father’s upcoming tour. And, you know, I have zero issue with reposting it."

Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave at the "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball" at the Kia Forum on December 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: River Callaway/Variety

The RHOBH Cast Reacts to Dorit Kemsley's Claims About Teddi Mellencamp

Because most of the 'Wives know Teddi, they had something to say about the situation.

“We go from Dorit saying she’s not friends with Teddi and that night she reposts a video of Teddi talking about her dad has a performance,” Garcelle explained. “That’s such a hypocrite. Just two minutes ago you were saying you’re not friends with Teddi. Why would your repost that?”

While Erika Jayne said Dorit probably posted the video because she looks good in it, Kyle pointed out that — while this is true — it's also important to note that the video shows Dorit was on a girls’ trip to Vegas with Teddi when John Mellencamp brought them on stage because they are friends.

"She kind of shot herself in the foot with that one," Kyle concluded. 

“We’re all friends with Teddi, whether you like it or not," added Erika.

Well, everyone except Sutton Stracke.

“I will never be friends with her,” Sutton noted. “Because … just because.”

Watch the RHOBH After Show in the video above.