Sutton Stracke unexpectedly reveals the 'NEW MAN' in her life, earning surprising approval from Kathy Hilton but sparking waves of controversy across social media - suong

Kathy Hilton just shared an “adorable” update on Sutton Stracke’s romantic life. 

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills sister spilled the beans on Friday, March 22, while continuing her birthday festivities with dozens of friends. As the lavish dinner party came to a close, Kathy and her guest Sutton hopped on Instagram Live for an impromptu chat with some of their fans. While they touched on a wide range of serious and funny topics, one of the biggest highlights occurred halfway through the broadcast, when Kathy introduced viewers to Sutton’s mysterious plus-one.

“And by the way, [Sutton] has a really cute date tonight,” the Hilton family matriarch said.

Kathy Hilton introduces Sutton Stracke's "really cute date"

Kathy Hilton introduces Sutton Stracke's date. Photo: Kathy Hilton/Instagram

The comment clearly caught Sutton off guard, as she immediately put her hands on her head and mouthed to the camera: “Kathy! What is she doing? Why? This is what makes me crazy.”

Just minutes after apologizing for the slip-up, Kathy asked Sutton's date to show his face.

“Can you just say, ‘Hi’?” she said while looking off camera. 

“Yeah, I’ll say hi,” the man replied before stepping into the frame. “Is this a live? Hi! Welcome. Kathy’s best birthday ever. Thank you so much, Kathy.”

Sutton closed her eyes and began shaking her head before telling the audience, “I’m so embarrassed… Help.”

“You two are adorable,” Kathy said as the man kissed Sutton on the head.

Sutton Stracke shares an update on her dating life

Sutton Stracke as a guest on Watch What Happens Live in New York City. Photo: Bravo

Fans got a closer look at Sutton’s dating life in RHOBH Season 13, which followed the divorcée as she enlisted the help of a matchmaker. She touched on the experience during a February 7 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, saying she was single and active on dating apps.

Sutton expanded on her romantic life just one month later, when she attended a DirectTV red-carpet event in Beverly Hills. The Georiga native told Page Six she was no longer using the matchmaking service because she’d rather “meet guys in a normal way.” She also shared an update on her relationship with Steve, a man she connected with during Season 13.

“He was very sweet,” she said. “He was a good guy, but it didn’t work out between us.”

Sutton Stracke says she has multiple "suitors"

Although Steve is no longer in the picture, Sutton said she was having much better luck in the dating scene.

“I have some suitors now, yes, one in particular,” she said about a man whom she described as “tall, dark, and handsome.” “Yes, there’s maybe one that I’m sort of interested in right now that could be a possible match. I’ll keep you posted.”