Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 22, 2025 · Entertainment

Surviving Intruders and Cancer: Teddi Mellencamp's Courageous Tale

Teddi Mellencamp revealed that her state-of-the-art security system was able to repel the burglars who targeted her mansion amid her stage four cancer battle

SCANDAL IN THE BELLA VITA: Teddi Mellencamp's Lavish Mansion Targeted by Burglars Amid Stage Four Cancer Battle!

In a shocking turn of events, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp, 44, has revealed that her luxurious Encino, CA mansion was targeted by burglars during her ongoing battle with stage four cancer!

As you may recall, the reality TV personality and fitness enthusiast was diagnosed with melanoma in 2022 and later revealed in April that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs and brain. Amidst this health crisis, Teddi has been juggling intense treatments, including surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy.

On Monday, two individuals attempted to enter the Encino, CA property she shares with Arroyave, according to TMZ

But just when you thought things couldn't get any more tumultuous for our beleaguered Bravo star, two individuals attempted to break into her 8,550-square-foot estate - purchased in August 2020 for a whopping $6.5 million! The impressive abode boasts seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a home theater, and even a basketball court!

Teddi took to her Instagram Stories to share the shocking news, revealing that the would-be burglars were repelled by her state-of-the-art security system. "We are grateful that everyone is unharmed," she wrote. "While we are shaken, we are fortunate to have the latest in home security systems which scared off the intruders."

But this isn't the first time Teddi has faced personal and professional turmoil. In recent months, the mom of three has weathered a very public breakup with boyfriend Ricci Rea, citing her energy levels as a major factor in their split. And let's not forget the drama surrounding her divorce from estranged husband Edwin Arroyave, whom she shares three children with!

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 44, was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2022 and revealed in April that the cancer had advanced to stage four

A TIMELINE OF TEDDI'S TUMULTUOUS TIMES:

  • April 2022: Teddi is diagnosed with melanoma
  • August 2020: She purchases her Encino mansion for $6.5 million
  • Recent months: Teddi and Ricci Rea break up due to energy levels
  • Ongoing: Teddi navigates her divorce from Edwin Arroyave

TEDDI'S HEALTH JOURNEY: In a candid conversation with former RHOBH co-star Kyle Richards, Teddi opened up about her journey with cancer. "When you go to a doctor, you just assume that's it," she confessed. "I'm doing what I'm supposed to do... At first, I didn’t even really do the research on melanoma because I didn’t want to know all of the bad things."

The RHOBH alum shares her three kids Slate, 12, Cruz, 10 and Dove, five, and stepdaughter Isabella, 14,  with her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave, 48

Teddi emphasized the importance of self-advocacy and planning ahead: "Have those hard conversations with your family, because you never know when it’s going to come. Trust your gut instinct. There was a long time that I wasn’t feeling well and didn’t go to the doctor. I thought I had migraines, I thought I was going through menopause. I had self-diagnosed myself with 500 things."

WHAT'S NEXT FOR TEDDI? With her health battle ongoing and personal relationships in flux, it's unclear what the future holds for our beloved Bravo star. Will she find love again? Will she continue to navigate the challenges of cancer treatment while keeping her spirits high?

Stay tuned, Scholary Note readers!