‘RHOBH’ Erika Jayne Stressed Over Teddi Mellencamp’s Cancer
RHOBH star Erika Jayne is stressed over show alumna Teddi Mellencamp’s cancer. Teddi went into the hospital for severe headaches and discovered she had brain tumors. That led to a cancer diagnosis and a long fight ahead of her. So, how is this impacting Erika? Keep reading for more details.
Erika Jayne Stressed Over Teddi Mellencamp’s Cancer
For three seasons, Erika Jayne and Teddi Mellencamp shared the screen on RHOBH. They did have a few conflicts, but ultimately, they ended up on a good path. Erika has remained a staple on the hit Bravo reality series, whereas Teddi was gone after Season 10. She continued to make guest appearances and has come up in many conversations. Unfortunately, over the last few months, she has struggled immensely. Teddi already had melanoma and a handful of surgeries, leaving her with a massive scar on her back. Then, in February, she went to the hospital after weeks of painful headaches.
It was soon discovered that she had several tumors on her brain, which had likely been there for months, and she needed emergency brain surgery. Her head was shaved, and she went in, but the fight was not over. Her melanoma had metastasized, leading Teddi to now have cancer in her lungs. She also has additional tumors in her brain, and those close to her are worried. One of her best friends, Erika Jayne, is struggling with Teddi’s cancer. Erika’s lawyer, Jim Wilkes, who is working pro bono for the singer, shared that she has so much stress related to her various lawsuits.
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However, adding on Teddi Mellencamp’s cancer and the RHOBH star has reached her limit. The two ladies host a podcast together so they have spent a lot of time together. Seeing Teddi suffering is breaking Erika down, per Jim:
“Erika is dealing with a lot of stress. She’s got a close friend that she’s done the internet podcast with who’s got an incredibly difficult health issue. That’s been very difficult for Erika.”
Their podcast, Diamonds in the Rough, is currently on hiatus while Teddi deals with treatment. Regardless, it is not easy for anyone who knows and loves her.
Stage 4 Stress
Teddi Mellencamp has stage 4 cancer and is fighting for her life. She has shared this publicly and is just trying to hold on. The RHOBH alum always told her kids that mommies come back, but now, she cannot make that promise. After Erika Jayne shared a snap of her and Teddi recording, fans immediately headed to the comment section:
- Our Life is truly even more precious and shorter than we realize it is… sending you so much strength,, optimism and Positive energy from Paris! xxoo
- 🙏🙏🙏TEDDI YOU WILL FIGHT AND WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU. I absolutely luv this pic of you guys ❤️
- Beautiful pic of friends ❤️
- 2 rockstars!!!!!⭐️⭐️I celebrate both of you!!!!💪🏼
Hopefully, Teddi is on the mend sooner rather than later. She just rang her final chemotherapy bell which was a huge milestone. The mother of three has so many people cheering her on, she is going to keep pushing through.
Do you understand the stress that Erika is under regarding Tedddi, or is she just making excuses for sympathy? Let us know, and watch the RHOBH reunion Tuesdays on Bravo.
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