Overview

• Mellencamp announced on the July 11 Diamonds in the Rough podcast that she has ended her month-long relationship with TV producer Ricci Rea.
• She said that focusing on her stage IV melanoma treatment alongside caring for her three children leaves her without the capacity for a serious relationship.
• She described Rea as a supportive, kind partner and attributed the breakup solely to unfortunate timing.
• The brief relationship marked her first public romance since her November 2024 separation from Edwin Arroyave, who has co-parented and supported her through her cancer battle.
• Rea’s identity as a senior producer at boutique agency Dorothy emerged slowly after initial secrecy and their early June outings.