Tori Spelling's ex-husband, Dean McDermott, debuted his new girlfriend on Instagram. The actor shared photos of the two looking very much in love and, surprisingly, praised Spelling as well. However, fans couldn't help but compare Spelling to McDermott's current partner, praising one over the other.
Dean McDermott, Tori Spelling's ex-husband took to Instagram to share his new relationship for the first time. McDermott posted a duo of photos of him and his new girlfriend, Lily Calo looking cozy, happy, and in love.
The photos showed McDermott with his arm wrapped around Calo's back at the front of an event and at the backdrop of the event, his girlfriend is seen kissing the smitten Canadian actor on his cheek.
The movie star captioned the sweet post,"Sometimes ya just gotta put on your best duds and take your girl to The Magic Castle. Cuz she's Magic!! 🎩#mylovey."
Online users couldn't help but compare McDermott's new girlfriend to Tori Spelling, whom he was married to for 17 years. A fan who felt that Calo was better than Spelling, wrote, "Upgrade 😍🔥😍🔥."
"Such an upgrade, she looks like less drama and also more bright. All the love to you two ❤️❤️," a fan commended the actor on his choice of a new partner.
More people concurred that McDermott had gotten himself a better woman than his ex-wife. "I love the upgrade," one user wrote. Other commenters focused on how great McDermott and Calo looked, saying, "Looking good!!! And what a gorgeous couple you two make!! 🔥."
Still, some online users were pessimistic about McDermott's girlfriend and his new relationship. One person said Calo "looks so young" while another pointed out that the actor doesn't "look happy."
As much as many online users were comparing Spelling to McDermott's girlfriend, the actress surprised them when she liked this post. "The fact Tori liked this is mind boggling!" a shocked user commented.
Dean McDermott replied to this comment, surprising more users when he praised his ex-wife. The actor wrote that Spelling liked his post because "she is a highly evolved and compassionate loving person, which is a lot more then I can say for the trolls commenting on this post."
He added that Spelling has a boyfriend, sharing that, "People get divorced and are better apart them together. That's life. I'll pray for happiness for all the haters. 🙏."
Spelling and McDermott have both said that their divorce was a long time coming. The actress filed for divorce on March 29, 2024, with McDermott similarly requesting a dissolution of their marriage on May 13, 2024.
The exes, who both listed irreconcilable differences on their divorce filings, share five kids, Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7. Spelling filed for sole custody of their kids but the actor pushed back, filing for joint physical and legal custody.
Spelling also asked the court to award her spousal support and terminate McDermott's ability to receive the same. The actor also filed for spousal support and the termination of the same for Spelling.
The actress and McDermott were together for nearly two decades but Spelling noted that if she and her ex-husband were being honest to each other, their marriage should have ended a lot sooner than it did.
Here is another article about a scene that captured the raw emotional toll of personal upheaval in the"Beverly Hills, 90210" star's life. Spelling was seen crying in her car following a fervent discussion with her estranged husband, Dean McDermott.
This moment of vulnerability emerged hot on the heels of Spelling formally initiating divorce proceedings, marking the end of an 18-year saga of love, conflict, and public spectacle.
Set against the ordinary backdrop of a Los Angeles storage unit where they appeared to be sorting through their belongings, the former couple's emotionally charged interaction was unmistakable.
Various media outlets that covered the story described their encounter as "tense" and "heated," with one outlet even reporting that at some point, "a bag was launched into the air."
The public's response to these visual testimonies was swift and multifaceted, with most expressing a spectrum of empathy, concern, and support for Spelling. "I hope he didn’t sell her sentimental things. She looks very upset," expressed one person, while another asserted, "This must be after she filed."
One social media user simply noted the overall situation as "sad," and another called for people to grant Spelling some respect and privacy, stating, "Let this woman cry in peace. She’s mourning her marriage. Let her be."
Others posted comments about how the duo's divorce must be wreaking emotional havoc on Spelling with statements like, "This is divorce. It’s not pull a ripcord, jump, and be free. It’s this. Crying, frustration, defeat. Broken. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔."
More comments were, "After being in such a turbulent relationship, it’s best to be by yourself, gather your thoughts, and gain peace of mind," and "I feel bad for her having to have these pictures made public. Give the poor woman a break already!"
Someone else took the opportunity to offer Spelling some encouraging words concerning the star being able to find love again with someone new when she is ready, citing, "I’m sure she will find a nice guy."
As she goes through a rough time, Spelling is not without support. The actress has the support of her mom, Candy Spelling, who provided some insight into her daughter's condition in February this year.
The actress's mom described Spelling to be "as well as can be expected" and affirmed, "She is a survivor of everything." When asked about the overall well-being of the family, the mom confidently stated that they were doing well.
