Former Food Network star Valerie Bertinelli recently ended her 10-year marriage with ex-husband Tom Vitale in 2022. However, the television personality has shared that she has found someone special in her life.
While Bertinelli has not disclosed the identity of her new boyfriend, she did mention in an interview with USA Today that she had not planned on entering a new relationship and had intended to stay single. She expressed her gratitude for meeting her new partner, describing him as “very special” and unlike any other relationship she has experienced before.
Despite keeping details about her boyfriend private, Bertinelli did reveal that he works as a writer on the East Coast and that they initially connected on Instagram a few years back. The couple started talking on the phone this year and Bertinelli expressed how right and comfortable their relationship feels.
Valerie Bertinelli, born on April 23, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, is an American host, entrepreneur, actress, and author who first gained fame in the 1970s. She starred in shows such as One Day at a Time, Sydney, Café Americain, Touched by an Angel, and Hot in Cleveland. Bertinelli later transitioned into hosting and presenting shows like Valerie’s Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship on the Food Network.
Following her departure from the Food Network after over a decade, Bertinelli spoke out about feeling hurt by the network’s decision, attributing it to budget cuts.
She expressed her disappointment in not being invited back to participate in ‘Kids Baking Championship’ and remarked on the network’s shift towards competition shows over cooking-focused content.
