Bethenny Frankel has opened up about her feelings following her ex-fiancé’s new relationship. In a recent episode of her podcast, Just B, Frankel addressed the media’s portrayal of her as a “jilted ex” and expressed her discomfort with the narrative.
According to reports, Frankel’s former fiancé, Paul Bernon, is now dating Aurora Culpo, the sister of Olivia Culpo. The age difference between Bernon and Aurora has been highlighted, with Bernon being 45 and Aurora 35. Frankel, who is 53, shared her thoughts on the matter and how it made her feel.
Bethenny Frankel and Paul Bernon, pictured together in June 2022, have called off their engagement.
Frankel began by sharing her reaction to the headlines, saying, “Last week, I saw my name in the headlines, portraying me as the scorned ex who had been replaced by a younger woman.” She added, “It perpetuated the ongoing narrative that he is a very private person who is now in a serious relationship, meeting her family, and introducing her to his children.”
Paul Bernon, 45, is reportedly dating Aurora Culpo, sister of Olivia Culpo.
Frankel continued, “I felt portrayed as some sort of spinster who was just at home crying. However, the reality is that I was truly happy after the breakup.” She went on to express her surprise and embarrassment at learning about her ex’s new relationship so soon after their split, including details about their level of commitment and intimacy.
Prior to the podcast, Frankel had taken to TikTok to share that she was having a difficult week. In a video posted on the Fourth of July, she recorded herself in bed, sharing her recent struggles following the news of her ex’s new relationship. She compared it to the difficulty she experienced when her mother passed away, saying, “My mother’s death when I was at a low was like a 1, maybe this was like a 3.”
On the Fourth of July, Frankel recorded herself in bed, sharing that she was having a difficult week.
Olivia Culpo, pictured in November 2022, recently married Christian McCaffrey.
In the video, Frankel, dressed in a multicolored hooded sweater with her dark hair pulled back, shared that she hadn’t slept all week. She also promised her followers that she would share more details about her recent struggles on her podcast.
Despite her challenging week, Frankel shared a celebratory Fourth of July Instagram post featuring her daughter. She also revealed that she had been coping by watching the television series “Sons of Anarchy” and indulging in comfort food.
Frankel took to TikTok to share that she was having a difficult week.
News of Aurora’s relationship with Bernon broke just days before her sister Olivia’s wedding to Christian McCaffrey. Olivia had a strict guest policy at her wedding and shared on her podcast, Barely Filtered, why Aurora’s new beau was not invited. She referred to him as the “flavor of the month” and assured him that it was not a reflection of him but of her sister.
Frankel has been reminding her followers that she still looks fantastic in her early 50s.
A source close to Aurora and Bernon shared that they have been dating for over two months and that he moved on quickly after his breakup with Frankel. The source also revealed that Aurora’s family has met Bernon and thinks he is a “normal” and “nice” guy.
