Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s co-parenting journey continues. In the latest episode of her podcast, “misSpelling,” Spelling confirms that her children are now seeing their father regularly after reportedly being satisfied with the progress he has been making in treatment for substance abuse issues.
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Spelling And Her Children Are In Contact With McDermott Again
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Spelling, 50, and McDermott, 57, have been separated since last summer, and Spelling officially filed for divorce last month. The two, who have been married since 2006, share five children: Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7.
On the podcast, the “Beverly Hills 90210” alum opens up about co-parenting with her estranged husband. According to a People magazine article, Spelling stated, “We’re co-parenting very well right now. Like, the kids are seeing him again, and they’re happy with his progress and the work he’s done on himself. And they’re proud of him, and we like his girlfriend.”
“And we all co-parent together and living the dream. You hope it works out like that. You always hope that. I don’t know. I don’t know what’s gonna happen now.”
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McDermott has been linked to Lily Calo since late last year.
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Spelling Claims Family Is ‘Living The Dream’ While Co-Parenting
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Spelling and her children reportedly stopped contact with McDermott amid his rehab stay. Spelling says that her priority was on her children and what was in their best interests.
“I honestly had spent the time taking care of the kids and focusing on them, and they weren’t ready to see their dad,” Spelling explained. “And I went to see him once when he was in rehab. And we were with therapists, and it got painful and argumentative. It was a lot. It was a lot, and I didn’t feel like he was doing well. Like, there was still a lot of anger and aggression, and so I didn’t go back. And I know that hurt him a lot. He felt like we abandoned him when he was going through that process. But I had to do what was right for the kids.”
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McDermott Felt ‘Abandoned’ During Sobriety Struggles
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The People magazine article also stated that while McDermott felt abandoned during this time away from his family, Spelling felt it was the right move for her family.
“Spelling noted that McDermott has said he felt like his family wasn’t there for him during his rehab journey, though the mom of five explained she was told to give an addict space when they’re healing.”
But now that McDermott has been making meaningful progress, she and her children are in contact with him again.
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McDermott Credits Breathwork In Recovery Journey
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Last month, McDermott detailed his sobriety journey in an interview with Page Six. In it, he credits breathwork with being a major factor in his recovery. While admitting he was a bit hesitant at first, he found that the breathing practice was life-changing.
“I was like, OK, I don’t know what that is. It sounds a little artsy fartsy. But I made a deal, I’m all in, so I’ll give it a try. So I gave it a try, and I fell in love with it. It changed my life. The very first session I’ve ever had.”
Spelling And McDermott’s Relationship Timeline
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McDermott, who is also father to son Jack, 25, from his previous marriage to Mary Jo Eustace, and Spelling originally met in 2005 on the set of TV movie “Mind Over Murder.” At the time, they were both married to other people. After both split from their respective partners, Spelling and McDermott were married on May 7, 2006 in Fiji.
The couple participated in various reality show endeavors during their marriage, including “Tori & Dean: Inn Love,” “ Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” “Tori & Dean: sTORIbook Weddings,” and “True Tori.” In 2014, trouble in their marriage came to light as McDermott admitted to infidelity. The two stayed together, working on their marriage and welcoming more children. However, legal and financial issues continued to plague the couple.
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By 2020, rumors of issues in the marriage followed the couple until they announced their separation in 2023.