KATHIE Lee Gifford’s ex-boyfriend Richard Spitz has moved on with a new woman, as he was seen getting affectionate with a mystery blonde during a date in Tennessee.
Kathie Lee, 70, confirmed her romance with Richard, 64, in August 2022, before their split earlier this year.
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In exclusive photos obtained by The US Sun, Richard could be seen taking his new wife out on a date in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, on August 9.
The new couple dined at Southern restaurant Circa Grill.
The businessman wore a gray t-shirt and white jeans for the evening date, while the mysterious blonde rocked a long black dress.
She completed her look with black heels, hoop earrings and a choker.
The two were affectionate throughout the night, as he had his arm around her throughout the night.
She reciprocated the PDA as she held it during the date too.
The couple sat outside and met friends for dinner.
In a video obtained by The US Sun, Richard was the perfect gentleman as he opened the car door for her.
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HE FINISHED
Kathie’s former Today host, Hoda Kotb, hinted at her split from Richard on live TV during a segment with Jenna Bush Hager in February.
During the segment, Hoda, 60, said Kathie Lee “would be perfect” for Golden Bachelorette, an ABC dating show featuring contestants ages 60 and older.
The comment signaled that Kathie had split from Richard, as a source exclusively told The US Sun that the former TV presenter was upset.
“Kathie Lee was hurt after Hoda and Jenna did a segment on Golden Bachelorette, and Hoda suggested her old friend Kathie as a candidate for the show,” a source previously told The US Sun.
“Kathie Lee was devastated that her friend revealed her relationship status after she did her best to keep everything with Richard a secret.”
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HAPPIER TIMES
Kathie and Richard live in the same gated community in Franklin, Tennessee, as their brownstone purchased in July 2019 costs a whopping $3.7 million.
Kathie’s brownstone has six bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The home in Franklin, Tennessee, is south of Nashville and has a basement, private elevator, two-car garage and private patio.
Richard lives just a few doors away and purchased his brownstone in 2020.
The US Sun frequently obtained photos of Kathie and Richard participating in a Saturday morning fitness class together.
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TROUBLE IN PARADISE
The split comes after the couple received backlash from Kathie’s children about their relationship.
A source previously told The US Sun that their adult children Cassidy and Cody felt the relationship was “one-sided.”
A source previously told The US Sun: “They have a routine – she buys and delivers for him lunch and dinner, they go to his favorite gym, which she pays for, and he will visit in the evening but will never stay. there.
“Her children, close friends and family are heartbroken that she continues this toxic relationship with this man who they say treats her horribly.
“Cassidy and Cody don’t approve of the relationship and want her to move on with her life so she can meet someone who loves and cares for her.”
SECRET ROMANCE
The US Sun also previously reported that Richard wanted to keep their relationship a secret.
This contributed to the family having doubts about the romance.
“Kathie Lee is secretly thrilled to finally have this relationship open. Richard, on the other hand, is not happy at all,” a source previously told The US Sun.
“He never allowed his photo to be taken and is furious that his relationship with Kathie Lee is ‘out there’ now.”
The source continued that Richard “has on multiple occasions denied being with Kathie Lee when questioned in public in front of her.”
The source claimed the pair had a “huge fight” over keeping their romance private.
“Kathie Lee wants the relationship to move forward, and he refuses to even acknowledge it publicly, and for some reason she has tolerated that,” the source insisted.
‘EFFORTLESS’
Kathie’s family wasn’t the only ones against the romance, as her friends were also unhappy.
“The problem they have with Richard is that he seems disinterested in the relationship,” a source previously told The US Sun.
“Kathie Lee seems to give it her all, while he seems to give little to no effort.”
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NEW LOVE
Kathie Lee first broke the news of their romance in August 2021.
“I have someone very special in my life. I found that by not talking about it, everything remains special,” she said. People.
Then, in April 2023, she spoke again about a mystery man on Today.
She said: “It’s very happy and I don’t want to ruin it, and I probably already have, just by mentioning it.
“Being in a place where you feel like every aspect of your life is good, that nothing is missing, is a beautiful place to be.
“I am very grateful. He’s the smartest person I’ve ever met and he’s funny.”
Kathie Lee was married to NFL star Frank Gifford from 1986 until his death in 2015.
They share two children, Cody and Cassidy.
Kathie Lee Gifford and Richard Spitz’s Relationship Timeline
Kathie Lee Gifford began dating Richard Spitz after the death of her beloved husband Frank in 2015.
- Kathie Lee first mentioned the relationship in August 2022, when she told People, “I have someone very special in my life.
- In April 2023, she said during an interview on Today, “It’s very happy and I don’t want to ruin it, and I probably already have, just by mentioning it.”
- US Sun caught the couple attending fitness classes together, including an outing in November 2023
- In February 2024, Hoda Kotb hinted that Kathie Lee and Richard had split as she recommended her for the dating show Golden Bachelorette
- Richard confirmed the end of the relationship on August 9, 2024, when he took a mysterious blonde to dinner in Tennessee
IN THE MENDO
Kathie is currently recovering from a broken pelvis after undergoing hip replacement surgery.
She said People the “incredibly painful” injury was “her fault.”
She claimed she “just tripped” the day after a book signing in Nashville and overexerted herself.
“It didn’t take long, because I was weak in that situation,” Kathie described.
“And the next thing you know, I’m back in the hospital with a broken pelvis, front and back.
“This is more painful than anything I went through on my hip. My pelvis is incredibly sore. But anyway, here I am.”
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