Vicki Gunvalson Is Dating Again After Her Split From Steve Lodge

Vicki Gunvalson is back on the dating scene. The Real Housewives of Orange County alum shared an update on her love life following her recent split from ex-fiance, Steve Lodge.

Vicki opened up about re-entering the dating pool in the January 20 episode of Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave and Tamra Judge’s podcast, Two T’s in a Pod. The mom of two revealed that she’s hired a matchmaker to help her a partner and that she’s already begun casually seeing someone as a result.

“I’m on my fourth date with a guy from Chicago with the matchmaker,” the RHOC alum said.  “He’s picking me up from the airport when I get to Chicago. [He] and I are gonna see each other next week when I’m in town.”

Vicki also shared some of the top qualities she’s looking for in a significant other, listing attributes such as “non-smoker,” “family man,” and “self-sufficient.”

Vicki and Steve split in September 2021 after five years together. In January, Vicki kicked off the new year by opening up about her hopes for the future.

"As we enter into 2022, I want to first of all say thank you for all your support throughout this bumpy past year. You have stood by me and encouraged me to continue to be ME, to not give up hope on ME. I still believe in love, honest, committed love," she wrote at the time. "I encourage all of you to continue to find happiness in being alone as there is peace in that too. My best to all of you. Health 1st, happiness, prosperity and [LOVE].”

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