Dean McDermott has gone public with his new girlfriend, Lily Calo, on Instagram. The couple posed on the red carpet at the Magic Castle, where they were captured taking selfies together. The 57-year-old former “Chopped Canada” host captioned one of the photos with, “Sometimes ya just gotta put on your best duds and take your girl to The Magic Castle. Cuz she’s Magic!! 🎩 #mylovey.” McDermott and Calo were both dressed in pinstriped ensembles, with McDermott in a suit and Calo in a spaghetti-strapped dress with a slit for their date night.
Calo also posted a black-and-white photo-booth selfie of the couple, which she captioned with, “I’ve got peace and I’ve got love ♥️ #gratefulheart.” This post received a comment from McDermott’s estranged wife, Tori Spelling, who wrote, “Love you both ❤️🙌.” Spelling’s approval of McDermott’s new relationship comes as the couple is in the midst of a custody battle over their five children: Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn, and Beau. Spelling requested sole custody, but McDermott responded by asking for joint physical and legal custody, as well as spousal support.
McDermott cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split, with the date of separation listed as July 7, 2023, as opposed to Spelling’s listing of June 17, 2023. Both parties are also requesting the other to pay their attorneys’ fees. Spelling filed for divorce from McDermott on March 29, nine months after he announced their split. The former couple does not have a prenuptial agreement. Despite the legal proceedings, McDermott has expressed that he and Spelling have no animosity towards each other, stating, “It’s been a long time coming, but T and I are good.”
In addition to their night out at the Magic Castle, McDermott and Calo have shared other photos of themselves together on Instagram, giving followers a glimpse into their relationship. Despite their 25-year age gap, the couple seems happy and in love. McDermott’s decision to make his relationship with Calo public comes after months of speculation and rumors about their romance. Spelling’s message of support for McDermott and Calo suggests that there may be an amicable relationship between the former spouses as they navigate the complexities of co-parenting.
As the legal battle between McDermott and Spelling continues, the public relationships of both parties are on display for all to see. McDermott’s decision to move on publicly suggests a desire to be open and transparent about his new relationship. While the divorce proceedings may be ongoing, it appears that both McDermott and Spelling are focusing on moving forward and finding happiness in their respective new relationships. time will tell how the custody battle and divorce proceedings will unfold, but for now, McDermott and Calo are enjoying their time together as a couple, sharing their love and adventures with their followers on social media.
