Real Housewives Star Teddi Mellencamp Revealed as Calla Lily on The Masked Singer

Mellencamp, who was diagnosed with brain tumors in 2025, opened up about her health journey on the show.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:31pm

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On the Feb. 4 episode of The Masked Singer, Calla Lily was revealed to be Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp. Mellencamp, who was diagnosed with multiple brain tumors in 2025, spoke about her health journey and how it inspired her to face her fears and compete on the show. Despite not being a professional singer, Mellencamp impressed the judges with her performances, including a cover of John Cougar Mellencamp's "Jack and Diane."

Why it matters

Mellencamp's appearance on The Masked Singer shines a light on her personal health struggles and how she has chosen to confront them. Her story of resilience and determination to push herself out of her comfort zone resonates with viewers and highlights the inspirational journeys that some reality TV stars undertake.

The details

During her time on The Masked Singer, Calla Lily, later revealed to be Teddi Mellencamp, hinted at her health diagnosis that made her "world stop." She said she chose to "face her fears and fight," inspired by the thought of her children. Mellencamp also teased that one of her loved ones was connected to celebrating America, leading the judges to guess she was related to musician John Cougar Mellencamp, her father. After her performance of Mellencamp's "Jack and Diane," judge Jenny McCarthy correctly guessed Teddi Mellencamp was under the Calla Lily mask.

  • Teddi Mellencamp was diagnosed with multiple brain tumors in 2025.
  • The Feb. 4 episode of The Masked Singer featured Calla Lily's elimination and reveal as Teddi Mellencamp.

The players

Teddi Mellencamp

A former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills who was diagnosed with multiple brain tumors in 2025. She competed on The Masked Singer as Calla Lily, opening up about her health journey and determination to face her fears.

The Masked Singer

A popular Fox competition series where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes, hiding their identities from the judges and audience until they are eliminated.

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What they’re saying

“I just honor your journey, girlfriend, and I feel so honored to have you here.”

— Jenny McCarthy, Judge, The Masked Singer

“I'm not a singer by trade, clearly, and so that part was challenging for me. Also, a big part of my memory has been askew since my brain surgery. So I was a little bit nervous, but I was excited to push myself out of my comfort zone and try something new, and it felt like it gave me a little bit of life.”

— Teddi Mellencamp

The takeaway

Teddi Mellencamp's appearance on The Masked Singer showcased her resilience and determination in the face of a serious health challenge. Her story of pushing herself out of her comfort zone and trying something new despite the difficulties resonates with viewers and highlights the inspirational journeys that reality TV stars can undertake.