Brittany Cartwright clarifies her relationship status with married new beau
Brittany Cartwright isn’t rushing into anything serious with her married beau.
The “Vanderpump Rules” alum set the record straight on her relationship status on Tuesday, telling TMZ that she and her reported new man Brandon Hanson are still taking things slow.
“We’re not technically boyfriend and girlfriend just yet,” she said, but noted that they’ve “known each other for 15 years.”
“I met him back in Kentucky,” she shared.
Brittany Cartwright clarified her relationship status with new beau Brandon Hanson on Tuesday. HEM / BACKGRID
“We’re not technically boyfriend and girlfriend just yet,” Cartwright shared. LionsShareNews / BACKGRID
Cartwright went on to gush that Hanson is “a great person, great father” and “all around a good person.”
But, while “he’s making [her] happy,” the two are still “just seeing how it goes.”
“We’re just focused on having fun and doing our thing right now,” she said, adding “I really like him.”
Cartwright’s comments come shortly after Hanson was put on blast by his wife Jasina Stanko via social media for dating while still being married.
The “Valley” star added that she’s known Hanson for “15 years” as she gushed that he’s an “all around good person.” LionsShareNews / BACKGRID
However, the two are still “just seeing how it goes” as they’re both “focused on having fun and doing our thing.” Instagram/Brittany Cartwright
“He’s my husband!!!” She wrote in a TikTok video, commenting on the news of his new romance with Cartwright. She followed up the post in another comment, “That man is married.”
At the time, a source told us that the situation is actually more complex than it seems.
“Brittany’s new relationship comes at a time as they both are experiencing similar life changes,” the insider told us. “Like Brittany, he is going through a divorce, and he and his ex have been separated for the past seven months.”
Cartwright, 36, and Hanson “reconnected well after he had already been separated,” we were told at the time.
Cartwright was first linked to Hanson after they were seen together at a party last month. BACKGRID
They were seen later that month packing on the PDA during their romantic getaway to Mexico. London Entertainment / SplashNews.com
“The two have found comfort in each other as they’ve been navigating their respective divorces and personal life changes.”
The Bravolebrity was first linked to Hanson last month after they were seen hanging out publicly with friends at a party in Los Angeles.
They were later spotted packing on the PDA while enjoying a romantic getaway to Mexico later that month.
The new romance comes amid her divorce from her husband Jax Taylor. mrjaxtaylor/Instagram
Cartwright filed to dissolve her marriage after five years in August 2024, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. brittany/Instagram
Cartwright was previously with her former “Vanderpump Rules” co-star Jax Taylor, whom she filed to divorce in August 2024 after five years of marriage. In her filing, she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.
The two had already been separated for months at that time.
Cartwright and Taylor share a son, Cruz, 4.
Prior to her fling with Hanson, she also previously dated her ex’s friend Julien Sensley and casually dated musician Will Gittens.
RHOA Star Kelli Ferrell Hit With Temporary Restraining Order After Allegedly Breaking Into Neighbor’s Home and Being “Physically Restrained” as She Speaks Out
Kelli Ferrell has been hit with a temporary restraining order after allegedly entering her neighbor’s home without permission.
Amid her court fight against her ex-husband, Chuvalo “Mark” Ferrell, the 40-year-old Real Housewives of Atlanta star was ordered to stay 30 yards away from Monualda Cash, an HOA board member in her neighborhood, who accused her of breaking into her patio after violating the enclave’s rules.
According to a September 10 report from Us Weekly, Monualda requested the protective order against Kelli, who owns a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Atlanta, on September 2, claiming Kelli “aggressively entered [her] private patio, through [her] private gate in a violent manner” on August 9.
“This incident occurred after her vehicle was booted for again violating [guidelines] by parking in a narrow driveway which is also a designated fire lane,” she explained, adding that Kelli was “accompanied by others” and that there was video footage of the incident.
Monualda’s court documents went on to state that Kelli had to be “physically restrained and removed during which time she engaged in bizarre behavior while making a series of irratic (sic) verbal threats. Some of which were clear and others that were unintelligible.”
Monualda requested that Kelli be ordered to stop harassing and intimidating her, and to be kept away from her and her family, while also asking a court to force Kelli to seek appropriate psychiatric and psychological services. However, the judge only agreed that Kelli should be kept 30 yards away.
In response to the allegations, Kelli’s rep told Us Weekly, “Since the announcement of Kelli’s involvement with The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Mrs. Cash has engaged in a concerning pattern of behavior directed at Kelli and her family … Out of respect for all parties, we will not be commenting further at this time. We strongly urge that Kelli’s privacy — and that of her family — be respected, and we caution against the spread of misinformation.”
A September 22 hearing will determine whether or not the temporary restraining order will be made permanent.
In other Kelli Ferrell news, the RHOA star is currently in a legal battle with Mark, who filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy earlier this year, claiming he had $214,198 in assets and $383,231 in liabilities.
In court documents, Kelli asked that Chuvalo’s proposed repayment plan be rejected, claiming he did not disclose certain judgments.
“Clearly, [Chuvalo] is attempting to hide how much money he makes so he would not have to repay as much of his debts, and the [Chuvalo’s] proposed Plan payments does not apply the entirety of his income is left over after necessary living expenses and other financial obligations,” her lawyer stated.
But in a message from his rep to Us Weekly, Chuvalo denied her claims.
“[Chuvalo] has complied fully with all court requirements under federal bankruptcy law,” the rep said. “It is deeply troubling that, instead of seeking resolution through appropriate legal channels, [Kelli] continues to publicly attack [Chuavlo] — routinely omitting key facts — seemingly to support a public narrative rather than pursue genuine resolution,” the rep shared.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 17 is currently in production.
