Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is wrapping up filming, but all eyes are on Sutton Stracke. She was just spotted cuddling up to a new man, and they both looked very happy. So, who is he, and how did the two meet? Keep reading for all of the details that are currently known.
Sutton Stracke Struggled To Get A 2nd Date
The RHOBH ladies used to laugh at Sutton Stracke as she struggled to get a second date. She wore kitten sweaters on her dates and was painfully awkward. When she started the show, she did have a boyfriend, Michael Mahoney. Sadly, he broke up with her over Valentine’s Day weekend in 2021, and she had a hard time after that. She did try, but the match did not light until now. Sutton was spotted out at an Aerosmith concert with a new man, and it looks fairly serious.
So, who is this man that Sutton was cuddling up with? His name is John C. Kelly, and he is based in New York City. Allegedly, the two met on Bumble, and it has been going on since the summer, per an insider. As confetti poured around them at the show, John planted a kiss on Sutton’s cheek.
He used to be a banker for Morgan Stanley but exited the industry back in 2013. Unfortunately, Sutton’s new man has somewhat of a tainted past. He was arrested for allegedly filming three women engaging in sexual activity. However, he did this without their consent and faced a 19-count indictment. To avoid going to jail, he pleaded guilty. It is unclear what his punishment was, but John C. Kelly’s father is a high-profile attorney. So, there’s a lot of prestige in this family, which makes sense for Sutton Stracke.
Mixed Emotions
After seeing Sutton Stracke’s new man, RHOBH fans were thrilled for her. They loved that she had found happiness and wanted all of the details:
- WHAT?! SUTTON NAME HIM! Name him! Name him!!! You loook so happy
- HARD LAUNCH!!!! Name him!! 😍
- My girl got her a bf!? Yay!!!! 😍🙌
- Sutton has a very cute boyfriend. I’m here for this.
Of course, news about him and his past had already started to emerge, so some fans were skeptical. They wanted to be supportive, but were nervous that Sutton Stracke would get her heart broken:
- 🤦🏼♀️darn, I was really happy for her. This is a big no!
- Sutton, this ain’t the move girl…
- I feel so sorry for anyone who gets involved with these guys. They think they can change them.. NOT
Hopefully, this all works out for Sutton, but it is not looking good. Are you stunned by this news? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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