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It appears Mia Thornton has a new man in her life.
The former star from The Real Housewives of Potomac brought some buzz this week as she was seen locking lips with her supposed new beau, Bobby Valentino. This display of affection was caught during Bobby’s appearance on DeShae Frost’s August 7 Twitch stream, where Mia made a surprise visit to the stream, embracing Bobby warmly and sharing several kisses.
Mia Thornton surprises Bobby Valentino with flowers
The stream went down roughly a week after Mia surprised Bobby with a bouquet.
“Legends should always receive their due recognition and enjoy their favorite treats (grapes),” she remarked to Bobby on her Instagram Story dated August 5. “Truly, we honor all accomplishments.”
It’s unclear what Mia and Bobby were celebrating, but the singer was obviously moved by the gesture.
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“Nobody ever does anything nice for me,” he said after reading a card that went with the bouquet. “Thank you, Mia. You’re so sweet.”
The former Housewife also posted a video of her embracing Bobby.
“Endless Bliss with this man,” she captioned the Story.
Where Mia Thornton stands with her estranged husband, Gordon Thornton
Mia hasn’t officially commented on her relationship status with Bobby yet; she did, however, announce she was “single” in a July 27 Instagram update. This announcement came shortly after she shared various family photographs both past and present, including her estranged husband, Gordon Thornton, and their three kids, Joshua, Jeremiah, and Juliana. This naturally led some fans to wonder about a potential rekindling with Gordon, but Mia made it clear she was not romantically linked with Gordon… or anyone else at that point.
“No G and I not back together,” she wrote. “We do see each other everyday and are deeply involved with raising our children together. So Grateful.”
Mia confirmed her separation from Gordon in September 2023, about 11 years after they tied the knot.
“Like all marriages, ours has had its ups and downs,” Mia told People magazine in a statement at the time. “Gordon and I are separated, but my family is my number one priority, and I am committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure we are okay.”
Mia filed for divorce from Gordon in 2024.
Mia Thornton explains why she and her ex-boyfriend Inc broke up
The couple’s post-split and co-parenting dynamic was heavily featured in RHOP Season 9, which also explored Mia’s rekindled romance with Incognito, aka Inc, a radio personality she had known since high school. Although Mia and Inc appeared to be going strong throughout Mia’s divorce process, they ultimately called it quits in late 2024.
“I’m a single girl,” she told BravoTV.com at the RHOP Season 9 reunion (January 9). “We’ll see how this plays out. Never been single a day in my life until today.”
The former Housewife shed more light on her and Inc’s split in her July 27 Instagram Story, stating the breakup was not her decision.
“Yes, I’m S I N G L E. Not by choice,” she wrote. “INC decided he didn’t want to wait any longer to take our relationship to the next step and I’m not ready nor in a position to enter another marriage right now. I’ve been married combined in both marriages for 15 YEARS, I think it’s fair to date and spend time with ME.”
Mia insisted she was still “deeply in love with” Inc, but it seemed their relationship could never be mended.
“Actions following the separation are placing a deep wound that may not be repaired,” she continued. “On both sides. Keeping it REAL.”
Mia Thornton shares an update on her career in Atlanta
Since relocating to Atlanta, Mia has continued to make impressive business moves. She celebrated her career wins the July 27 Instagram post, confirming she still owned five chiropractic clinics in the DMV area and was preparing to launch her luxury home organization company, The Messy Mia Method.
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“So blessed. The glow you see… is what happens when you let go of people and situations that no longer serve you,” she wrote. “Surround yourself with people with high vibrations and exude confidence. Most importantly spend time practicing gratitude and TRULY putting in that self-work and place your energy into spaces that fuel your soul. Last, we have one life to live beauties. LIVE! If it’s not making you HAPPY or Adding VALUE — leave it where you found it.”
The life updates came several months after Mia announced her RHOP exit. See what she had to say about her next chapter.