The new RHOA peach reveals she’s open to dating again.
Kelli Ferrell is single and possibly ready to mingle after finalizing her divorce. The businesswoman and mother of four girls joined season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta amid divorce proceedings from her ex-husband, Mark Ferrell. And, she recently confirmed the status of their separation.
“It is finalized,” Kelli told The Daily Dish in an exclusive interview in April. “I’m officially divorced.”
Kelli opened up about her 11-year marriage on the show, revealing the steps she took to file for divorce and the long process. “I feel good,” Kelli said. “Even though it’s official, it feels like things still don’t end. You have to still coparent with someone that you’re trying to heal from.”
Kelli Ferrell opens up about co-parenting with her ex-husband
Kelli opened up about her disagreements with her ex about business and custody of their kids within Season 16 of RHOA. She owns the McDonough, Georgia restaurant Nana’s Chicken and Waffles with a second location on the way. Juggling her culinary career and being a mom of four comes with its own challenges.
“I’m trying to figure it all out, single mom life is definitely not for the weak,” Kelli explained, acknowledging it’s something she’s said before on RHOA this season. “I’m handling it with as much grace as I can. I am so grateful for my daughters.”
Kelli has four daughters; she shares her three youngest kids with her ex-husband. Her oldest daughter is Chloe, followed by Chance, and her twin daughters Chasiti and Chelsi. In one conversation with Chloe about an article surfacing online about her and Mark's relationship, Kelli shared what she wants for their family one day, including Chloe possibly getting married. "I really don't want to get married," Chloe said during an episode this season. "Cause what if like I end up like you? That's a scary thought. No offense to you."
Kelli is thankful for her “tribe” when it comes to raising her daughters. “I have a great support system from my parents to my best friends to my team so I’m grateful to everyone that’s been helping pitch in,” Kelli said when speaking with us. “It definitely takes a village.”
Newly divorced Kelli Ferrell is open to dating
When asked if she’d be up for a new relationship, Kelli at first burst out into a laugh. Then, admitted she’s open to the idea.
“I love love,” Kelli said. “I feel like maybe I’ll never get married again, but I just, I don’t know. I’m open to dating. I would love to have someone to do life with. A partner, a life partner so I guess we’ll just see what the future holds.”
