Overview
- Paparazzi images that surfaced on Sept. 15 showed Bronwyn Newport kissing a mystery man at the U.S. Open and were later reported to show Justin Sievers, co-owner of Café Mulberry in New York City.
- On Sept. 16 Newport told Watch What Happens Live that she and husband Todd Bradley remain amicable, are close to filing a divorce through a private mediator, and that she is dating without naming partners.
- Multiple outlets identified the mystery man as Justin Sievers and reported changes to his social media, including making his Instagram private and removing his profile photo, while noting he was photographed wearing a wedding ring in July.
- Reports conflict over Sievers' marital status, with some unnamed insiders saying he was still legally married and others saying he was separated, and a public wedding-registry listing linking him to another partner has not proven legal status.
- The story highlights tensions between private legal steps and public exposure on a reality-TV platform, with possible effects on family members and the likelihood of further filings or public statements that could clarify the situation.