Richard Hammond's New Girlfriend is a Therapist (and This Love Story is Already Chaotic)
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Well, well, well—what do we have here? Our favorite chaos agent, Richard Hammond, is back in the headlines, reportedly holding hands with his new flame, Kiki Glen, who happens to be a therapist. How quaint! The former Top Gear star, now a sprightly 56, was spotted outside a grocery store in the charming little town of Abergavenny, looking all too cozy with his latest love interest after his explosive split from Mindy Etheridge, his wife of 23 long years, last September. Oh, the drama!
Here’s the scoop: Richard recently moved into a rather pricey £2 million Georgian farmhouse in Wales (not exactly shabby, is it?). Now he’s living that domesticated life with Kiki, and they apparently look very loved-up while grocery shopping in his dapper Morgan sports car. Richard was rocking a pale blue suit jacket (was this a brunch date or a business meeting?), while Kiki opted for a chic navy sundress. So classy, so casual, so... staged?
Insiders claim they’re taking things slow, which we all know translates to “they’re both just enjoying this bizarre rebound.” A friend of Richard’s gushed to the Daily Mail about his newfound spark, saying he’s having fun and is grateful to find someone who makes his heart do little flips. Sweetie, after 23 years of marriage, he’s probably just thrilled to have someone else besides the takeout delivery guy to share a meal with.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get juicier, Richard has also revealed that his post-divorce life is all about cooking, running, and enjoying the countryside—because who needs wild nights out when you can whip up a casserole? Perish the thought! But you know what? If Richard’s found a new love while living his best life away from the paparazzi, well, we’re intrigued, to say the least. Let’s see how this plays out, shall we? Stay tuned, darling!
—Dahlia