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Real Housewives of New Jersey star Lauren Manzo's ex, Vito Scalia, has found new love.
Vito, 37 — who filed for divorce from the reality TV star, 36, last September — is now dating entrepreneur Dominique Valenti, with photos of him on her Instagram dating back to August 2023.
Dominique has shared a number of loved-up snaps with the restauranteur, including clips of the pair kissing. The images also show off Vito's new slimmed down figure.
In March, Dominique — who, like Vito, has a daughter — wished him a happy birthday with w a sweet photo of them cozied up and a touching caption.
'Happy Birthday to the most amazing gift I ever received! You're simply the best and there is no other way to put it! Anyone that knows you loves you and if they don't…….. definitely their loss ❤️Thank you for being my best friend!' she wrote.
Lauren Manzo's ex, Vito Scalia, 37, has found new love with entrepreneur Dominique Valenti; Vito and Dominique pictured together in March
The pair have been dating for months, with photos of him on her Instagram dating back to August 2023; Seen in a post from February
Vito filed for divorce from Real Housewives of New Jersey star Lauren, 36, last September after eight years, citing 'irreconcilable differences'; The former couple pictured together in 2014
In February she shared a gushing Valentine's Day post.
'Happy Valentine's Day to the most amazing man that I know! Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep! Thank you every day over and over for coming into my life and making my soul come alive.'
'I knew you existed on this planet and you are everything a woman could ask for… my complete package. Thank you god for you and for the family you come from! It’s all and everything I could’ve ever asked for.'
Another post in March showed the couple on what appeared to be a date night, with Dominique looking chic in a black mini dress and heels.
Meanwhile Vito showed off his trimmed down physique in a blue button-up shirt, a navy blazer and blue jeans.
Dominique kept her caption short and sweet, adding only a red heart and a sparkling emoji to the photo.
She also recently included him in a Father's Day post, where she shared snaps of her father and Vito together.
Another post in March shows the pair in the kitchen, with Vito wearing a chef's apron.
'Behind every strong and successful woman is a tired man that cooks for her. Happy Woman’s Day! Don’t forget to appreciate the men behind us that keep us going,' Dominique wrote in the caption adding the hashtag 'my love.'
Vito has also been included in a number of posts where Dominique advocated for Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder her daughter suffers from.
Dominique — who, like Vito, has a daughter — has shared a number of loved-up snaps with the restauranteur, which showed off his new slimmed down figure
In February she posted a gushing Valentine's Day post, writing, 'I knew you existed on this planet and you are everything a woman could ask for… my complete package'
In a birthday post in March she wrote, 'You're simply the best and there is no other way to put it! Anyone that knows you loves you and if they don't…….. definitely their loss'
Another post in March shows the pair in the kitchen. 'Behind every strong and successful woman is a tired man that cooks for her,' Dominique wrote, adding the hashtag 'my love'
Vito has also been included in a number of posts where Dominique advocated for Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder her daughter suffers from
She also recently included him in a Father's Day post, where she shared snaps of her father and Vito together
In one post she thanked Vito for his help, calling him, 'My partner, best friend, love of my life!'
She added, 'You make the best out of life everyday! You wake up happy and your soul is just pure love! I appreciate your help, your love, and your presence and the fact that you’re totally a Disney Dad!'
The new romance comes as Vito and Lauren's divorce is still going on. As of last month, there have been no new filings in the case.
Vito filed for divorce last year, following an eight-year marriage.
In October, Lauren addressed her divorce and said the marriage 'has been done for a very long time' and that the divorce was something the couple had decided on together.
Scalia cited 'irreconcilable differences' with Manzo in divorce documents he filed in New Jersey September 5, The Sun reported.
Scalia said in court docs that he and Manzo had ongoing problems 'for a period of at least six months,' which led to 'the breakdown of their marriage.'
The documents - which were served to Manzo September 29 - said that it had been 'apparent that the marriage should be dissolved,' as 'there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.'
The new romance comes as Vito and Lauren's divorce is still going on. As of last month, there have been no new filings in the case
In October, Lauren addressed her divorce and said the marriage 'has been done for a very long time' and that the divorce was something the couple had decided on together
The exes are parents to daughter Marchesa, six
The former couple are parents to daughter Marchesa, six.
Days after Manzo had been served with the divorce docs, The Sun reported, a lawyer representing the reality star told the court that he would represent her in regards to future legal proceedings in regards to custody and support.
Manzo's lawyer said that he was overseeing 'all financial related issues, including, without limitation, alimony, equitable distribution, and counsel fees,' the outlet reported
The Sun reported that Scalia had submit to the court a Marital Settlement Agreement this past July, ahead of the divorce filing.
Manzo, who revealed earlier last year she has lost 80 pounds, touched on the topic of her marital discord indirectly this past summer when a fan asked her on social media about where Scalia had been.
Manzo said that she was 'allowed to keep aspects of [her] life private, especially after having a child,' according to The Sun.
The Sun reported that 'it appears the former couple still lives together in Wayne, New Jersey,' as their addresses listed in divorced documents were identical.
The pair initially exchanged vows in June of 2015 at St. Cyril's Church in New York City, followed by a reception at The Brownstone Restaurant in Paterson, New Jersey.
The pair initially exchanged vows in June of 2015 at St. Cyril's Church in New York City
The proceedings were filmed and broadcast on Bravo.
Scalia addressed rumors of marital discord in January of 2018, telling Page Six that murmurs of a split had been 'absolutely not true.'
He subsequently said in a Facebook post: 'We just don’t put our relationship on social media and people can’t seem to understand that. We are perfect!!!!!!'
Scalia and Manzo initially crossed paths through Manzo's brother Albie, who was a classmate of Scalia's at Fordham University; and got engaged in November 2013.
Lauren is the daughter of former RHONJ star Caroline Manzo, and appeared on her spinoff Manzo'd with Children during its three-year run on Bravo from 2014 to 2016.
