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 businesswoman Dominique Valenti, with photos of him on her Instagram dating back to August 2023.
Dominique has shared several loved-up photos with the restaurant owner, including clips of the pair kissing. The images also show off Vito’s new trim figure.
In March, Dominique — who, like Vito, has a daughter — wished him a happy birthday with a sweet photo of them cuddling and a touching caption.
“Happy birthday to the most amazing gift I’ve ever received in my life! You are simply the best and there’s no other way to say it. Anyone who knows you loves you and if they don’t… it’s definitely their loss Thank you for being my best friend!” she wrote.
Lauren Manzo’s ex Vito Scalia, 37, has found new love with businessman Dominique Valenti; Vito and Dominique pictured together in March
The couple has 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 photographed together in 2014
In February, she shared a gushing post for Valentine’s Day.
‘Happy Valentine’s Day to the most wonderful man I know! Your soul is like a secret I could never keep! Thank you every day, over and over again, 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 God for you and the family you come from! You are everything I could have ever asked for.”
Another post from March showed the pair on what appeared to be a date night, with Dominique looking chic in a black minidress and heels.
Meanwhile, Vito showed off his slim physique in a blue button-down shirt, a navy blazer and blue jeans.
Dominique kept her caption short and sweet, adding just a red heart and a sparkly emoji to the photo.
She also recently included him in a Father’s Day post, where she shared snaps of her dad and Vito together.
Another post from March shows the couple in the kitchen, with Vito wearing a chef’s apron.
“Behind every strong and successful woman there is a tired man who cooks for her. Happy Women’s Day! Don’t forget to appreciate the men who are behind us and who keep us going,” Dominique wrote in the caption, adding the hashtag “my love.”
Vito has also been featured in several publications where Dominique advocated for Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disorder that her daughter suffers from.
Dominique has shared several loving snaps with the restaurant owner, which show off her new slim figure.
In February, she posted a gushing Valentine’s Day message, 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: “Happy birthday to the most amazing gift I have ever received in my life! You are simply the best and there is no other way to say it. Anyone who knows you loves you and if they don’t… it’s definitely their loss.”
Another post from March shows the couple in the kitchen. “Behind every strong and successful woman is a tired man who cooks for her,” Dominique wrote in the caption, adding the hashtag “my love.”
Another clip showed them attending a wedding together.
She also recently included him in a Father’s Day post, where she shared snaps of her dad and Vito together.
In a post she thanked Vito for his help, calling him: ‘My partner, best friend, love of my life!’
He added: “You make the most of life every day! You wake up happy and your soul is pure love! I appreciate your help, your love, your presence and the fact that you are a true Disney dad.”
The new romance comes as Vito and Lauren’s divorce is still ongoing. As of last month, no new lawsuits have been filed in the case.
Vito filed for divorce last year after eight years of marriage.
In October, Lauren addressed her divorce, saying the marriage was “a long time coming” and the divorce was something the couple had decided on together.
Scalia cited “irreconcilable differences” with Manzo in divorce papers he filed in New Jersey on Sept. 5. Sun reported.
Scalia said in court papers that he and Manzo had ongoing problems “over a period of at least six months,” leading to “the breakdown of their marriage.”
The documents, which were served on Manzo on September 29, said it was “clear that the marriage should be dissolved” as there were “no reasonable prospects for reconciliation.”
The new romance comes as Vito and Lauren’s divorce is still ongoing. As of last month, there have been no new documents in the case.
In October, Lauren addressed her divorce, saying the marriage was “a long time ago” and that the divorce was something the couple decided on together.
The exes are parents to their six-year-old daughter, Marchesa.
The former couple are parents to a six-year-old daughter, Marchesa.
Days after Manzo was served with divorce papers, The Sun reported, an attorney representing the reality star told the court he would represent her in regards to future legal proceedings involving custody and support.
Manzo’s attorney said he was overseeing “all related financial matters, including but not limited to alimony, equitable distribution and attorney fees,” the outlet reported.
The Sun reported that Scalia had filed a marital settlement agreement with the court last July, before filing for divorce.
Manzo, who revealed early last year that she had lost 80 pounds, touched on the subject of her marital discord indirectly last summer when a fan asked her on social media where Scalia had been.
Manzo said 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 are still living together in Wayne, New Jersey,” as their addresses listed on divorce papers are identical.
The couple initially exchanged vows in June 2015 at St. Cyril’s Church in New York City, followed by a reception at The Brownstone Restaurant in Paterson, New Jersey.
The couple initially exchanged vows in June 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 2018, saying: Page six that rumours of a split were “not at all true”.
Later, in a Facebook post, she said: “We don’t post our relationship on social media and people don’t seem to understand it. 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 they became engaged in November 2013.
Lauren is the daughter of former RHONJ star Caroline Manzo, and appeared on her spin-off Manzo’d with Children during its three-year run on Bravo from 2014 to 2016.