Bethenny Frankel was clearly having the time of her life when she hit the runway at Miami Swim Week on Saturday.
The former Real Housewives star, 55, turned heads as she strutted down the catwalk during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at the W South Beach, proving she can hold her own among a lineup of professional models.
Serving Looks in a Series of Bold Swimwear Styles
Bethenny showcased several eye-catching swim looks throughout the event. She first showed off her toned physique in a colorful striped crochet bikini before switching things up with a strappy black two-piece. She later wowed the crowd in a plunging red swimsuit that highlighted her confidence and runway presence.
© Alexander TamargoThe reality TV veteran made sure all eyes stayed on her as she worked the catwalk with plenty of energy and personality.
Dancing Down the Runway With Erin Marley Klay
One of the night's standout moments came when Bethenny teamed up with plus-size model Erin Marley Klay. The pair danced their way down the runway, bringing plenty of fun and excitement to the show.
Erin is one of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 2026 Rookie models, but Bethenny showed she wasn't about to be overshadowed by anyone as she embraced the playful atmosphere and entertained the crowd.
Backstage Fun Continues
The excitement didn't stop once she left the runway.
Bethenny later shared a behind-the-scenes video on social media showing herself dancing with fellow models backstage. She captioned the clip with her trademark sense of humor, writing: "your mother has arrived @si_swimsuit #siswim #yourewelcome."
The video quickly gave fans another glimpse of how much fun she was having throughout the event.
Her New Romance Is Heating Up
Someone who likely enjoyed seeing Bethenny's runway confidence is her new boyfriend, Shane Campbell.
Earlier this month, Bethenny made their relationship Instagram official by posting a photo of the pair sharing a passionate kiss during a roller-skating date. Alongside the snapshot, she wrote: "If a launch is hard this is a diamond…"
Rumors about the couple first surfaced in April, and they later made their public debut together at the 2026 Global Champions Arabians Tour in Miami Beach.
Sources previously told the Daily Mail that Bethenny is thriving in her current relationship. "Bethenny is the happiest she's ever been and is fully in her intentional dating era," one insider shared.
Another source claimed the pair were inseparable during a recent event, saying they held hands throughout the evening and spent most of their time together. "They seemed to enjoy each other's company," the source added.
Bethenny's Advice for Women Looking for Love
Bethenny has also been open about her positive dating experiences lately. The entrepreneur recently launched a dating membership community called The Core and spoke candidly about a new romance during an Instagram video last month.
She explained that she had initially stopped texting a man after their conversations started feeling "a little bread-crumby." However, the two later reconnected in person, leading to a whirlwind romance.
According to Bethenny, the man called her and drove an hour and a half just to see her. Their first date lasted five hours, and the dates that followed were thoughtful, intentional, and full of old-fashioned chivalry.
She even praised him for offering to pick her up from the airport and for planning a date that felt like something straight out of The Bachelor.
"Don't Settle"
Reflecting on her experience, Bethenny encouraged women not to lower their standards when it comes to dating.
"There are still amazing men out there," she said.
© John ParraShe continued: "Do not settle. Do not accept breadcrumbs. Do not accept low-hanging fruit and low lifts of just, like, checking in with you and giving you the news and the weather."
"A man has to have a plan to move the ball forward and show you exactly how they feel about you," she added.
A New Chapter After Divorce
Before finding happiness with Shane, Bethenny was married to Jason Hoppy, 55. The former couple share a 15-year-old daughter, Bryn.
Now, between her thriving career, growing dating community, and newfound romance, Bethenny appears to be embracing a fresh chapter while continuing to make waves both on and off the runway.
