Valerie Bertinelli, the 63-year-old actress and television personality, has recently revealed that she is off the market once again, confirming that she has found a new boyfriend through Instagram. This announcement comes as a breath of fresh air for Bertinelli, who has faced her share of heartbreak in the past, including two previous marriages that ended in divorce.

Last Friday, Bertinelli made her relationship official by sharing a selfie on Instagram. The post was accompanied by lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song “So High School,” which is reportedly about Swift’s current relationship with Travis Kelce. The timing of this post is particularly significant, as it comes two years after Bertinelli’s divorce from her ex-husband Tom Vitale, and four years after the passing of her first husband, the legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen.

In her Instagram caption, Bertinelli wrote, “I’ll drink what you think and I’m high from smokin’ your jokes all damn night.” This playful and heartfelt message sparked curiosity and speculation among her followers about the identity of her new love interest.

Entertainment Tonight later confirmed that Bertinelli’s new boyfriend is writer Mike Goodnough, who is also known by his online persona, “The Hoarse Whisperer.” Goodnough is a well-known figure on social media, and his witty and engaging writing has earned him a significant following.

Earlier this month, Bertinelli hinted at her newfound happiness during an interview with USA TODAY. She shared, “I’ve met someone, and I’m really appreciative of him. It’s not like any connection I’ve ever had with a man before. I feel so fortunate to have met him, and I don’t want to give away too much.”

Bertinelli’s words reflect a deep sense of contentment and gratitude for this new chapter in her life. She even joked that before meeting Goodnough, she was prepared to live out her days happily with her six cats and dog, implying that she had never expected to fall in love again.

Goodnough also confirmed their relationship in a humorous essay titled “Rumors, Rumors, Rumors…” published on his Substack. He recounted how he asked Bertinelli, in a light-hearted “reporterly voice,” if the rumors about their relationship were true. To his delight, Bertinelli responded affirmatively, saying, “Yes, I am. You are my partner in life.”

In addition to her new relationship, Bertinelli recently reflected on her past marriage to Eddie Van Halen in her latest cookbook, Indulge, published on April 12. She poignantly noted, “Ed and I never stopped loving each other, even though we got divorced.” She also expressed a wistful thought, wondering if they might have had a “second wind” if not for Van Halen’s battle with cancer.

Valerie revealed that she started following Goodnough on social media around 2016 or 2017, and he reciprocated in 2018. Their online connection eventually blossomed into something more meaningful after her divorce from Vitale in 2022. Bertinelli described Goodnough as “a really super funny, incredibly talented writer,” and her admiration for him is evident.

In a recent interview with PEOPLE Magazine, Bertinelli openly declared, “I’m in love.” She admitted that she never expected to fall in love again, describing the experience as a “seesaw of feelings.”

Valerie Bertinelli’s journey to finding love again is a heartwarming story, and her fans are thrilled to see her so happy.