Valerie Bertinelli's ex accuses her of taking 'backhanded swipes' at him in 'hostile' social media posts
The 54-year-old writer and Bertinelli, 64, called it quits in November after 10 months of dating. On Monday, Goodnough responded to the many "messages and replies" he said he had received, which implied the duo "appear to be communicating with each other via our Instagram posts and stories."
"That is not the case," he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post. "I have never at any time posted something on social media for the purposes of communicating with someone indirectly when I know them personally and have ample ways to reach them directly.
"I have never at any time posted something for the purpose of getting a message to someone or getting reaction out of someone," Goodnough added. "I've never posted something in an effort to impact someone's feelings about me privately or to influence others' opinions of them publicly.
"I am an adult," he added. "I am very capable of communicating openly and directly with people I know and care about."Goodnough asserted that he still cared for Bertinelli despite their split, writing, "I have love for her and I always will.
"I want her to be happy," he wrote. "It will bring me nothing but joy to see that she is."
Goodnough recalled that he was by Bertinelli's side a year ago for the launch of her cookbook "Indulge," describing the time as "one of the most joyful weeks of my life."
"Taking true deep joy from Valerie's happiness and success was the easiest thing in the world," he wrote. "It is no harder now."Our relationship as partners ended," Goodnough added. "My caring about her did not."
While Goodnough claimed that none of his posts were directed at Bertinelli, he slammed the "One Day at a Time" actress for allegedly taking shots at him on social media after their breakup. "Unfortunately, over the past two months, Valerie has been prone to lapsing into a place where she has been playing a one-woman tennis match thinking there is someone on the other side of the net," Goodnough wrote.
"When in that place, she reads all of my posts, centers herself in them, takes offense over wholly imagined slights, and then lashes out angrily with a 'response' to things that were neither to her or about her."
Goodnough claimed Bertinelli's posts had given their mutual followers the impression the two were engaged in a "back-and-forth," which he denied. However, he did not specify which of Bertinelli's posts he was referring to in his remarks.
"I am not communicating with Valerie via my posts," he wrote. "I am not engaging with the things she posts.
"While I am disappointed in the array of hostile, dishonest, and uncalled for backhanded swipes she continues to take at me, there is no war between us.
"She just won't stop shooting. Valerie is in a war with her ghosts. I'm just the guy who catches the bullets. And that isn't new."
A representative for Bertinelli did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
In a February Instagram post, Bertinelli reflected on what makes relationships work, writing that she had "fumbled the last true good man I met."
Bertinelli heaped praise on Goodnough in a since-deleted post that she shared last month. According to People magazine, the Delaware native wrote that she felt "so lucky to have gotten to know him," and she was "irreversibly changed by him for the better."
She also encouraged her fans to subscribe to his newsletter, Hoarse Whisperings, so they could "get the beautiful gift of what it's like to be in his orbit."
The "Hot In Cleveland" actress first revealed she was in a new relationship in March 2024. Bertinelli and Goodnough went public with their relationship on social media one month later, with the celebrity chef posting a photo of them together, with the caption, "I'll drink what you think and I'm high from smokin' your jokes all damn night."
Bertinelli was previously married to Tom Vitale from 2011 to 2022, and the actress described their divorce as "wicked."
Prior to her marriage to Vitale, Bertinelli was married to musician Eddie Van Halen from 1981 to 2007.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New York Post
23 minutes ago
- New York Post
Tennis star Sachia Vickery serves up defense of OnlyFans account, charging men $1K for dates as US Open kicks off: ‘Easiest money I've ever made'
Sachia Vickery is making her way through U.S. Open qualifiers this week, and fans looking to get to know her better will have to fork over $12.99 a month. The American and 559th-ranked player divulged that she's also an adult content creator on OnlyFans and the experience has been life-changing. 'I'm very open-minded and I don't care what people think of me,' Vickery said during an Instagram Q&A this week. 'It's also the easiest money I've ever made and I enjoy doing it.' 5 Sachia Vickery of the United States in action against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia during the first round of the French Open on May 27, 2024. Getty Images On her Instagram — where she counts over 40,000 followers — Vickery promises 'spicy' OnlyFans content that includes her 'longest shower vid,' a 'late night stretch' and 'boat twerking.' Those who like what they see best be prepared if they want to take things to the next level. 5 Tennis player Sachia Vickery on a red phone, lying on a red satin bed. Sachia Vickery Instagram ''I no longer date for free due to the behavior of men I now require a pre-date deposit send me $1,000 and we can make it happen,' Vickery wrote. The 30-year-old has made a reported $2 million in 14 years of pro tennis and ranked as high as No. 73 in 2018, but has been wowed by the response to her racy account since she set it up in January. 'I'm very open-minded and I don't care what people think of me … it's also the easiest money I've ever made and I enjoy doing it,' Vickery said in her Instagram Q&A. 'I will never talk s–t about girls on OnlyFans ever again for the rest of my life. Because the amount I made on there in my first two days, I am overwhelmed. I am just shook really.' 5 Sachia Vickery of United States plays a forehand against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in the the first round of the 2024 French Open. Getty Images 5 Tennis player Sachia Vickery in Times Square. Sachia Vickery Instagram She's not the only tennis star to join the OnlyFans platform; Nick Kyrgios signed up in 2023. For Vickey, it's always been about 'pushing boundaries.' 'I've always been outspoken about racial hate I get online, body-shaming,' she said on the 'Black Spin Global' podcast in June. 'I'm very open about a lot of stuff. I'm still playing tennis. My career is still going, but I also want to do things outside of tennis. I'm starting to explore more opportunities on social media.' 5 Tennis player Sachia Vickery on a boat. Sachia Vickery Instagram 'Being a tennis player definitely helped my marketing,' she added. 'I'm at a stage where I don't do the absolute most on there but I'm comfortable as I need to be. I'm doing really well.' That's been the case on the court, as well: Vickery kicked off a potential U.S. Open run with a victory over Anastasiya Soboleva on Tuesday, earning her a matchup against No. 21 Ella Seidel on Thursday.
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
'Nicest judge in the world': Frank Caprio dead at 88 after cancer battle, family announces
Judge Frank Caprio, the jurist called "the nicest judge in the world," died Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed through social media. The family of the longtime Providence, Rhode Island Municipal Court Chief Judge and star of the reality TV series "Caught in Providence" said in posts on Facebook and Instagram that he would be remembered for warmth, humor, and kindness. "Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond," the post reads. The series offered a look at the day-to-day life of a municipal court, and Caprio, 88, charmed viewers over its two-decade run on local and national television by applying the law with empathy and humor. "I don't wear a badge under my robe," Caprio said more than once. "I wear a heart." Caprio announced his cancer diagnosis in December 2023, crediting a "wonderful team of doctors" but acknowledging that he was up against an "insidious form of cancer." In a video posted to Instagram the day before his death, Caprio said that he "had a setback." Caprio long-serving stalwart of Rhode Island court The son of a fruit peddler and stay-at-home mother, Caprio joined the bench in 1985, according to the biography on his website. He stepped down in 2023 and was given the honorary title of chief judge emeritus, according to The Providence Journal – a part of the USA TODAY Network. Then-Providence Democratic Rep. John Lombardi succeeded Caprio as chief judge of the court. The "Caught in Providence" YouTube channel continued to publish new videos featuring footage from Caprio's days in the courtroom after he stepped down, with new content appearing as recently as eight months ago. The show was nominated for the Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program Daytime Emmy in 2021, 2022 and 2023 while Caprio was individually nominated for the Outstanding Daytime Personality - Daily award in 2024. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee ordered all Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff until Caprio's internment. He called Caprio a "Rhode Island treasure" in a statement. "Judge Caprio not only served the public well, but he connected with them in a meaningful way, and people could not help but respond to his warmth and compassion," McKee wrote. "He was more than a jurist—he was a symbol of empathy on the bench, showing us what is possible when justice is tempered with humanity." Contributing: Providence Journal Staff
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
Frank Caprio, beloved municipal judge and 'Caught in Providence' star, dies at 88
Caprio, known for his "Caught in Providence" reality show, revealed his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in December 2023. Longtime Providence Municipal Court Chief Judge Frank Caprio died Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed through social media. He was 88. "Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," the family wrote on Facebook. "In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world – just as he did every day." Gov. Dan McKee ordered all Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings be flown at half staff until Caprio's internment. "Judge Caprio was a Rhode Island treasure," McKee said in a statement. " "On a personal level, he was a friend who faced his illness with bravery, and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time," McKee said. "Judge Caprio not only served the public well, but he connected with them in a meaningful way, and people could not help but respond to his warmth and compassion. He was more than a jurist—he was a symbol of empathy on the bench, showing us what is possible when justice is tempered with humanity." Who was Judge Frank Caprio? Caprio, star of the beloved reality TV series "Caught in Providence," was known for handling traffic violations with empathy and humor, giving viewers around the globe a peek inside an everyday city courtroom. The show ran for more than two decades, being featured on local television before being nationally syndicated. Through their screens, audiences saw Caprio prompt laughter and pull heartstrings while leveling with ordinary Rhode Islanders who made mistakes or were down on their luck. "I don't wear a badge under my robe," Caprio said more than once. "I wear a heart." The "Caught in Providence" YouTube channel continued to publish new videos featuring footage from Caprio's days in the courtroom after he stepped down, with new content appearing as recently as eight months ago. Caprio also published a memoir, "Compassion in the Court: Life-Changing Stories from America's Nicest Judge," in February. Caprio was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023 The judge announced his diagnosis in December 2023, crediting a "wonderful team of doctors" stretching from Boston to Providence, but acknowledging that he was up against an "insidious form of cancer." The judge said he wasn't feeling well around his 87th birthday, which prompted a doctor's visit. Caprio kept his 1.7 million Instagram followers up to date with occasional posts about his health, sharing one video of himself undergoing a round of chemotherapy while listening to singer-songwriter Jewel, whom he said brought him peace. Jewel said she was "honored that I can bring some small amount of compassion and comfort" to the judge. Caprio was sworn into a chief judge emeritus role in October 2023. The title, strictly ceremonial, came with neither pay nor time on the bench. News of the role change broke nearly a year before, when his son and "Caught in Providence" producer David Caprio told The Providence Journal that the judge made a deal with the City Council to transition out of his working role and into his emeritus role. At the time, it was unclear what that meant, as even the council spokesman, Parker Gavigan, was unsure of what it would entail. Providence Democrat Rep. John Lombardi succeeded Caprio as chief judge of the court. In an interview at his swearing in, Caprio was excited that "Caught in Providence" had seen a Daytime Emmy nomination for the third year in a row. As in past years, it ultimately didn't win, but it went head-to-head with major courtroom dramas such as "Judge Judy" and "The People's Court." Caprio joked that maybe the third time would be the charm, vowing to go for a fourth if it didn't work out. Lawmakers say Caprio used his position for the greater good Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, in a statement, lauded Caprio's "88 years of service to Providence and the entire state," saying he made Rhode Island a better place. "Judge Caprio utilized his position for the greater good and helped countless individuals who appeared before him to turn their lives around," Shekarchi said. "His community involvement and charitable endeavors extended far beyond his role in the court; he generously gave of his time and resources to so many worthy causes." With reports from staff writer Antonia Noori Farzan
