Dean McDermott has a new relationship with Lily Calo
McDermott announced the relationship on Instagram
The couple have been dating for months
Dean McDermott's Relationship with Lily Calo: A New Chapter Amidst Divorce
In a surprising turn of events, Dean McDermott has gone public with his new relationship with Lily Calo, despite ongoing divorce proceedings with his estranged wife Tori Spelling.
The actor's announcement came after several sources reported that the couple had been dating for months. McDermott shared photos of himself and Calo on Instagram, posing at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles. The pair looked happy and content in each other's company, with McDermott captioning the post:
Dean McDermott defended Tori Spelling for liking a picture of him with his new girlfriend, Lily Calo.
Dean McDermott praised Tori Spelling as ‘highly evolved’, ‘compassionate’, and ‘loving’ for her support of his relationship with Lily Calo.
Tori Spelling was seen kissing and hugging Dean McDermott and Lily Calo at one of their children’s birthday parties in March 2023.
Accuracy
Tori Spelling has a boyfriend.
People who get divorced can sometimes be 'better apart'
Dean McDermott praised Tori Spelling as 'highly evolved', 'compassionate', and 'loving' for her support of his relationship with Lily Calo.
Deception
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Fallacies
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The author, Tamantha Ryan, makes an appeal to authority when she quotes McDermott praising Tori Spelling as 'highly evolved and compassionate loving person.' This is a fallacy because the truth or falsehood of this statement does not depend on the authority of McDermott's opinion.
It’s because she is a highly evolved and compassionate loving person, which is a lot more [than] I can say for the trolls commenting on this post.
Dean McDermott defended Tori Spelling from internet trolls who criticized her for liking his Instagram photo with his new girlfriend.
McDermott filed legal documents opposing Spelling’s bid for sole custody of their children, seeking joint physical and legal custody instead.
Accuracy
Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling separated in June 2023 after 18 years of marriage.
Tori Spelling filed for divorce in March 2024, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’.
McDermott and Calo have been dating since October 2023.
Both parties are seeking to have the other cover their attorneys’ fees.
Deception
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The author makes editorializing statements about Tori Spelling being 'highly evolved and compassionate, loving person' and McDermott's trolls being 'haters'. These are the author's opinions and not facts. The article also reports selectively on certain details of the situation, such as Spelling liking McDermott's Instagram photo with his new girlfriend, while ignoring other relevant information like their divorce filings and custody battles.
It’s because she is a highly evolved and compassionate, loving person, which is a lot more than I can say for the trolls commenting on this post.
Despite staying in her marriage beyond its breaking point, the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum shared that she remains on good terms with McDermott and his new girlfriend.
Fallacies
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Bias
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The author, Favour Adegoke, demonstrates a clear bias towards Tori Spelling by describing her as 'highly evolved and compassionate, loving person' in response to an internet troll. This is an unjustified positive portrayal of Spelling that goes beyond the facts presented in the article.
Despite staying in her marriage beyond its breaking point, the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum shared that she remains on good terms with McDermott and his new girlfriend. She mentioned enjoying family meals with them, stating, ‘I like Lily a lot.’
It’s because she is a highly evolved and compassionate, loving person, which is a lot more [than] I can say for the trolls commenting on this post.
Dean McDermott has gone public with his new relationship with Lily Calo.
Calo has met McDermott’s children from his previous marriage with Tori Spelling.
McDermott requested joint custody of the five children with Spelling who sought sole custody.
Accuracy
Spelling filed for divorce from McDermott on March 29, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. McDermott filed his own paperwork on May 13, giving a different separation date.
Deception
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Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority and a potential dichotomous depiction. The author reports on the comments made by Tori Spelling about Dean McDermott's new girlfriend, implying her approval as an authority figure in this context. Additionally, the article presents a potentially dichotomous depiction by stating that McDermott requested joint custody while Spelling sought sole custody, suggesting a conflict between the two parties.
