Michael Lohanis very supportive of his ex-wife’s new relationship — even if almost everyone else has had their doubts.
After last week’s episode ofCelebrity Big Brother,whereDina Lohanrevealed she’s been talking to “a special someone” for five years but hasnever met him in real life or even FaceTimed, many suggested that she was likely being catfished, including her daughterLindsay Lohan.
Dina, 56, however, was confident that her relationship was real — and now she has her ex-husband backing her up.
“The guy reached out to me on Facebook via message. We texted for about an hour,” he explained toAccess. “He even sent me snapshots of his communication with Dina to prove himself to be true.”
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“He called, we spoke for over an hour,” Michael continued, noting that their conversation “got into great detail.”
Michael also said that he was happy for his ex-wife, whom hedivorced more than a decade ago, and felt she and Nadler were a great match.
“He’s a really nice guy with a good heart and I like him,” he revealed. “And if he makes Dina happy, I’m happy for them. Dina needs somebody in her life she can trust and quite honestly, after my communication with him and knowing her, they are perfect for each other.”
“Because they plan on a face to face at the end of the show, I feel it’s appropriate talking about this to put the rumors to rest,” he added.
Michael is not the only one from Dina’s family to speak out about her unique relationship. Lindsay, 32, also recently shared her thoughts, but unlike her father, she wasn’t so easily convinced about her mom’s new boyfriend.
Dina and Michael Lohan with their daughter Lindsay.Bill Davila/FilmMagic
“@dinalohan so proud of you mommy!” Lindsay responded onBig Brother‘s official Instagram comment, which referenced the “fight to the finish” on finale week.
She added, “But no more weird #catfish please.”
Michael’s honest opinion of Dina’s boyfriend comes hours after Schulman disclosed — and confirmed — Nadler’s identity.
Nev Schulman and Dina Lohan.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Mary Kouw/CBS/Getty Images
The reality show host, who popularized the phrase referring to people being duped into online relationships, immediatelyoffered his servicesin tracking down the mystery man after learning of Dina’s situation last week.
But in a tweet shared on Wednesday, Schulman announced that he had finally found Nadler.
“UPDATE: found @dinalohan’s boyfriend…but his story is way bigger than I could have ever imagined,” Schulman wrote.
In a follow-up tweet, Schulman shared a photo of Nadler, writing: “CONFIRMED: Jesse Nadler is Dina Lohan’s boyfriend. Much much more coming soon…”
Nadler himself had been tweeting about his supposed relationship with Dina since last week, insisting that he’s not a catfish.
“I’ll be the judge of that…” Schulman replied.
Nadler toldPage Sixthat he’s coming forward because he doesn’t want to be known as a “catfish” after Dina’s housemates expressed their skepticisms about his existence.
“I’m a good guy,” he said. “I’m the real deal. Just the thought of people thinking I could be a catfish when everyone knows me and knows how hard I work and how I respect women and mothers, it just kills me.”
Nadler, who said he works in commercial real estate, told Page Six he has never met Dina in person due to his mother’s failing health, which she also referenced on the show.
Dina and Michaelsettled their divorcein 2005. The former couple got married in 1985 but agreed to a separate 20 years later. In addition to Lindsay, the couple shares daughter Ali, 25, and their two sons Cody, 22, and Michael Jr., 31.
The live two-hour season finale ofCelebrity Big Brotherairs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
source: people.com
