Closing the door on romance? Shanna Moakler and Matthew Rondeau have had fair share of ups and downs since they started dating in 2020.
After Moakler’s ex-husband Travis Barker‘s romance with Kourtney Kardashian made headlines, the former Playboy model opened up about her own love life.
“I’m with my boyfriend, Matthew. I’m super happy. We’re in such a great place and the things that I create with him, I’m not recycling from my past relationship,” the Rhode Island native exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2021, noting that she believed Barker was taking inspiration from their past throughout his relationship with Kardashian.
Moakler, who was married to the Blink-182 drummer from 2004 to 2008, explained at the time that she was more worried about how Barker’s actions would affect their kids: son Landon and daughter Alabama.
“I think it’s in poor taste to have your new girlfriend sit there while you put a skull and cross bones over my name and post it,” Moakler, who is also the mother of daughter Atiana with ex Oscar De La Hoya, shared. “But why post about it if you’re not trying to shade me? And then, of course, you know, my kids see that. They see their father basically insulting their mother, you know?”
That same month, the reality star’s children voiced their concerns about her relationship with Rondeau.
“Matthew is nothing but awful to her. Not only that, but he cheats on her,” Alabama claimed in an Instagram Story in May 2021, later adding that she didn’t feel close to her mother.
Moakler, for her part, shut down her daughter’s allegations, telling Us it was “heartbreaking” to see Alabama’s posts about the poker player. “What mother wants to have their child upset with them? What mother wants to hear their children say such horrible things?” she added, alleging that the teens were “being influenced” by “very manipulative” people in their lives.
Two months later, Rondeau confirmed that he and Moakler had called it quits.
“I broke up with Shanna months ago, and I’m happier than I have ever been,” he told Life & Style in July 2021. “I’m focusing truly on finding myself again as a person emotionally and mentally. I hope she finds what she’s looking for, but it’s not going to be me.”
Their breakup didn’t last long, however, as Us confirmed in October 2021 that the pair were giving their relationship another try.
“Shanna and Matthew have always been off and on, but they’re in a really great place now,” a source exclusively told Us. “He has been her confidant during this rough time in her life and they’ve been having a lot of fun together. They seem to be very happy together and Shanna’s friends are thrilled she has love in her life.”
Things took a turn for the twosome when Moakler joined the cast of Celebrity Big Brother in February 2022. While the CBS personality was discussing how much she missed her boyfriend, Rondeau made headlines when Teddi Mellencamp claimed she had received shady DMs from him about his girlfriend.
Before Moakler was evicted from the reality competition in February 2022 — and before the pair unfollowed each other on social media — a source informed Us that she would be “completely blindsided” by Rondeau’s actions once she was back in the real world. The insider also alleged that Rondeau was jealous of Moakler’s connection with fellow houseguest Lamar Odom.
Scroll down to relive Moakler and Rondeau’s bumpy romance:
Moakler and Rondeau started their on-and-off relationship in 2020. Mediapunch/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
"I don't have any feelings toward either one of them, like, I'm not jealous of them [Travis and Kourtney], I don't think about them. Like, I'm in a relationship with Matthew and we're doing our own thing," Moakler told Us, referring to her ex-husband's PDA with his now-fiancée. "If they want to run off into the sunset, like, by all means, but you know, don't alienate my children in the process." Courtesy of Shanna Moakler/Instagram
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Rondeau confirmed his split from Moakler after removing photos of her from his social media feed. "I broke up with Shanna months ago," he explained in July 2021. "It is disappointing things couldn't work out between us two, but sometimes love isn't enough. ... Making that decision to have us move on and go our separate ways was not easy, but I know it was the right decision. And overall, beneficial for the both of us." Moakler didn't publicly react to the breakup, but she did share a quote via Instagram, which read, "Women don't even trip after breakups anymore. They just boss up, change that hair style, and forget you ever existed." Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
"So thankful for this man @matthew_rondeau wish I met you sooner so I could love you longer ❤️⚓️💋👩❤️👨," Moakler wrote via Instagram alongside a sweet photo of her and Rondeau. Courtesy of Shanna Moakler/Instagram
Following Mellencamp's departure from Celebrity Big Brother, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum called out her former housemate's man. “Shanna’s boyfriend, who I didn’t tag in any posts, slid into my DMs as well,” Mellencamp said on an episode of her and Tamra Judge’s “Two T’s in a Pod” podcast in February 2022. “Let’s just say, Shanna, when you get out of the house, if he hasn’t told you anything, you need to call me girl." The accountability coach clarified that Rondeau didn't try to hit on her. However, Mellencamp hinted that she received some negative messages from the actor about Moakler. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
Before Moakler was voted off CBB, Rondeau raised eyebrows when he unfollowed her on Instagram and removed all their photos. "When she comes out of the house, she's in for a wakeup call," an insider told Us, adding that Rondeau "causes a lot of drama" in their relationship. "They were headed toward an engagement but now can be headed towards a split." Moakler unfollowed Rondeau later that month. Courtesy of Shanna Moakler/Instagram
“It was amazing,” Moakler exclusively told Us of her Valentine’s Day after being voted out of the Big Brother house hours earlier. “It was very refreshing to be able to come home and just decompress and be around my things.” The former Miss USA, who didn’t mention Rondeau when talking about the holiday, added: “It was so nice.” That same month, Moakler revealed to TooFab the couple were "working on things" as they attempted to move forward "the best that we can." Kcr/Shutterstock; Courtesy Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
After calling Moakler’s behavior on Celebrity Big Brother “unacceptable” in an Instagram Story statement, Rondeau wrote that he was “not jealous of Lamar Odom” and “truly” loves his on-again, off-again girlfriend. “Are [sic] love always remains ON and grows stronger no matter what obstacles we face,” he told his followers. Courtesy of Shanna Moakler/Instagram; Inset: Shutterstock
Moakler and Rondeau were spotted kissing in San Diego amid rumors that they were going through a rough patch. The PDA-filled outing came one week after the model was evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house and returned to L.A. on Valentine’s Day. MEGA
Rondeau sparked concern when he went on an Instagram Live tirade about Moakler, accusing her of cheating on him and still having feelings for Barker. “She’s a f--king whore, I don’t give a f--k, you can quote me on it,” he said. “It’s f--king done.”Us confirmed later that day that he had been arrested. Rondeau was taken into custody for felony domestic violence after an altercation with Moakler.After the news broke, Alabama shared via her Instagram Story that her mom was “OK” following the incident, adding that Rondeau “needs serious help.” Courtesy of Shanna Moakler/Instagram
A source told Us that Rondeau and Moakler “were working on their relationship” the day before his arrest. “They were celebrating the Celebrity Big Brother finale and got into a fight later on in the night, which is when things escalated,” the insider said. “She left their home to give him space and came back in the morning, which is when they got into another fight.” The insider added that the pair had “gotten into fights before in the past,” but the dispute that led to his arrest “got out of control.” “They definitely have a toxic relationship and go through this toxic cycle of breaking up and getting back together,” the source said. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
Rondeau was released from jail six hours after his arrest, subsequently writing via Instagram Stories: “Today was one of the most heartbreaking days of my life. To my family and friends, I just want you to know I love you so so much. You know I’d never lay a hand on another woman. My mother is my angel and my best friend. She raised me right. … I’m just mentally drained and in complete disbelief. The love of my life has made me out to be the villain.” Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
Us exclusively confirmed on February 27 that Moakler was issued an emergency protective order against Rondeau. The Los Angeles Police Department granted her the protective order shortly after Rondeau’s arrest. In the report, obtained by Us, the suspect was accused of grabbing the former Bridalplasty host by her hair, and swinging her onto the ground. He then allegedly threw a chair and urinated on her, leaving visible injuries. The restraining order is valid for seven days until March 3, and the model must not “harass, attack, strike, threaten, [or] assault” the Celebrity Big Brother alum nor contact her directly or indirectly “by any means.” The terms also stipulate that Rondeau must stay at least 100 yards away from her and move out of her home immediately. Paul A Hebert/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
Moakler revealed that she is pregnant with her fourth baby. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock
After the off-on couple were spotted together in Rhode Island, a source exclusively told Us that Moakler's inner circle is "very concerned." However, the insider asserted that the reality star "did not fly across the country to see Matthew" and "solely went to see her family." Kevan Brooks/Admedia/Sipa/Shutterstock; Courtesy Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
Moakler hinted in an Instagram Story that she and Rondeau were back together following his February arrest, but she later clarified that they weren't "officially" reunited. "I know my family just wants to see me happy," she exclusively told Us at the time. "I know they know both Matthew and I are doing the work to heal and be better people. Relationships can be difficult when played out in the public eye, but love is love and I love him, and I know the people who know us will support us.” Courtesy of Shanna Moakler/Instagram; Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
The on-and-off couple enjoyed a romantic getaway. Courtesy Shanna Moakler/Instagram
After being charged with misdemeanor domestic violence, battery and vandalism, Rondeau pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to legal docs obtained by Us. Courtesy Matthew Rondeau/Instagram
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