Bethenny Frankel Dating Eric Stonestreet: 'Modern Family,' 'RHONY' Romance Rumors Confirmed

Dating rumors have been swirling around Bethenny Frankel since she and ex Jason Hoppy split. Yet, while she has been linked to multiple people in the past, the newest love pairing is one that has definitely raised some eyebrows. It is being reported that The Real Housewives of New York City star has been secretly seeing Modern Family actor Eric Stonestreet.

According to Radar Online, while the couple has been getting the rumor mill churning with speculation that they are together, the funny guy and the funny gal haven't gotten to the serious stage of the relationship yet, and it seems that Bethenny's divorce is to blame.

"They have been hooking up," a source explained to the news site. "But it's not at the serious stage, and the major reason is because of Bethenny's divorce. Under the terms of Bethenny and Jason's custody agreement, they are both required to live in the New York City area for their daughter Bryn."

Not only that, but Inquistr is reporting that it is hard for the two to get together, as Eric is living full time in California.

"Eric lives in Los Angeles, so the distance is a problem," the insider explained. "There is a ton of chemistry between them, and they have a lot of fun together. Bethenny wants to take the relationship to the next level but neither one wants to have a bi-coastal relationship."

Bethenny's RHONY co-stars have even weighed in on the rumors that the two are together. LuAnn De Lesseps spoke out to People saying that she doesn't know if she believes the rumors, saying that she recently hung out with Frankel and they didn't even discuss her dating Eric.

"I didn't even bring it up. I don't know if it's true," the countess explained, adding, "I can't picture her with that guy, but I'm sure he's a wonderful, lovely man."