Bethenny Frankel Spotted with German Artist on St. Tropez Getaway

Bethenny Frankel, the "Real Housewives of New York City" alum, was seen enjoying a beach day in St. Tropez with her 14-year-old daughter Bryn and German artist Niclas Castello. The pair were photographed laughing and chatting on adjacent lounge chairs on Wednesday, sparking rumors of a new romance.

Frankel, 53, looked stylish in a coral one-piece swimsuit, floppy hat, sunglasses, and gold jewelry. Castello, 46, opted for a more casual look with blue patterned board shorts, sunglasses, and a backwards New York Yankees cap. Both were seen holding glasses of rosé, adding to the relaxed atmosphere of their beach outing.

Frankel and Castello were seen taking a dip in the sparkling sea while Bryn napped under an umbrella. The two appeared to be enjoying each other's company, although it's unclear if their connection is romantic. Neither Frankel's nor Castello's representatives responded to requests for comment.

This outing comes on the heels of Frankel's recent split from her fiancé, Paul Bernon, in May. The two had been together for six years. Bernon, a financier, later had a short-lived romance with Aurora Culpo, the sister of former Miss USA Olivia Culpo. Culpo claimed Bernon broke up with her after her sister called him the "flavor of the month" on a podcast.

Meanwhile, Castello recently finalized his divorce from Dutch TV personality Sylvie Meis in June. The contemporary artist is known for his "The Kiss" sculpture series and fire extinguisher art.

Frankel, who has been open about her dating life, recently shared a story on TikTok about calling off a set-up date when she realized the man was not her type. She seems to be embracing her single status and enjoying the summer with her daughter.

Whether Frankel and Castello are just enjoying each other's company or something more remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Frankel is always making headlines, whether it's on reality TV, social media, or simply enjoying a beach day with a new friend.