Rachel Uchitel started 2026 with a bang and a brand new husband. The media personality best known for the 2009 Tiger Woods scandal has officially married businessman Dan Donovan. The couple exchanged vows on New Year’s Eve at their private estate in Palm Beach, Florida. It was a lavish celebration that included fireworks, reality stars, and a very specific nod to her family history.
This marks the third marriage for the 50-year-old podcast host. She previously told friends she had “given up” on love before reconnecting with Donovan on a dating app. Now she is celebrating a fresh start just miles from where her infamous past occurred.
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The wedding was anything but quiet. The couple hosted 130 guests at their newly renovated home in Palm Beach. They wanted the night to feel “warm, celebratory, and full of energy,” according to an exclusive interview with People.
Uchitel stunned in a glamorous gown while the venue itself was transformed to honor her heritage. The decor was inspired by El Morocco, the iconic New York City nightclub that her grandparents once owned. The reception featured a custom zebra print dance floor and a color palette of dark navy, champagne gold, and silver sparkle.
The ceremony was deeply personal. The bride and groom wrote their own vows. In a sentimental twist, Donovan’s wedding band was actually Uchitel’s father’s ring. It was made of an Alaskan gold nugget and updated by a jeweler for the occasion.
It would not be a Rachel Uchitel event without a few famous faces. The guest list was packed with reality TV veterans who came to support the happy couple.
Attendees included Real Housewives of New York City alum Jill Zarin and Real Housewives of Orange County firebrand Kelly Dodd. Comedian Heather McDonald was also spotted in the crowd. Perhaps the most surprising guest was Bam Margera. The Jackass star has been making headlines for his own recovery journey and appeared in good spirits.
Guests were treated to a dinner curated by Chef Eric Baker, featuring a seafood bar and a “chop house” station. The night ended with late-night bagels and lox to keep the party going until the early hours of 2026.
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The road to the altar was a modern romance. Uchitel and Donovan first matched on the dating app Bumble years ago but never met in person. They reconnected in 2024 after Uchitel moved to Florida.
Donovan is 58 and the founder of Stratoscope Holdings. This is a global security company that handles major events, including the Super Bowl and Formula 1 races. He proposed in March 2025 during a romantic trip to Montecito, California.
Uchitel’s 13-year-old daughter, Wyatt (from her previous marriage to Matt Hahn), played a central role in the new family dynamic. Friends say Donovan has been a stabilizing force for both of them.
For Uchitel, this wedding represents a final turn away from the “mistress” label that has dogged her for 15 years.
She first gained national sympathy in 2001 as the grieving fiancée of a 9/11 victim. She later became a tabloid fixture during the Tiger Woods scandal. Now she says she has finally found a partner who “sees her fully.”
“I have always longed for a witness to my life,” Uchitel told People. “Someone who holds my story with love.”
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