It was revealed on Tuesday that Wendy Williams’ new mystery man is a convicted felon named Marc Tomblin.
And hours later, the talk show queen, 54, was spotted stepping out with her 27-year-old beau for dinner in New York City.
Wendy rocked a hot pink ruffled coat as she walked alongside Marc, who served two and a half years in jail after being convicted in 2013 for robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Out and about: It was revealed on Tuesday that Wendy Williams’ new mystery man is a convicted felon named Marc Tomblin; And hours later, the talk show queen, 54, was spotted stepping out with her 27-year-old beau for dinner in New York City
Wendy donned a layered neon hued jacket by Modern Mistress that grazed her ankles, adding white sneakers.
The star rocked statement sunglasses with a large diamond ring to round out her bright ensemble.
Meanwhile Marc, who cut a casual figure in dark wash denim bottoms with a T-shirt, hoodie and backwards baseball cap.
Dailymail.com revealed Wendy’s new man, who is 27 years her junior, is a convicted felon – he served two years in prison in 2013 for robbery with a dangerous weapon and breaking and entering in North Carolina, according to public records.
Staying close: Wendy rocked a hot pink ruffled coat as she walked alongside Marc, who served two and a half years in jail after being convicted in 2013 for robbery with a dangerous weapon
Stepping out: Wendy donned a layered neon hued jacket by Modern Mistress that grazed her ankles, adding white sneakers
Marc is a fashion designer based out of Los Angeles; he is from Maryland.
A family member told Dailymail.com that ‘It’s surprising! It’s so funny,’ adding ‘It doesn’t bother me as long as they are happy and healthy.’
They said they ‘called him yesterday’ but ‘he didn’t answer. Guess he’s busy right now.’
The insider on if they think Marc is in love: ‘From what I’ve seen, he looks shocked. They just met each other.’
Past: Dailymail.com revealed Wendy’s new man, who is 27 years her junior, is a convicted felon – he served two years in prison in 2013 for robbery with a dangerous weapon and breaking and entering in North Carolina, according to public records; pictured in his mugshots
A source close to Wendy told Dailymail.com: People around Wendy are concerned for her well-being, especially since she is in such a vulnerable state with the divorce, addiction and alcoholism and the status of the show not being renewed yet.’
Adding: ‘With this new guy, how can Wendy really trust him if she’s going through so much on her own.’
The insider continued: ‘The fact she’s brought him to New York is also a concern, she’s let him into her life and her home, people are worried he’s trying to manipulate her.’
Wendy and Marc were seen hours before their dinner date out and about in New York City on Tuesday afternoon.
In conversation: Wendy and Marc were seen hours before their dinner date out and about in New York City on Tuesday afternoon
Marc: A source close to Wendy told Dailymail.com: People around Wendy are concerned for her well-being, especially since she is in such a vulnerable state with the divorce, addiction and alcoholism and the status of the show not being renewed yet’
The star, who rocked shorts with a T-shirt and jacket, held hands with Marc during their outing.
They were seen heading to St. Marks Barbershop so he could get a haircut; he sported sunglasses with a do-rag – which partially hid his facial tattoos.
He has a tattoo of the word ‘Joy’ on the side of his face, which he had inked in December; he has several other face and neck tattoos as well.
Marc’s mother, who resides in the D.C., had no comment when contacted by Dailymail.com; Wendy’s rep was also contacted for comment.
Beaming: They were seen heading to St. Marks Barbershop so he could get a haircut; he sported sunglasses with a do-rag – which partially hid his facial tattoos
Holding hands: He has a tattoo of the word ‘Joy’ on the side of his face, which he had inked in December; he has several other face and neck tattoos as well
Wendy had hinted that she was dating in an Instagram post she shared on Monday; she was snapped holding hands with him while overlooking a pool.
She tagged Sherman Oaks, California and captioned the image: ‘Last night was the most beautiful sunset in Sherman Oaks with special people. Thank you, California! You’ve won me over! I’ll be back for the Hip Hop Festival in August!’
Adding: ‘#oldenoughtobeyourmother #verysexyman #mynewlife’.
Marc was the mystery man who had sat next to her as she broke down into tears during an impromptu interview in a car on Monday night in Los Angeles.
‘My new life’: Wendy had hinted that she was dating in an Instagram post she shared on Monday; she was snapped holding hands with him while overlooking a pool
When asked who he was, she played coy.
Wendy said she and her son Kevin Hunter Jr., 19, are doing ‘fine.’
She teared up when questioned about her estranged husband Kevin Hunter: ‘Stuff happens in life; stuff happens and it’s OK. I’ve still got a very full life that I really adore … please don’t make me cry.’
‘I didn’t plan on this, but it is what it is,’ she added.
Wendy’s new romance with Marc comes after she filed for divorce from her cheating husband Kevin.
Happier times: Wendy’s new romance with Marc comes after she filed for divorce from her cheating husband Kevin; pictured with KEvin on May 24, 2012 in NYC at The Wendy Williams Show 500th episode celebration at Element
The star filed the paperwork in April, after news broke that his long-time mistress had his baby – a daughter.
Wendy and Kevin were married for more than 20 years.
The divorce filing came after months of allegations of his cheating, revealed by Dailymail.com, and also that he and his mistress, massage therapist Sharina Hudson, had a child together.
One month prior, Dailymail.com revealed that Wendy secretly lived in a sober house in Queens, New York to battle her prescription pill and alcohol addiction, which was brought on after she learned about Kevin and Sharina still seeing each other.
While in Los Angeles last week, Wendy and Marc enjoyed a cozy dinner in Beverly Hills at Crustacean on Saturday night; she shared a snap of their appetizer to her social media.
She also spent time with Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Blac Chyna during her trip to the West Coast.
Famous pals: She also spent time with Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Blac Chyna during her trip to the West Coast
Another one: Wendy posed up with Kris on Friday afternoon
