Dean McDermott came to ex Tori Spelling’s defense this week after an internet troll criticized her for liking an Instagram picture of Dean and new girlfriend Lil Calo.
When a social media user commented under the 57-year-old actor’s post and said, ‘The fact Tori liked this is mind boggling,’ he quickly clapped back.
‘It’s because she is a highly evolved and compassionate, loving person, which is a lot more [than] I can say for the trolls commenting on this post,’ Dean replied.
He added, ‘Tori has a boyfriend. People get divorced and are better apart [than] together. That’s life. I’ll pray for happiness for all the haters.’
McDermott went Instagram official with Calo days ago, sharing two photos of their date night at Magic Castle.
![Dean McDermott commends former partner Tori Spelling as a ‘highly evolved’ and ‘caring individual’ while standing up for her against online criticism Dean McDermott commends former partner Tori Spelling as a ‘highly evolved’ and ‘caring individual’ while standing up for her against online criticism](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/18/06/85033585-13432547-image-a-9_1716011885525.jpg)
Dean McDermott came to ex Tori Spelling’s defense this week after an internet troll criticized her for liking an Instagram picture of Dean and new girlfriend Lil Calo; Dean seen in 2019
![Dean McDermott commends former partner Tori Spelling as a 'highly evolved' and 'caring individual' while standing up for her against online criticism 3 'When a social media user commented under the 57-year-old actor's post and said, 'The fact Tori liked this is mind boggling,' Dean quickly clapped back; Tori pictured in April](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/18/06/85033155-13432547-_When_a_social_media_user_commented_under_the_57_year_old_actor_-a-5_1716011690415.jpg)
‘When a social media user commented under the 57-year-old actor’s post and said, ‘The fact Tori liked this is mind boggling,’ Dean quickly clapped back; Tori pictured in April
Dean looked handsome in a dark, pinstripe suit and button-up white shirt.
He affectionately wrapped an arm around Lily, who coordinated with him in a black dress with pinstripes.
A second photo showed Calo lovingly planting a kiss on the television star’s cheek.
Not long after he shared the images on his Instagram grid, Tori gave the relationship her blessing by liking the post.
The ex-spouses announced last June that they separated.
This past March Spelling officially filed for divorce and cited ‘irreconcilable differences.’
The two share five children: Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, seven.
McDermott was first linked to Lily In October 2023, when they were spotted holding hands during an outing in Los Angeles.
He appeared to be moving in with Calo in January, when he was spotted carrying boxes into her home.
![Dean McDermott commends former partner Tori Spelling as a 'highly evolved' and 'caring individual' while standing up for her against online criticism 5 McDermott went Instagram official with Calo days ago, sharing two photos of their date night at Magic Castle](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/18/06/85033151-13432547-image-a-102_1716010096455.jpg)
McDermott went Instagram official with Calo days ago, sharing two photos of their date night at Magic Castle
![Dean McDermott commends former partner Tori Spelling as a 'highly evolved' and 'caring individual' while standing up for her against online criticism 7 'It's because she is a highly evolved and compassionate, loving person, which is a lot more [than] I can say for the trolls commenting on this post,' Dean replied to a critic](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/18/06/85033461-13432547-image-a-100_1716010078379.jpg)
‘It’s because she is a highly evolved and compassionate, loving person, which is a lot more [than] I can say for the trolls commenting on this post,’ Dean replied to a critic
![Dean McDermott commends former partner Tori Spelling as a 'highly evolved' and 'caring individual' while standing up for her against online criticism 9 The former husband and wife pictured in Los Angeles in August 2018](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/18/06/85033159-13432547-The_former_husband_and_wife_pictured_in_Los_Angeles_in_August_20-a-8_1716011690501.jpg)
The former husband and wife pictured in Los Angeles in August 2018
![Dean McDermott commends former partner Tori Spelling as a 'highly evolved' and 'caring individual' while standing up for her against online criticism 11 The former couple shares five children: Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, seven](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/18/06/84877679-13432547-The_former_couple_shares_five_children_Liam_17_Stella_15_Hattie_-a-6_1716011690418.jpg)
The former couple shares five children: Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, seven
Dean’s public defense of Tori comes after he responded to her divorce filing by submitting his own legal documents on Monday.
The actor opposed his estranged wife’s bid for sole custody of their children and requested joint physical and legal custody, according to court papers obtained by Page Six.
Dean also sought spousal support for himself while petitioning the court to end Tori’s spousal support, mirroring her initial request.
Both sides are also asking the other party to cover their respective attorneys’ fees.