Thore confirmed she’s “in a really good place.”

Their blossoming romance will be covered on the show but not to the extent that fans are expecting.

Thore refers to him simply as “Frenchman” and welcomes his approach to taking part in the show.

Whitney Thore poses on the red carpet

“That makes me feel good.

So that actually makes me feel good.”

Mostly, though, she wants to protect the “Frenchman” from harm.

Whitney Thore poses with her new French boyfriend