Bristol Palin Moves on in More Ways Than One

Bristol Palin has moved on with her life in more ways than one. The 20-year-old single mother and daughter of Sarah Palin was last seen on TV on the popular "Dancing with the Stars" and briefly in Sarah Palin's now canceled, "Sarah Palin's Alaska." Palin is also a speaker signed with Single Source Speakers.

As reported by "People" magazine, Bristol Palin has a new man. He's a 20-year-old Alaska pipeline worker by the name of Giancinto "Gino" Paoletti. Said Palin, "Yeah, you know what, I'm seeing a guy and he's really great and Tripp loves him and we're having a really good time and we're really good friends."

Apparently, Paoletti splits his time between Alaska and Arizona. And that's another thing that's happened to Palin, she's out of Alaska and purchased a cute new home in Maricopa, Arizona for $172,000, which she paid for in cash. According to Reality Tea, Paoletti "dabbles in real estate and helped Bristol find her new Arizona home, which is not too far from his."

While things are heating up with Paoletti, Palin is still in a custody battle with Levi Johnston. She's willing to do without child-support in exchange for Johnston signing over parental rights. "Yeah, of course, I've asked him to do that many times - just say, 'Hey, look, let's just avoid this custody case that's been ongoing since Tripp was born. Just get it over with. Just sign over your rights.' "

Palin has considered changing Tripp's last name from Johnston to Palin. With Paoletti in the picture, looks like Palin has clearly moved on in the love department. Also, apparently, Johnston doesn't see much of Tripp. "Since "Dancing With the Stars" he's seen him, at the most, three times," claims Palin.

What's going on with Johnston? The last we heard he was working on getting a new reality show called "Loving Levi: The Road to the Mayor's Office," much to the chagrin of Mama Palin.

But a new house and a new man is not all for the woman who was the subject of much controversy during her DWTS days. A Phoenix radio station, Mix 96.9, has offered Bristol Palin a co-hosting job with host Mathew Blades.

No matter how you feel about Bristol, most would agree that it's good to see her moving on with her life. Purchasing a home out of Alaska was probably a smart move. Perhaps she'll take the radio gig, which would probably be another smart move.

She can truly be known as Bristol Palin and not just Sarah Palin's daughter.

Sources:

Sara Hammel, Bristol Palin Reluctantly Confirms She's in a New Relationship, People

Bristol Palin Purchases New Home In Arizona! See Photos!, Reality Tea

Bristol Palin offered job on Phoenix radio show, AP

Jolie du Pre, Bristol Palin Becomes a Speaker and Commands Up to $30,000 Per Engagement, Associated Content

Jolie du Pre, Levi Johnston Certain to Annoy Sarah Palin with Mayor of Wasilla Reality TV Show, Associated Content