Before things became serious with Sean Stewart, Adrienne Maloof went on several dates with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Breaking Celebrity News is exclusively reporting.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, who recently took her May-to-December relationship to the next level by moving the 32-year-old son of Rod Stewart into her home, secretly hooked up with Villaraigosa, 60, back in November.

But despite her pals telling the business woman he was a better fit for her, Adrienne, 51, opted for a boy toy instead!

“Adrienne and Antonio went on several, discreet dates beginning late November,” a source tells Breaking Celebrity News. "This was, of course, before things with Adrienne and Sean got hot and heavy and they became serious.

“Adrienne’s friends were hoping that she would settle down with the Mayor, despite his well earned playboy reputation. After all, Antonio has a job… Sean doesn’t!

“But she chose Sean, and that’s left a lot of people scratching their heads,” the source reveals.

However, as we previously reported, Adrienne’s soon-to-be-ex-husband, Dr. Paul Nassif, doesn’t share her friends’ concerns about her latest relationship.

“He only wants the best for Adrienne and just hopes she’s happy,” source told Radar.

And, just because he looks good on paper doesn't necessarily mean Villaraigosa is a safe bet for relationship happiness. The high-profile politician, who is frequently