Kyle Richards, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills icon, and husband Mauricio Umansky separated in July 2023, citing a challenging year together, but who bears the greater responsibility for their high-profile separation? Kyle has drifted apart through friends – so much – that she speculated an affair with country singer Morgan Wade. Meanwhile, Mauricio has flaunted his independence from Kyle on social media, documenting ski trips with former Dancing With the Stars castmates in Aspen, Colo. Though Kyle and Mauricio’s split might be indefinite, spectators are surveying their relationship and are curious to see if divorce looms for the pair.
Kyle and Mauricio separated after 27 years of marriage in a joint social media statement last summer, expressing their mutual “love and respect” for one another and ensuring audiences “there has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part.” However, as season 13 airs, Kyle’s chemistry with Morgan appears undeniable, and Kyle alluded to a crush when she said she’d date a woman, though she vehemently denies having one. Mauricio raised eyebrows when he was spotted hold ing hands with former DWTS partner Emma Slater. While Kyle and Mauricio aim to work through their issues privately, that’s proving more challenging as their narrative develops.
Mauricio Missed Kyle’s Late Friend’s Life Celebration Event
In The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13, episode 12, Kyle organized a heartfelt celebration of life for Lorene Shea, her late best friend. However, tension arose when Mauricio skipped the event for a work commitment. Despite Kyle defending Mauricio’s absence due to business obligations, emotions ran high as she felt hurt that he didn’t show up to support her in honoring their mutual friend. The apprehension continued when Mauricio later attended castmate Dorit Kemsley’s Homeless Not Toothless charity gala with Kyle, attempting to make amends. Yet, the lingering disappointment hinted that their relationship faced challenges outside the glitzy galas.
Kyle Says People Are Whispering About Her Marriage
Later in the episode, Kyle opened up about the stress induced by the scrutiny of her marriage to Mauricio. While attending Dorit’s charity gala with her husband, Kyle candidly acknowledged feeling uneasy at such events due to the pervasive whispers and scrutiny directed at their relationship. Kyle expressed discomfort in her confessional with the constant analysis of their every move, “which feels really strange.” Responding to Kyle’s admission, castmate Sutton Stracke criticized Mauricio’s selective attendance at events, questioning the priorities of attending charity galas versus celebrating a mutual late friend. Sutton didn’t hold back in her confessional, saying, “That’s messed up.”
Kyle Previously Accused Mauricio of “Social Media No-No’s”
In The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13, episode 11, drama unfolded during a card game at cast mate Annemarie Wiley’s birthday celebration when Sutton pulled a card questioning the appropriateness of husbands communicating with women on social media. Kyle’s one-word response, “Murder,” suggested discontent. Later, she elaborated on Mauricio’s Instagram habits, expressing frustration with women who directly message him in abundance, disregarding his marital status. Kyle also disapproved of Mauricio liking and following other women’s photos, highlighting the problems social media poses in their relationship. Kyle said in her confessional, “There’s really a lot of f****** a**holes out there.”