Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are talking out after information of their separation broke on Monday, July 3.
“Regarding the information that got here out about us at this time … Any claims relating to us divorcing are unfaithful. Nonetheless, sure, we’ve had a tough yr,” the twosome stated in a joint assertion by way of Instagram. “Probably the most difficult one in every of our marriage. However we each love and respect one another tremendously. There was no wrongdoing on anybody’s half. Though we’re within the public eye, we ask to have the ability to work by way of our points privately.”
Richards, 54, and Umansky, 53, appeared to not directly handle fan hypothesis relating to the character of the Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills star’s friendship with nation singer Morgan Wade.
“Whereas it might be entertaining to invest, please don’t create false tales to suit an extra salacious narrative,” their assertion learn. “Thanks for the love and assist. Kyle & Mauricio.”
On Monday, an insider confirmed to Us Weekly that Richards and Umansky are on the rocks.
Mauricio Umansky
“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for some time, however are nonetheless presently dwelling collectively,” the supply stated. “They’re amicable whereas they work out the subsequent steps.”
Richards and Umansky, who wed in 1996, share daughters Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15. Richards can also be the mom of daughter Farrah Aldjufrie, 34, with ex-husband Guraish Aldjufrie.
Umansky beforehand confirmed throughout an look on the “Two Ts In a Pod” podcast in April that their marriage was questioned on season 13 of RHOBH.
“[There’s] that one silly story that got here on the market after which the women all, you recognize, determined to speak about it on the Housewives and so now it’s a narrative line. So there’s positively some tales on the market and Kyle and I handle it and we’ll take it from there. It’s what it’s,” the true property mogul defined. “They actually introduced it as much as Kyle, which is sort of bitchy and tremendous imply as a result of, significantly the women, they really know what’s happening and so they know precisely what it’s all about.”
Richards is the one remaining OG solid member on the Bravo sequence.
“For [her costars] to carry it on and make it extra actual, carry it to the present … simply sort of sucks,” Umansky added. “So we did handle it and it’s what it’s. I believe, you recognize, with the intention to be on these exhibits you’ve gotta develop some thick pores and skin.”