Key Takeaways:
– Photos of Mauricio Umansky, the husband of cast member Kyle Richards, kissing another woman surfaced online, causing distress among the cast members.
– Garcelle Beauvais expressed sympathy for Richards and discussed the difficulty of watching a partner move on.
– Kyle Richards’ sister, Kathy Hilton, told the media that Richards is dealing with the situation and reinforced Umansky’s right to date.
Months after their separation, Kyle Richards of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (RHOBH) is feeling the heat as photos of her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, with a new woman came to light. The whole affair became even trickier as it unfolded during the filming of season 14, bringing stress to the entire cast.
Grecian Getaway Turned Controversial
The drama started when photos of Umansky, who was vacationing in Mykonos, Greece in July 2024, emerged online. The images showed him kissing 33-year-old actress Nikita Kahn at the airport and spending quality time at the luxurious Scorpios Beach Club. Cast member Garcelle Beauvais admitted to Us Weekly that it was challenging for everyone, including Richards, to witness the public display of affection (PDA) performed by Umansky and his new flame.
Timing also added to the tension as Richards and Umansky announced their separation just a year prior in July 2023. Despite separating, the couple continued to live together in their house in Encino, California until early 2024.
Sisterly Support Amid Scandal
Kyle’s sister, Kathy Hilton, also a friend on the show, offered support during this rough time. In a Page Six interview, Hilton mentioned that the photos were difficult for Richards to digest. She also tried to comfort her sister, reminding that separations often involve new relationships. Hilton further pointed out that it was Kahn who initiated the kiss caught on camera. She added, “That hurts me. But yet it is what it is, and he is allowed to go on dates and, you know, kiss if he wants.”
Hilton continued her supportive stance, telling People magazine that her younger sister was “hanging in there” despite the challenge that came with the photos. She predicted that Umansky is likely to have more relationships in the future.
Kyle’s Reaction to Umansky’s Dating Life
Umansky, distressed by the separation, shared about his split from Richards on his Netflix show “Buying Beverly Hills”. He expressed that although the separation was initiated by Richards, he was intent on saving the marriage. However, the terms of their separation allowed them both freedom to date others.
Richards, on several occasions, emphasized that both of them were indeed “allowed” to date. In a February 2024 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen”, Kyle refuted Umansky’s claim that she encouraged him to date. Clarifying her stance, she said although separated, they agreed to date other people as a way to avoid feeling hurt. Despite the difficulties, Richards reiterated her freedom and Umansky’s to do as they pleased while they maneuver the tricky dynamics of their separation.
Conclusion
The recent events surrounding the Richards-Umansky split show how public separation can be stressful for everyone involved. As the RHOBH cast braves these challenging times, they continue to support each other. Despite the drama, Richards seems determined to navigate her separation confidently, affirming the freedom to date other people as part of her healing process. One can only hope things settle down for everyone concerned, with less pressure from the public and personal lives returning to a more tolerable level of normalcy.