Kyle Richards Hurt by Mauricio Umansky’s Photo Change: RHOBH Stars React.
The latest episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills revealed a new drama surrounding Kyle Richards, 55, and Mauricio Umansky’s separation. Kyle and her colleagues expressed their disappointment over Mauricio, 54, replacing a photo of the couple in his office with an image of his Dancing with the Stars partner, Emma Slater, 35.
A dramatic moment unfolds in Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s ongoing separation when Mauricio replaces a sentimental photo of himself with Kyle in his office with one featuring Emma Slater, his Dancing with the Stars partner. The change leaves Kyle feeling hurt, a sentiment that Sutton Stracke shares with the group, revealing Kyle’s emotional reaction to her friends.
During a conversation on the November 26 episode, Sutton Stracke shared Kyle’s hurt feelings about the incident. “Kyle seemed disheartened,” Sutton said, recalling how Kyle explained that Mauricio had swapped out the sentimental photo with one featuring Emma, his partner from the 32nd season of DWTS.
Sutton Stracke added, “Kyle felt hurt by the change,” and both Kathy Hilton and Erika Jayne, who were part of the conversation, expressed their disapproval. “Why would you substitute a photo of your wife with one of your Dancing With the Stars partner?” Erika questioned, pointing out how the move would likely fuel gossip.
Sutton Stracke and Kyle Richards
The photo change came amidst the ongoing separation between Kyle and Mauricio, which was made public in July 2023. While Mauricio and Emma were photographed holding hands, both have denied any romantic involvement. Nonetheless, the incident has stirred up further tension among the RHOBH cast, with many wondering if the photo swap signals deeper issues.
Emma Slater reunites with DWTS partner Mauricio Umansky
As the episode progressed, the women organized a pizza-making party to help lift Kyle’s spirits. During the party, they discussed the nature of her separation, with Kyle admitting that her relationship with Mauricio had been “different” from the usual messy celebrity divorces.
Later, as the women left, Sutton took one last look at Mauricio’s office and remarked, “Does that feel weird, the desk?” Kyle replied, “Yeah, it feels weird that my picture was taken down too.”
This photo drama marks another chapter in the tumultuous public life of Kyle and Mauricio, as their personal lives continue to be scrutinized by fans and fellow cast members alike.
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky publicly announced their separation in July 2023, after being married for over 26 years. The couple revealed that they were living apart but were committed to co-parenting their four daughters.
Although there has been widespread speculation about the state of their relationship, both Kyle and Mauricio have emphasized that they are not divorcing. They continue to maintain a close friendship and have stated that their focus is on their family, despite the ongoing public interest in their personal lives.
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