Kyle Richards shared a sweet selfie to her Insta Stories with her husband Maurico Umansky on Monday.
They appeared to be a happy couple as they were spotted side by side with longtime friend Faye Resnick while wishing her a happy 66th birthday. ‘Happy Birthday. “We love you,” Kyle wrote over the photo.
There was no indication that they fell by the wayside.
Just hours later, it was claimed they had split after 27 years of marriage.
This only adds to the confusion as to whether or not they still share a bed these days.
On Monday, Kyle took to Instagram to protest that they hadn’t broken up, but then admitted they had had a rough year.
Last pic: Kyle Richards shared a sweet selfie to her Insta Stories with her husband Maurico Umansky on Monday. They appeared to be a happy couple as they were spotted side by side with longtime friend Faye Resnick. There was no indication that they fell by the wayside. Just hours later, it was claimed they had split after 27 years of marriage
Richards often featured Mauricio on her Instagram page as they looked like a power couple in love.
They could even be seen kissing and hugging during a skincare tutorial in a video from June 2022.
But in recent weeks, instead of being spotted with her significant other, she has been spotted with female family members or friends.
The last time he appeared on her main Instagram page was on Father’s Day in mid-June.
She has posted several commemorative photos with him and their children.
“Happy Father’s Day @mumansky18. I’m so thankful our girls have such an incredible dad.” Guiding them with love and teaching them to be adventurous and live life to the fullest ❤️ Always there for them and not knowing how to say ‘no’. “You would definitely agree that you get the best dad award,” she wrote in her caption.
The 54-year-old reality star married real estate agent Mauricio (53) in 1996.
The way they were: Richards often featured Mauricio on her Instagram page as they looked like a power couple in love
The change: But lately, Kyle – who has slimmed down this year – is posing either alone, like here, or with friends and family
They have daughters Alexia (27), Sophia (23) and 15-year-old Portia.
Reports surfaced this weekend that the couple had “been separated for a while.”
The next day, she quickly took to social media to call the claims “untrue” despite what has been a “rough year” for both of them.
She wrote on Instagram, “Regarding the news published about us today… All claims regarding our divorce are untrue.”
“But yeah, we’ve had a tough year.
The ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star, who is also a mother to 34-year-old Farrah with her ex-husband Guraish Aldjufrie, added that this has been her ‘most challenging’ year yet.
But she insisted they still “love and respect each other” and implored others not to spread “fake stories” about their personal lives.
True or not? Reports surfaced this weekend that the couple had “been separated for a while.” The next day, she quickly took to social media to call the claims “untrue” despite what has been a “rough year” for both of them. Seen in March 2023
So many young children: They have three children together and he helped raise their first child with her ex-husband. Seen in 2011
“The greatest challenge of our marriage.”
“But we both love and respect each other immensely.”
“There was no wrongdoing by anyone.”
“Although we are in the public eye, we ask that we be able to solve our problems in private.” While speculation may be entertaining, please do not make up false stories to fit another salacious narrative.
“Thank you for the love and support.” Kyle and Mauricio.’
Just hours earlier, a source who claimed to be close to the couple had claimed they had split some time ago but were still living together.
The insider told People, “Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while but still live under the same roof.” They remain friendly as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.”
The timing of the split comes about a year and a half after the duo celebrated a marriage milestone with their 25th wedding anniversary.
New love? The shocking breakup comes amid a TMZ report that Kyle “dated 28-year-old country singer” Wade following their split and that they “allegedly have matching heart tattoos.”
“It means so much and we’re both incredibly proud of it,” Richards told Bravo Insider in November 2021. “And for me, it’s one of my greatest achievements.” I mean, I think it’s refreshing that being married for 25 years is a really big deal in this city. And we are really proud to be good role models for our daughters.”
The shocking breakup comes amid a TMZ report that Kyle “dated 28-year-old country singer ‘Wade'” following their split and that they “allegedly have matching heart tattoos.”
has reached out to representatives for Richards, Umansky and Wade for comment on the story.
An Instagram user using the alias @facereality16 had a theory about Richards and Wade’s budding relationship, pointing out that they subtly honored their romance by wearing matching silver rings.
Amid speculation about Richards and Wade wearing rings, Richards and Umansky were engulfed in another wave of speculation last spring after she was spotted without her wedding ring on an outing.