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Kyle Richards Addresses Rumors of Reconciliation With Ex Mauricio Umansky
The 'RHOBH' star denies reports that she and her estranged husband are getting back together.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:55pm
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Kyle Richards appeared on 'Watch What Happens Live' and addressed rumors that she and her estranged husband Mauricio Umansky were reconciling after their separation in 2023. Richards stated that the reconciliation rumors were 'made up' and that while they have had conversations about what the next steps will look like, they have not yet filed for divorce.
Why it matters
The status of Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's relationship has been a topic of public interest since they announced their separation in 2023 after 27 years of marriage. Richards' comments on 'WWHL' provide insight into where the couple stands and whether they plan to officially end their marriage.
The details
During her appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live', host Andy Cohen asked Richards about rumors that she and Umansky were 'canoodling' over the holidays and potentially getting back together. Richards denied the rumors, stating that 'someone just made that story up.' She also revealed that while she and Umansky have had conversations about 'what it's going to look like' going forward, they have not yet filed for divorce.
- In July 2023, Us Weekly confirmed that Richards and Umansky had separated after 27 years of marriage.
- In a joint statement issued in July 2023, Richards and Umansky denied any 'wrongdoing' and said they were working through 'a rough year' in their marriage.
The players
Kyle Richards
A 57-year-old reality TV star who has appeared on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' since 2010.
Mauricio Umansky
A 55-year-old real estate agent who has been married to Kyle Richards since 1996.
Andy Cohen
The 57-year-old host of 'Watch What Happens Live', the show on which Kyle Richards appeared.
What they’re saying
“Rumor had it over the holidays that you and Mau were canoodling and there were rumors that you were going to get back together. What's your response?”
— Andy Cohen, Host, 'Watch What Happens Live' (usmagazine.com)
“It honestly was... someone just made that story up.”
— Kyle Richards (usmagazine.com)
“We still haven't filed but we've had conversations since then about what it's going to look like and all of that.”
— Kyle Richards (usmagazine.com)
The takeaway
Despite recent speculation, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have not reconciled and are still navigating their separation, which they announced in 2023 after 27 years of marriage. While the former couple has had conversations about the next steps, they have not yet filed for divorce, indicating they are still working through the challenges in their relationship.
