Since Season 1, Episode 1 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I’ve always had a soft spot for Kyle Richards. Perhaps it was because she had such turmoil with her sisters. Or the fact that she really loved being a wife and mother. In the early days, Kyle came across as innocent (now I know better), but whatever it was, the actor had a spell over me. However, as Season 14 continued to air, I couldn’t help but wonder, was Kyle the damsel in distress, or was she just the distress for others?
RHOBH’s Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky haven’t made any marriage decisions
So, divorce is a sticky rollercoaster of a mess. We all know this. For two years now, fans have watched Kyle and Mauricio Umansky navigate their separation, and it’s pretty much stalled in the water. But to have no resolution feels a bit odd to many RHOBH fans. To this day, none of us understands what led to their 27-year marriage ending. Kyle has dropped cryptic hints during the reunion that Mau broke her trust, but never gave an example.
For years, there have been rumors surrounding his possible infidelity. But no woman has ever come forward claiming to be a mistress. Since they announced their breakup in July 2023, Mauricio has moved out of the family home. Since then, fans have watched Kyle process the major change to her life. But some scenes showed the duo hugging, crying, and talking about their family. And while it might have been cathartic for them, it felt manipulative on Kyle’s part. The big elephant in the room is why no papers have been signed, and all fingers seem to be pointing to Kyle holding back.
Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards are separated, so he’s allowed to date
Mau has been spotted with multiple women. But the biggest lady of note had to be the airport snap heard around the Bravosphere. After just stepping off the plane in Mykonos, Greece, on July 16, a pap snapped Mau embracing a young woman and kissing her. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans watch the fallout during the current season. And while Erika Jayne and Jennifer Tilly both recently called him out for his “passive-aggressive” behavior, I was left questioning if Mau was really at fault here. According to Kyle, he is playing by the rules, and both are entitled to date during their separation period.
Kyle told The Hollywood Reporter, “Obviously, it’s strange to see his personal life played out all the time. Photos of him walking down the street [with other women]. But while it may be strange, we’re not together like that, so it is what it is.” But Kyle also noted at the reunion that he is allowed to date. She told the cast that Mau loves to socialize. “It makes me think that’s one of the reasons we’re not together, actually,” she elaborated. “I don’t like to go out and party like that … When we were in our 20s, it was great — 30s, too — but now, I’m like, I don’t want to do that.”
Did Kyle Richards play the victim on RHOBH?
During the reunion, Kyle revealed some more cryptic breadcrumbs to Andy Cohen and viewers. “I know he regrets things that have happened that got us to this place,” Kyle responded. “I don’t know if he wants to get back together because he has never said that,” she shared. Kyle alluded to some issues that could have caused their demise. She noted that “money, traveling, fame, his business, The Agency, growing, [and] the attention he was getting with all that” didn’t help their relationship.
At times, it very much felt like Kyle played the victim role. She was not innocent, as photos of her and Morgan Wade took over the blogs. To this day, she still hasn’t defined their relationship. But according to Kyle, the marital issues had more to do with Mau. She ended her part at the reunion, noting, “Women are snakes. They see a man who was a good husband and a good father, and he has money, and they’re like, ‘Oh, I want that,’ and [throw] themselves at him. And we got married very young, and he never got to go out and do his thing. And I think that, you know, really contributed to the downfall of our marriage.” Kyle can be both the villain and the damsel; it just depends on the day.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.
