Kyle Richards Admits Separation From Mauricio Umansky Has Been 'Very Hard'

In a candid and emotional revelation, reality TV star Kyle Richards has broken her silence about the deeply personal chapter of her life as she navigates a separation from her now-estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky. 

Known for her role on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Richards spoke openly about the struggles and emotions that have accompanied this significant, life-changing phase of hers.

She was recently seen in a picture with Umansky while they enjoyed a luxury yacht ride with their daughters on vacation; however, they noticeably stood far apart in the photo.

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The couple's marriage had been a fixture in the public eye, with many fans admiring their strong bond and family values. Fast forward to July this year, they released a joint statement revealing their decision to separate after heavy speculations from fans that their marriage had hit the rocks.

According to the Daily Mail, Richards has now opened up about how challenging a phase it has been for her in a Q&A fan chat with Amazon Live on Wednesday. During the event, a fan asked her how she and Umansky were doing, and she acknowledged the complexities of dealing with a high-profile split, where media attention often magnifies the personal struggles that accompany such transitions.

"That's a very loaded question," she told the fan. "You know, this has been very hard to do. [It's] playing out with so many people having eyes on us and being in the public eye."

Elsewhere in her chat with fans, "The Hungover Games" star gushed about a recent vacation she and the real estate broker embarked on with their four daughters, as she expressed the priority of ensuring stability and love for their children, even as the dynamics of their relationship evolve.

As seen in a picture shared by their daughter Sophia, Richards and Umansky sheathed their swords to enjoy a family vacation on a luxurious yacht in Italy. However, the pair, who were all smiles and at ease in the photo, noticeably stood far apart from each other.

She told fans that they both still have love for each other and are continuing to co-parent their four daughters together.

"Obviously, we care about each other a lot," she emphasized. "You saw, here we are on vacation together."

"That's what I'm going to share with you right now," she chuckled and moved on to the next question, adding, "Because... that's just too much to deal with right now."

The latest buzz on Richard's relationship status has been centered around her supposed romantic involvement with singer Morgan Wade. 

The rumor mill went into overdrive when a series of social media photos captured Richards and Wade together on several occasions over the last couple of months. 

The pair further fueled the romance rumors after going on a shopping date in Aspen, although sources told TMZ that there was no clear sign of a PDA between them on the trip.

However, Richards decided to address the speculations during a brief chat with the paparazzi. While the reality TV star acknowledged that she is currently not single, she said she is just "very good friends" with Wade, per TMZ.

Richards found herself in the eye of a social media storm recently after posting a photo that raised eyebrows due to a noticeable Photoshop error. The 54-year-old star appeared in the photo with Hermès executive Michael Coste on a recent trip to Paris. After facing significant backlash from fans and followers for her "ridiculous" editing, she swiftly deleted the controversial image.

The photograph in question depicted Richards arm-in-arm with Coste in front of what appears to be a door. However, eagle-eyed fans quickly spotted a blotchy and blurry filter on her right arm, suggesting an overzealous use of photo editing tools.

The blurry filter on her right arm was noticeably absent on Coste's version, which he posted on his Instagram and captioned," '#KyleRichards is back to #Paris! It's so good to see her again."

She has since uploaded a re-edited version on her Insta stories, writing in the caption, "Always love seeing you and laughing together @michaelcostefr."