Kyle Richards Confirms She Would Date A Woman Amid Morgan Wade Romance Rumors
By Favour Adegoke on January 4, 2024 at 9:15 AM EST
In an upcoming season teaser for "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Kyle Richards affirmed she would date a woman.
This comment comes amid rumors surrounding her relationship with singer Morgan Wade. The pair, who sparked dating speculation fueled by a sultry music video appearance, have since denied any romance despite having matching tattoos and rings.
In an Amazon Live Q&A, she clarified their Paris photos, emphasizing work on Wade's documentary and expressing frustration with online fabrications.
Kyle Richards Says She Would Date A Woman
In a sneak peek for the upcoming season of "RHOB," Richards openly discussed her dating preferences.
Following a previous clip where Richards asked Dorit Kemsley if she "would ever date women," Crystal Kung Minkoff turned the tables on Richards in the extended version of the video.
When quizzed if she would date a woman, the 54-year-old reality star responded with a straightforward "Yeah," per Page Six.
The answer comes after Richards, who separated from her husband Mauricio Umansky last summer, faced speculation about her relationship with country singer Morgan Wade. Although both women have denied the claim, Wade's cameo in the new season has only further fueled the dating rumors.
She Sparked Romance Rumors With Morgan Wade After A Sultry Music Video Appearance
Richards and Wade first became friends through social media, and their connection evolved into spending considerable time together, including joint workouts and vacations with fellow "RHOBH" stars.
Rumors of their dating first began in August 2023 when the "Halloween" actress featured as a neighbor in Wade's music video for "Fall in Love With Me." The scenes from the music video included a shared bubble bath and a near-kiss moment.
However, Despite the buzz, the "Wilder Days" singer dismissed the rumors during the video's promotion, stating: "The internet is a dumb place."
In an interview with People Magazine, she also praised Richards' support and business acumen, saying: "She's extremely smart when it comes to business and how to mentally ignore s---. She's been such a great person to have in my corner to help me navigate stuff."
Kyle Richards Says Morgan Wade Is 'One Of Her Best Friend In The World'
Despite persistently denying their romance rumors, Richards and Wade have matching tattoos and rings. Their closeness also raised eyebrows during an intimate outing in Paris in September 2023, and Richards brought Wade as her date to Kathy Hilton's Christmas party. Despite these instances, the reality star insists that Wade is simply "one of [her] best friends in the world."
In an Amazon Live Q&A session, Richards clarified the context of their photos in Paris, explaining that she was hired to produce Wade's documentary, debunking any romantic rumors.
She expressed frustration at online misinformation, stating: "Morgan is very talented. We were in Paris shooting the documentary that you guys probably heard about online."
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Richards continued, "There's just so many things out there online. I'm like, why do people just make things up, invent things about the trip? They see that there's a camera there, and they completely ignore that there's a camera there."
Addressing speculation on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" in October 2023, the mother of four emphasized their close friendship and spoke on rumors of Wade's tattoos.
"When I see these things [online], I'm like, if she didn't have all those tattoos, people would not say that," she clarified. "I'm with my friends all the time. They don't pay attention [to that]."
Kyle Richards Says Her Relationship With Morgan Wade Is 'Very Different'
In a December episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Richards provided fans with insights into her distinct friendship with Wade.
As she prepared for Sutton Stracke's boutique anniversary, Richards FaceTimed the country singer, sparking playful banter about her outfit choices. Wade teased Richards about her attire, leading to a lighthearted exchange.
In a later confessional, Richards emphasized the unique dynamics of her relationship with Wade, stating, "My relationship with Morgan is very different from my relationship with my other friends. She's constantly teasing me, I know when Morgan and I hang out, I'm going to be roasted."