Kandi Burruss Admits She Looks At Husband Todd Tucker ‘Differently’ As Divorce Turns Ugly

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss is speaking out about her relationship with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Todd Tucker, during a recent livestream.

Kandi Burruss, who rose to fame as part of the girl group Xscape and as a songwriter for some of the industry's biggest artists, revealed in November 2025 that she and her husband were separating after 11 years together.

In a clip from a recent livestream, Burruss took a moment to answer fan questions, including one about whether she could see herself having a friendship with Tucker once their divorce is finalized.

While the "Real Housewives" star explained that she sees herself befriending Tucker after their legal proceedings, she's not the biggest fan of his right now.

"I hope. I hope we get to be friends," she said. "That would be my goal." She continued, "But you know when you're going through the divorce, people get on your nerves, and you really start looking at them differently."

Burruss finished by sharing that she hopes she and Tucker can make it through their divorce "unscathed."

Burruss opened up about her decision to walk away from her 11-year marriage shortly after BravoCon 2025. During an interview—covered by The Blast—Burruss revealed she had reached the decision after much reflection. "I’m stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth. I’m grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the years, and I ask for privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family," she said.

Her announcement came as a surprise to Bravo fans, however, considering she gave Tucker a special shoutout during her acceptance speech for the ceremony's "Wifetime Achievement Award."

"To Todd, thank you for surviving the blogs, the shade, the rumors, the lies, the truth, the almost fights, the actual fights, the reunions," she said. "You earned this award, too."

According to The Blast, Burruss and Tucker have been hashing the specifics of their divorce out in court, with Tucker requesting primary custody of their two minor children and that their prenuptial agreement be disregarded. Burruss, on the other hand, has requested that the court keep their prenup in place and also encouraged them to watch previous episodes of "RHOA," which showcase Tucker signing the legal document of his own free will.

In an Instagram post, Burruss got emotional about the state of her marriage, sharing that she had been putting on a brave face for so long while dealing with much stress behind the scenes. "This is what I look like when I'm going through something. I show up for my family, I show up for my friends, I show up to handle my business, [and] I show up with a smile all while on the inside I'm emotionally broken," she captioned the montage of photos and videos of her smiling with friends and family. "I am the poster child for the saying, 'check on your strong friend because you never know what they are going through.'"

One distraction helping Burruss keep her mind off the state of her relationship is her new gig in the Broadway musical "& Juliet." According to Burruss, who first hit the Broadway stage as Mama Morton in "Chicago," her return to New York is "f-cking perfect," adding that focusing on music and performing brings her peace and joy. "This show is so much fun that no matter what's happening, it just takes you out of that space," she said.

In the musical, which is powered by music from the famed producer Max Martin, Burruss sings a Pink song he helped create, "F-ckin Perfect." Burruss explained that the song, which has the lyrics, "Please don't ever feel like you're less than perfect," has been the ideal anthem for her at this moment in her life.

"I'm always in my head, doubting myself — even though I guess it may look to other people like I never have doubts. But people just see the shiny part of the coin, right?" she said. "You don't see the other side where it's kind of dull. It's kind of like, 'Oh my God, I don't know if this is what I'm supposed to be doing?' So I'm really hearing those words now."

Despite their divorce, Burruss and Tucker are doing what they can to keep things as normal as possible for their family, including spending the recent holiday season together. According to The Blast, Burruss revealed her plans to spend Christmas with Tucker in New York, saying they were doing it "for our kids."

In another post, Tucker revealed he also rang in the new year with his soon-to-be ex-wife, vowing to have a positive 2026. "Create and enjoy moments w/ family. The Tuckers," he captioned his post. Meanwhile, Burruss shared her own New Year's post, explaining that she, too, wanted to be surrounded by good vibes in the year ahead. "Positive vibes, transformation, & elevation!!! That's what I'm on for 2026," she said.