Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky push each other’s buttons amid separation

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have been reported to be experiencing tension amid their separation. Despite spending the Christmas and New Year’s holidays as a family with their children in Aspen, Colorado, their relationship seems to have grown contentious.

According to an insider, things turned sour between Kyle, aged 54, and Mauricio, aged 53, especially after Mauricio enjoyed outings with prominent figures such as influencer Alexandria Wolfe, YouTuber Lele Pons, and singer Anitta. The insider revealed, “Kyle and Mauricio are allowing each other to do what they want, provided they don’t do anything embarrassing. Mauricio has clearly touched a nerve.”

Kyle Richards Opens Up About the Challenges Post-Split

In an interview with Us Weekly, Kyle expressed her struggle with the new situation, stating, “I feel happy, but I’m also still struggling because it’s all new to me. I’ve been married my whole life.” Despite their separation, Kyle and Mauricio continue to live in the same house and spent the holidays together. She further added, “We love each other. We go to therapy. We both want to see each other happy. I don’t know what the future looks like. That’s the hardest part because the unknown is scary.”

Kyle’s Outing with Morgan Wade Sparks a Buzz

Amidst the separation, Kyle has been seen spending time with country singer Morgan Wade. The two were recently spotted in matching cowboy hats and jeans during a lunch date in Los Angeles with Kathy Hilton. This outing came just days after Kyle admitted to her castmates Dorit Kemsley and Crystal Kung-Minkoff that she wouldn’t rule out a future romance with another woman.

As the separation unfolds, Kyle and Mauricio are navigating their new circumstances while the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13 continues to captivate fans every Wednesday at 8/7c on Bravo.