Since the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiered in 2010, Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards have been the stand-out couple who showed that love could thrive even in the 90210 zip code. Mo was the kind of husband who didn’t get the ick when his wife would do the splits in the middle of a party, often happy to let his wife have the limelight. Both worked well together, raising their four daughters under one roof.
Even though Kyle and Mauricio had busy schedules, they often made time for one another and seemed to have a good sense of communication between themselves. Their bond was unbreakable, so imagine the surprise fans had when they heard the couple had separated. But it turns out the drama just may have been a ploy for higher ratings and a juicy storyline.
Kyle Needed an Eye-Catching Headline
After 13 years on the popular Bravo franchise, Kyle was getting to be a one-trick pony. Without sisters Kathy Hilton and Kim Richards, Kyle’s story was a bit blah. So, it isn’t too farfetched to believe that the recent drama about divorce was all manufactured for the cameras. A source via Life & Style shared, “If you know Kyle, you know that she just wanted a juicy storyline to save her spot on the Bravo series. She knows what she’s doing.”
Kyle and Mauricio Have Admitted to a Rough Year
Even though their divorce may be a ruse, the couple has admitted to having one hell of a year when it came to their marriage. In a joint statement, both Kyle and Mo very publicly opened up about their hardships, writing, “In regards to the news that came out about us today…any claims regarding divorcing are untrue. However, yes, we have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously.”
Kyle continued, “There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part. Although we are in the public eye, we ask to be able to work through our issues privately. While it may be entertaining to speculate, please do not create false stories to fit a further salacious narrative.”
This statement would have viewers feeling as if the rumors are not valid. Both presented a united front, showing they still cared about one another. A couple wouldn’t just let their daughters see rumors and not clarify them. So, the statement feels genuine on both their parts. Also, the night the statement came out, both were spotted together in Aspen on a family trip.
Kyle and Mo’s Possible Flings
On the other hand, both Kyle and Mo have been spotted flirting with other women—yes, I said women. Kyle was rumored to have had a fling with country singer Morgan Wade. Both seemed to get matching rings and tattoos, which made Bravo fans feel like it was a lightning bolt necklace thing all over again. Just last week, Kyle and Morgan were spotted walking the beach together in Malibu.
Mauricio was spotted with his Dancing With the Stars partner, Emma Slater, kissing at a bar, via Radar Online. According to the outlet, Emma was also seen leaning close to Mauricio and wrapping her arms around him. It feels like they may be more than dancing partners. Emma is newly single after filing for divorce from Sasha Farber. Even if it is a ploy, being seen with other possible lovers seems like an extreme move in hopes of being given a good storyline on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Final Verdict
Personally, I do think the rumors are a ploy to keep Kyle holding a diamond. Though probably not needed, the Bravo paycheck is still helpful to the couple who live a luxurious life. It also could be that Kyle’s hubris has forced the couple to formulate a diabolical plan since she was an OG of the series. It would be embarrassing to be let go this far into the show.
I’ll never understand the lure of being famous on reality TV since it seems like more trouble than it is really worth. As viewers saw in the trailer, Kyle and Mo’s marriage troubles do seem like an integral part of the upcoming season, but only time will tell if they were faking their heartache after all.
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