Kyle Richards has made it clear she and Mauricio Umansky are keeping their separation amicable — but that doesn’t mean she’s thrilled about how publicly her estranged husband is diving into single life. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star opened up during the season 15 premiere and the After Show, revealing how she really feels about Mauricio’s highly photographed outings with other women.
And yes, Kyle is still trying to be the cool ex. But the paparazzi? Not helping.
Kyle Richards Reacts to Mauricio’s PDA Photos: ‘I Wish He’d Be More Discreet’
During the season 15 premiere, Kyle addressed the elephant in the room: Mauricio has been out and about — very visibly — with other women.
“The first time I saw a photo of Mau, it was shocking; I was taken aback,” Kyle admitted. “But I’m a little desensitized now, unfortunately. Of course, he’s allowed to do what he wants… I just wish that he would be a little more discreet.”
Kyle went on to explain that seeing her partner of 27 years photographed with someone else felt surreal.
“It feels strange to see the person that I was married to for so long with another woman, you know, in photos,” she shared on the After Show.
Her coping mechanism? Mentally separating present-day Mauricio from the man she built a life with.
“In my mind, I’m like, I don’t even know that person. That’s a different Mau,” she said.
Kyle even compared her unease to Dorit Kemsley’s reaction when photos emerged of Paul “PK” Kemsley kissing another woman. “Who is this person that they’re with?” Kyle asked.
As for Kyle’s own dating life, she told the cast she is single — and despite not “leaving the house much,” she insists she’s genuinely happy on her own.
Kyle’s daughters have also noticed Mauricio’s dating habits. Sophia recalled texting him after photos at a valet went viral:
“‘You’re doing the absolute most. You can tone it down.’ And he’s like, ‘I thought we were private.’ At the valet?”
Portia, meanwhile, handled things in true Gen Z fashion: “I’ll say to my friends, ‘My dad’s being a hoe.’”
Even Mauricio confirmed his daughters have opinions. In a new People interview, he said they’ve offered him advice:
“‘Dad, we want you to be happy… but be age-appropriate.’ They don’t want me photographed on a first date.”
Despite the messiness, he said they value honesty:
“I have such an open relationship with them. We’re super straight-up.”
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