Bethenny Frankel Chimes in On Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Divorce Rumors

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have been in the center spotlight with the recent divorce rumor sweeping headlines. And now those close to the reality star like Bethenny Frankel are weighing in on the situation.

People Magazine was first to share the headline that reality stars Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards split.

Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards attend The Women's Cancer Research Fund's An Unforgettable Evening 2020 at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 27, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. — BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards attend The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s An Unforgettable Evening 2020 at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 27, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

However, hours after the media frenzy, the couple published a statement online shutting down the rumor.

The Instagram post from Kyle Richards reads, “In regards to the news that came out about us today… Any claims regarding us 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.”

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The post has all comments limited and many were confused at the statement.

The post went on to read, “There was 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.”

That same night the news broke, gossip site Deuxmoi posted a photo of a fan submission showing Kyle and Mauricio having dinner in Aspen, Colorado.

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After Kyle and husband of 27 years Mauricio Umansky addressed the rumors, fans noticed that some personalities close to the couple made some remarks online.

LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 18: Mauricio Umansky (L) and Kyle Richards attend Paramount Network launch party at Sunset Tower on January 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Paramount Network)

Sister Kathy Hilton posted on Instagram Stories, “My mom once told me, ‘Once you are matured, you will realize that silence is more powerful than proving your point, and I felt that.”

The statement came just a few hours after Kyle and Mauricio broke their silence on the speculation that they broke up, but it did not stop there.

Bethenny Frankel, longtime friend of Kyle Richards, stated how she feels in a TikTok video.

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Replying to @Sophie You asked for my opinion… relationships are hard. I think theirs has been a complete success no matter what chapter comes next. #teamkyleandmauricio #rhobh #realhousewives #kylerichards #mauricioumansky #kyleandmauricio #relationships #marriage

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The former Real Housewives of New York star went on to say that the two have had a very remarkable relationship while being together. Frankel even admitted that it is such an accomplishment to be together for as long as they have been regardless of the outcome.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 09: Bethenny Frankel attends the iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2022 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden on December 9, 2022 in New York, New York. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Despite all of the split speculation, Kyle and Mauricio put out a united front while celebrating the Fourth of July together with daughters Alexia and Portia in Aspen.

“Happy Independence Day,” Mauricio captioned snapshots of the group watching a parade. “Hope everyone is having a great day.”