Kyle Richards Reacts to Ex Mauricio Replacing Her Photo with HisDancing with the StarsPartner Emma Slater

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Kyle Richards; Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Photo:Ivan Apfel/Bravo via Getty; Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty

Ivan Apfel/Bravo via Getty; Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty

Kyle Richardsis weighing in on exMauricio Umansky’s actions.On the Nov. 26 episode ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show, the reality star, 55, offered new details about her relationship with her estranged husband, 54, after her costarSutton Strackerevealed that he had replaced her photo with one featuring his formerDancing with the Starspartner,Emma Slater, on this week’s episode ofRHOBH.“Didn’t love that,” Kyle admitted. “I understand to a certain degree because — no, I only understand part of this, hold on — because that’s his desk, and right in front of his face is an 8x10 of him kissing my cheek, staring at him all day. So I can understand him not wanting to stare at that if it hurt him or, you know, was difficult for him and putting that away."(L) Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.Jesse Grant/GettyAs much as she empathized with Mauricio, the Bravolebrity asked, “But did you need to put up the photo on the shelf? … It was a really dumb thing to do, honestly.“When asked if the couple had addressed the elephant in the room, she confessed that “I still haven’t” but noted that the picture was no longer there.During last night’s episode ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Sutton shockedKathy HiltonandErika Jaynewhen she revealed that Kyle told her Mauricio had replaced the photo of them with one with Emma.“I mean, at that point for me, I’m like, ‘Bye! Bye, Mauricio!’ but I don’t think Kyle did that,” Sutton told cameras. “I think she just kind of was hurt and still hopeful. Hurt and hopeful."(L) Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Christopher Willard/ABCIn July 2023, a source close to the couple told PEOPLE that Kyle and Mauricio had separated. Shortly after the news of their spilt went public, Mauricio was cast on season 32 ofDancing with the Starsand was paired with Emma, who split from her husbandSasha Farberin 2022.Over the course of their season, theBuying Beverly Hillsstar and the pro dancer were spotted cozying up on few occasions. In October 2023, the two were photographed holding hands while smiling and laughing before going to dinner together in Beverly Hills.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.During a subsequent appearance onWatch What Happens Live,Andy Cohenasked Kyle if she thought something was going on between the two.“That was very hard to see. Yeah that was, I mean, yes, that hurt my feelings,” Kyle admitted. “I love him very much and we are amicable but that really did hurt me.““The things is this: I don’t know if anything’s happened yet but obviously there’s something there,” she added.Emma and Mauricioshut the dating rumors downin October 2023, with the real estate agent stating they were “not dating.” The pair have kept in touch as friends.

Kyle Richardsis weighing in on exMauricio Umansky’s actions.

On the Nov. 26 episode ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show, the reality star, 55, offered new details about her relationship with her estranged husband, 54, after her costarSutton Strackerevealed that he had replaced her photo with one featuring his formerDancing with the Starspartner,Emma Slater, on this week’s episode ofRHOBH.

“Didn’t love that,” Kyle admitted. “I understand to a certain degree because — no, I only understand part of this, hold on — because that’s his desk, and right in front of his face is an 8x10 of him kissing my cheek, staring at him all day. So I can understand him not wanting to stare at that if it hurt him or, you know, was difficult for him and putting that away.”

(L) Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.Jesse Grant/Getty

Jesse Grant/Getty

As much as she empathized with Mauricio, the Bravolebrity asked, “But did you need to put up the photo on the shelf? … It was a really dumb thing to do, honestly.”

When asked if the couple had addressed the elephant in the room, she confessed that “I still haven’t” but noted that the picture was no longer there.

During last night’s episode ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Sutton shockedKathy HiltonandErika Jaynewhen she revealed that Kyle told her Mauricio had replaced the photo of them with one with Emma.

“I mean, at that point for me, I’m like, ‘Bye! Bye, Mauricio!’ but I don’t think Kyle did that,” Sutton told cameras. “I think she just kind of was hurt and still hopeful. Hurt and hopeful.”

(L) Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Christopher Willard/ABC

Christopher Willard/ABC

In July 2023, a source close to the couple told PEOPLE that Kyle and Mauricio had separated. Shortly after the news of their spilt went public, Mauricio was cast on season 32 ofDancing with the Starsand was paired with Emma, who split from her husbandSasha Farberin 2022.

Over the course of their season, theBuying Beverly Hillsstar and the pro dancer were spotted cozying up on few occasions. In October 2023, the two were photographed holding hands while smiling and laughing before going to dinner together in Beverly Hills.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

During a subsequent appearance onWatch What Happens Live,Andy Cohenasked Kyle if she thought something was going on between the two.

“That was very hard to see. Yeah that was, I mean, yes, that hurt my feelings,” Kyle admitted. “I love him very much and we are amicable but that really did hurt me.”

“The things is this: I don’t know if anything’s happened yet but obviously there’s something there,” she added.

Emma and Mauricioshut the dating rumors downin October 2023, with the real estate agent stating they were “not dating.” The pair have kept in touch as friends.

source: people.com