Okay Real Housewives fans grab your tissues because things just got seriously emotional between Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky on the latest episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Remember those pics of Mauricio kissing another woman in Mykonos that went viral? Yeah well Kyle and Mau finally had that talk and it was… a lot.
Mykonos Kiss Fallout: Kyle Confronts Mauricio About Those Airport Photos and Emotions Run High
On the latest RHOBH episode Kyle and Mauricio sat down for a one-on-one to hash things out about the infamous kissing pictures. Kyle admitted it made their already complicated separation even messier. She told cameras she was confused about their status after seeing Mauricio with someone else.
After some polite chit-chat where Mauricio talked about his month-long European trip filled with spas and "spiritual healing" (and only "partying five nights" apparently which Kyle found hard to believe based on Faye Resnick's previous comments) the tension was thick. Kyle even said it felt "very awkward" and that Mauricio seemed to be "distracting himself" from talking to her.
Then finally Mauricio brought up the photos himself. He apologized saying he "would never want to do anything on purpose that would hurt" Kyle or their kids and that he was "really sorry for hurting" her. Kyle accepted his apology saying she didn't think he knew the cameras were there but she did wonder about the other woman's awareness.
Kyle confessed to cameras that seeing the photos was a "hammer on the head" moment. It made her realize "Hello Kyle! He’s moved on! It’s okay. You’re both entitled to live your lives!" Tears started flowing Kyle grabbed a tissue and Mauricio hugged her. It was a truly raw and sad moment for the longtime couple.
In a confessional Kyle got deep asking "How did we get here if we care about each other so much? How did we allow this to happen?" She added that "Everything we built this is like the rug really being ripped out from under your feet I did not expect my life to go in this direction." She admitted the photos made it feel "pretty clear that this is permanent and I don't think it's going to be easy to come back from that."
"Permanent" Split? Kyle Realizes There's No Going Back After Seeing Mauricio Move On
For Kyle seeing those Mykonos pictures was a turning point. Before that she seemed to be in a bit of denial about the separation. She told Bozoma Saint John on the show that she "wasn't ready to leave" and "didn't even know if that's what I wanted to do" when Mauricio first moved out. She even admitted part of her would have been okay with a non-traditional setup where they lived in the same house but separately - which she now realizes is "not realistic."
But Mauricio moving out and then those photos really brought home the reality of the situation. Kyle realized that Mauricio was truly moving on and she needed to accept it too. As she said the photos gave her "permission to move forward with what I need to do."
Bozoma Saint John who is new to RHOBH also shared her own emotional story with Kyle relating to the pain of seeing a former partner move on even after a split. Bozoma recounted seeing another woman with her late husband which helped Kyle feel understood in her pain.
Sisterly Support: Kathy Hilton "Heartbroken" But "Supportive" of Kyle's Separation
Kyle's sister Kathy Hilton also weighed in on the separation. Kathy revealed on the RHOBH After Show that she "still care[s] about" Mauricio. She emphasized that he is the father of her nieces and step-father to Farrah. Kathy also noted that Kyle and Mauricio "were a great couple" during their marriage.
Kathy shared that she even called Mauricio on their wedding anniversary to "check on him" showing her continued concern for him. She said she "felt bad for him" after the separation and "could see in his face that he was sad and confused" believing it was "just as tough on him."
Kyle mentioned that Kathy has been "very supportive" of her but also "oddly emotional about it" even "broken down crying" to Kyle multiple times. While Kathy "wants to see [Kyle] happy and move on" she is also "a little heartbroken that it came to this." It's clear the split is impacting the whole family deeply not just Kyle and Mauricio.
Still Friends? Kyle and Mauricio Navigate Co-Existing After Separation But Divorce Still On Hold
Despite the emotional turmoil Kyle and Mauricio seem to be trying to maintain a friendly relationship. Kyle told Access Hollywood back in November 2024 that they "are very good friends" and "love each other" and are still "family" supporting each other and wanting the best for one another. She said Mauricio still comes over for dinner and they ask each other for advice.
Interestingly Kyle also mentioned they haven't actually filed for divorce yet because "it just hasn’t felt like any pressing reason to." They are still "figuring things out" and navigating this new phase of their relationship even though those Mykonos photos seem to have shifted things towards a more permanent separation in Kyle's eyes.
Key Moments from Kyle & Mauricio's Emotional RHOBH Conversation:
- Kyle admits the Mykonos kissing photos complicated their separation and made her question their relationship status.
- Mauricio apologizes for the photos saying he never meant to hurt Kyle or their kids.
- Kyle expresses skepticism about the other woman's intentions but acknowledges Mauricio likely didn't know he was being photographed.
- Kyle tears up realizing the photos signify Mauricio moving on and their split being "permanent."
- Kathy Hilton has been "very supportive" of Kyle but is also "heartbroken" about the separation and checks in on Mauricio too.
- Kyle and Mauricio are still friends and haven't filed for divorce yet but the future remains uncertain.