Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans get ready for some serious drama! Things between Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky just took another turn and this time it involves Instagram bios and some pretty telling photos. It looks like the separation is getting even messier and we are here to break down all the juicy details.
"Why Would I?" Kyle Richards Ditches "Wife" in Instagram Bio After Mauricio's Mykonos Kiss Goes Public
On the latest episode of RHOBH Kyle Richards had a moment that has everyone talking. While chatting with her sister Kathy Hilton Kyle revealed she was still "a little bit shocked and still processing" those pictures of Mauricio kissing another woman at the Mykonos airport. You know the ones that went totally viral a while back.
Kyle admitted she knew Mauricio was dating other people since they separated. But seeing those pictures online for everyone to see? That felt different. She told Kathy it was like she expected to maybe see him with someone new out in public eventually but not blasted all over the internet like that. It's a whole other level of public for a private matter. Kyle was wondering if things were about to shift in their relationship.
She even confessed to the cameras that she was questioning everything. Would Mauricio be less nice now? Would his new relationship change how they interact? All these thoughts were racing through her head. Then came the big move. Right there in the scene Kyle grabbed her phone and BAM removed "wife" from her Instagram bio. Talk about a statement!
Kyle explained that in the past taking "wife" off her bio felt like a huge deal. But seeing those kissing photos? That changed everything. It was like a switch flipped and she knew it was time for that change.
Kathy Hilton Weighs In: "Embarrassing" Photos and a Sister's Support (with a Dose of Reality)
Kathy Hilton being the supportive sister she is was right there with Kyle during all this. At the doctor's office getting mammograms Kathy and Kyle continued to unpack the drama. Kathy understood why Kyle was concerned for Mauricio imagining he must be "freaking out" knowing the photos were out there and that his family had seen them.
But Kathy also gave Kyle a dose of reality. When Kyle wondered why Mauricio hadn't texted her about the photos Kathy snapped her sister out of it reminding her that Mauricio is a "single grown man." Sometimes silence speaks volumes right? Kathy even added "When people are quiet that tells you a lot." Ouch that's some sisterly truth right there.
Kathy also didn't hold back on her feelings about the whole situation. She called the rumors about Mauricio and now these photos "embarrassing" and "humiliating". She even pointed out that while rumors of Mauricio cheating have been around for years there has never been actual photo proof until now. Looks like Kathy is firmly Team Kyle in all this.
Moving On or Moving On-line? Kyle's Bio Change as a Public Declaration
Kyle removing "wife" from her Instagram bio is more than just a social media tweak. It's a pretty public way to signal a shift. During the RHOBH After Show Kyle herself said that changing her bio meant she was officially "moving on" from Mauricio. She knew it would get people talking and that was kind of the point.
Kyle explained "I knew that in me doing that people would talk about it because everything is being looked at through a magnifying glass. So I thought well this is not just a little step — I know people are going to talk about it so it’s actually a bigger step because it’s also letting people know I am also moving on.” It's like she is taking control of the narrative and making it clear that things have changed.
So what does her bio say now? It is all about her various roles: "Mom actor author producer animal lover a RHOBH CAA." "Wife" is definitely out and "moving on" seems to be the message loud and clear. Even before this bio change Kyle had already removed Mauricio's last name from her social media showing this has been a process.
What's Next for Kyle and Mauricio? Separated But Still in the Spotlight
Even though Kyle and Mauricio confirmed their separation way back in July 2023 they still haven't actually filed for divorce. Things are clearly still unfolding and playing out very publicly on RHOBH.
Mauricio has been seen with other women since the separation including model Klaudia in Aspen. Kyle meanwhile has been linked to country singer Morgan Wade though she denies anything romantic saying they are just friends. Regardless both Kyle and Mauricio are navigating this new chapter under a pretty intense spotlight. And with Instagram bios and Mykonos kisses making headlines it looks like the drama is far from over. Stay tuned Housewives fans it's bound to be a bumpy ride.
Key Moments in Kyle & Mauricio Separation Timeline (So Far):
- July 2023: Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky announce their separation after 27 years of marriage.
- July 2024: Photos emerge of Mauricio kissing another woman in Mykonos airport.
- Recent RHOBH Episode: Kyle reacts to the photos and removes "wife" from her Instagram bio.
- Kathy Hilton's Support: Kathy provides support to Kyle while also offering some blunt sisterly advice.
- Public Scrutiny: The separation and related events continue to be a major storyline on RHOBH and in celebrity news.
- No Divorce Filing Yet: Despite the separation and public events Kyle and Mauricio have not yet officially filed for divorce.