Lisa Vanderpump Expresses Empathy for RHOBH Co-star Kyle Richards Amid Marital Issues with Mauricio Umansky
Despite ongoing tension, Vanderpump expresses sympathy for Richards' marital problems amidst rumors of her husband's alleged romance with his Dancing With the Stars partner.
- Despite a strained relationship, Lisa Vanderpump expressed empathy for her Real Housewives of Beverly HillsKyle Richards as she goes through marital problems with her husband Mauricio Umansky, following 27 years of marriage.
- Richards’ marriage issues began amid rumors of Mauricio Umansky being involved with his Dancing with the Stars partner, Emma Slater, which have been fervently denied by Mauricio.
- Their almost decade-long friendship unraveled in 2018 due to a controversy involving a puppy Kylie adopted from Vanderpump's dog rescue center, Vanderpump Dogs, that ended up in a kill shelter. The issue escalated when Teddi Mellencamp accused Lisa of using the situation as a plotline for their reality show.
- The tension further escalated, leading to Lisa's husband, Ken Todd, kicking Kyle out of their house, causing Lisa to cease communication with her former friend, and eventually exiting the Bravo series during season 9.
- Despite the ongoing conflict, Vanderpump holds empathy for Richards and hopes that Richards and Umansky can navigate their relationship issues and find a resolution, emphasizing the difficulties of maintaining a marriage.