Mauricio Umansky Professes Love for Ex Kyle Richards in Divorce Update
Mauricio Umansky Gets Honest About Kyle Richards, Their Separation & Moving Forward | E! Hot Goss
Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards' bond remains as solid as a diamond.
Over three years after The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars announced they were ending their 27-year marriage, Mauricio proved there's still nothing but love between him and his estranged wife.
"Kyle and I are great friends, that's the bottom line," the 56-year-old—who shares daughters Alexia Umansky, 30, Sophia Umansky, 26, and Portia Umansky, 18, with Kyle in addition to stepdaughter Farrah Brittany, 37—told E!'s Hot Goss hosts Eyal Booker and Lonnie Marts IIV in an exclusive interview. "Obviously we have not filed yet. But to all of these separations that people go through, do it with dignity."
While Mauricio and Kyle's relationship may no longer be romantic, the reality stars will always consider each other family.
"She and I had a relationship for 30 years," Mauricio noted. "She's my best friend, she's the mother of my kids, we loved each other, we love each other."
Of course, Mauricio acknowledged that going through a breakup in the public eye can have a downside—"It's not fun, everybody asking and wondering"—he hopes their cordial uncoupling can help others become friendly exes too.
"If we can teach anybody anything," the real estate mogul explained, "it's how to do it with elegance and dignity and have respect for each other."
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As for continued speculation the former couple might be headed for a reconciliation, Mauricio confirmed he and Kyle are not getting back together—for now, at least.
"We just take it day at a time right now," he told E! before adding with a laugh, "I'm not going to give you any insight that I don't have yet."
The Special Forces: World's Toughest Test contestant does, however, have plenty of insight on what it's like training for season five of Fox's grueling reality competition series.
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And while he admitted Kyle was not happy when he and Alexia signed up for the show, the experience they shared in the jungles of Malaysia was worth more than a shopping spree down Rodeo Drive.
"Alexia wanted to go on her own, let's just be clear with that," Mauricio explained. "She's an absolute badass. I'm so proud of her. To have that moment between father and daughter and to share a moment like this, it's so intense and physically challenging, mentally challenging, uncomfortable. But to be there, it's priceless."
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Mauricio added, "It was the most incredible experience on the planet."
See Mauricio and Alexia's journeys continue when Special Forces airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Fox. And catch new episodes of Hot Goss every Thursday at 11 a.m. PT on E! Online and @eentertainment YouTube!
In the meantime, keep reading for a closer look at Kyle and Mauricio's family photos.
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That's Amore
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky enjoy an Italian family vacation in August 2023 with daughters Farrah, Alexia, Sophia and Portia.
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Yacht Life
The group glams up for a fabulous boat ride in Italy.
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Cowboy Couture
The group attends the June 2023 Aspen wedding of Kyle's niece Whitney White.
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Pajama Party
Ever the festive family, Kyle and her four daughters match on Christmas in red PJs.
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Happy Father's Day
"Happy Father's Day @mumansky18," Kyle wrote in June 2023, "so grateful that our girls have such an incredible Dad."
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Feeling the Love
The reality star added, " Leading them with love and instilling in them to be adventurous and live life to the fullest. Always there for them and not knowing how to say "no" They would definitely agree you get the best Dad award."
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Like Father, Like Daughter
Kyle shared a throback pic of Portia and Mauricio flashes adorable smiles.
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National Daughters Day
"Luckiest Mom on earth #nationaldaughtersday," Kyle wrote in September 2023. "Love my girls."
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Famous Family
The brood poses with other notable members of their extended family, including the Hiltons and Kim Richards' daughters.
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Sin City Getaway
The brood lives it up in Las Vegas.
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Happy Holidays
"Merry Christmas to you and yours," the reality star shared in December 2022.
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Glam Guy
Mauricio enjoys a spa treatment from his youngest.
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Capitol Cuties
The fam tours some Washington, D.C. monuments.
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