Kyle Richards is pictured with one of her four daughters in the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ audience on September 26, 2023.Photo:ABC
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AsMauricio Umanskymade hisDancing with the Starsdebut on Tuesday, his wifeKyle Richardswas there to show their support despite their recent separation.
Before hitting the dance floor with his partnerEmma Slater, Umanksy addressed the recent hardships the pair have faced in his opening package.
“I am married to Kyle Richards,” he began. “We’ve been going through a rough year, and I’m really hopeful thatDancing with the Starsis going to get my mind off of it and have some fun.”
Kyle Richards is pictured with one of her four daughters in the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ audience on September 26, 2023.ABC
After the dance, co-hostJulianne Houghasked Umansky about his family’s reaction to his jive. “Your family, how are they reacting to this right now?” she asked.
“Oh, I think they love it. Did you guys like it down there?” he said, as applause sounded.
Umanksy and Slater earned a score of 15/30.
(L-R) Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater are pictured on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.ABC
PEOPLEbroke the news of Umansky and Richards' separationin July. The pair — who share daughters Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15 as well asFarrah Brittany, 34, from Richards' previous marriage — havebeen together for 27 years.
A source told PEOPLE that Umanksy and Richards are “still living under the same roof” but “remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.”
“The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously,” they continued. “There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part. Although we are in the public eye, we ask to be able to work through our issues privately. While it may be entertaining to speculate, please do not create false stories to fit a further salacious narrative. Thank you for the love and support, Kyle & Mauricio.”
Umansky later toldEntertainment Tonightthatthey’re both “hanging in there.”
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source: people.com
