Kyle Richards spent most of season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills tiptoeing around Mauricio Umansky and his less-than-stellar behavior. Kyle’s demeanor seemed so meek that even her co-stars felt the need to call her out for excusing Umansky. That didn’t change at the recent reunion, but Richards was finally forced to confront rumors that Mauricio Umansky cheated on her during their 27-year-long marriage. She still offered a non-committal answer, though.

Rumors swirled for years that Mauricio Umansky cheated on Kyle Richards

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky split in 2023 after 27 years as husband and wife. While the couple tried to present a united front on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, there have been longstanding rumors about Umansky. Namely, allegations of infidelity have been an ongoing issue.

In 2024, Lisa Vanderpump appeared on Call Her Daddy and basically called out Mauricio Umansky for cheating on Kyle Richards while she was on the show. While Vanderpump didn’t name any names, she left enough clues to make it clear that she was referring to Richards and Umansky.

Andy Cohen finally confronted Kyle Richards

Rumors that Mauricio Umansky cheated on Kyle Richards throughout their marriage are nothing new. Followers have speculated about it, and co-stars have let things slip, too. Richards, herself, has been accused of fanning the flames of speculation before she decided to do an about-face and act shocked by the allegations. Andy Cohen called her out on exactly that during the show’s most recent reunion special.

In part 3 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 reunion, Andy Cohen broached the topic of Umansky’s rumored infidelity. He called out Richards for acting shocked when Sutton Stracke brought up the longstanding rumors. Cohen noted that Richards had alluded to cheating after announcing her separation, although she never came right out and said her husband was a cheater.

If you look back, Richards made it pretty clear she questioned Umansky’s fidelity. So, why has she changed her position so suddenly? Richards told Cohen that she had no interest in speaking badly about Mauricio. She noted that they share children and that some things aren’t “up for grabs.” Richards defended herself further, insisting she doesn’t allow anyone to talk badly about her husband despite their relationship status.

In recent months, Richards’ defense of Umansky has rubbed some viewers the wrong way. Fans aren’t the only ones who have raised concerns. Her co-stars seem worried she’s allowing her husband to walk all over her. Richards and Umansky have not yet filed for divorce. Their motivation for remaining legally married remains a mystery.