In a surprising turn of events, Kandi Burruss, a prominent figure from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” has announced her separation from her husband of 11 years, Todd Tucker.

The 49-year-old reality star disclosed her decision to file for divorce on Friday, describing the experience as both “difficult and emotional.” In an exclusive statement to People, Burruss explained, “After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce.”

Despite the challenges, Burruss emphasized her commitment to maintaining peace, being a devoted mother, and co-parenting with love and respect. “This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect,” she stated.

Fresh from a recent weight loss journey, Burruss expressed optimism about the future, stating she is “stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth.”

The star — who recently underwent a weight loss transformation — added that she is ‘stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth.’

Burruss, who shares two kids with Tucker, added that she is grateful to those who supported them over the years and asked for ‘privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family.’ 

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss, 49, revealed she has split from husband Todd Tucker, 52, after 11 years together; Seen in 2022

The pair share two children together: son Ace, nine, and daughter Blaze, five, whom they welcomed via surrogate. 

Burruss also has daughter Riley, 23, from a previous relationship with ex Russell Spencer, and Tucker has daughter Kaela, 29. 

Burruss and Tucker met in 2011 while filming season four of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

They got engaged in January 2013 and married the following April.

The split announcement comes just days after Burruss thanked Tucker in her acceptance speech, after receiving the Wifetime Achievement Award at The Bravos during BravoCon 2025 in Las Vegas on November 14.

‘To Todd, thank you for surviving the blogs the shade, the rumors, the lies, the truth, the almost fights, the actual fights, the reunions… You earned this award too,’ she said.

The couple have joined forces professionally on numerous ventures, including a soul food restaurant chain in Georgia, a trucking company, and a Bravo series centered on their family and the restaurant business. 

The couple last posted each other to their Instagram accounts on October 8, when they both shared photos from a family day of apple picking with their kids. 

The reality TV star shared that she has made the decision to file for divorce from Tucker on Friday, as she detailed the ‘difficult and emotional time’ they’re going through; Seen in 2022

‘After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce,’ she said in a statement to People; The two seen in 2024

It comes just days after Burruss thanked Tucker in her acceptance speech, after receiving the Wifetime Achievement Award at The Bravos during BravoCon 2025 on November 14

‘To Todd, thank you for surviving the blogs the shade, the rumors, the lies, the truth, the almost fights, the actual fights, the reunions… You earned this award too,’ she said

The pair last posted each other to their Instagram accounts on October 8, when they shared photos from a day of apple picking with their kids: son Ace, nine, and daughter Blaze, five

They were seen smiling together as they posed with their two kids.

‘Field tripping with @acetucker & @blazetucker!’ Burruss wrote in the caption.

Meanwhile Tucker shared similar snaps to his page, writing, ‘I hope these little apples don’t fall far the tree! Had so much fun with @acetucker and @blazetucker at the Apple Patch!’ 

Burruss joined RHOA in 2009 during season two. At the time, she was a single mother to her daughter Riley.

Tucker, meanwhile, worked behind the scenes as a production manager before their relationship turned romantic. 

In March 2022, Burruss marked their eight wedding anniversary with a photo video montage, writing, ‘We’ve got that forever kind of love!’

She added, ‘You were the perfect man for me. I’m a better me with you! ❤️ 8 years down & a lifetime to go!’

Tucker shared similar sentiments on his page, writing, ‘We have a forever kinda of love! I look forward to our future and a life time [sic] of love. Happy anniversary to my amazing wife @kandi I Love you!’ 

Burruss and Tucker met in 2011 while filming season four of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Seen in a still). They got engaged in January 2013 and married the following April

Aside from their two kids, Burruss also has daughter Riley, 23, from a previous relationship and Tucker has daughter Kaela, 29; The pair seen in 2022

Tucker frequently clashed with his mother-in-law, Mama Joyce Jones, on the reality series. Jones claimed he was only after her daughter’s money; Burruss seen with her mom in 2022

Tucker frequently clashed with his mother-in-law, Mama Joyce Jones, on the reality series. Jones claimed he was only after her daughter’s money.

The tension dates back to the early days of their relationship, when Jones labeled him a ‘gold-digging opportunist’ on the Bravo series.

Jones reignited drama at BravoCon 2022 when she was unable to name three nice things about Tucker.

Burruss said the pair ultimately reconciled the following year.

‘That BravoCon last year set it off in my household. They weren’t talking. If she came around, Todd would leave,’ she recalled at BravoCon 2023.

‘It was a whole mess. I guess over the summer, he decided to let it go. They started communicating. She comes over and hangs out with the kids,’ she added.