'Act like a married man': Internet slams Mauricio Umansky's claims of being just 'good friends' with 'DWTS' partner Emma Slater

Mauricio Umansky was seen holding hands with 'DWTS' partner Emma Slater
PUBLISHED OCT 27, 2023
‘DWTS’ partners Emma Slater and Mauricio Umansky break silence on romance rumors (Instagram/@mumansky18)
‘DWTS’ partners Emma Slater and Mauricio Umansky break silence on romance rumors (Instagram/@mumansky18)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 'Dancing With The Stars' partners Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater have become the talk of the town lately. The two of them have sparked romance rumors after a recent outing in Beverly Hills. 

Then, Kyle who is Mauricio's estranged wife felt hurt by their public actions. A few hours before, the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum was asked about their rumored romance during an appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.'

The reality TV star said, “That was very hard to see. Yeah that was, I mean, yes, that hurt my feelings. I love him very much, and we are amicable, but that really did hurt me.”

She added, “I mean, holding hands like that. I mean, Andy… I really don’t — why are you doing this to me? I just don’t think you hold hands like that [if you’re friends].”

Umansky has now finally broken his silence on the romance rumors swirling in the air.

On October 26, 2023, Umanksy took to his Instagram Story and said, “For full clarity we are not dating. We’ve been dancing together now for six weeks, four hours a day every single day.”

He further added,  “We’re really good friends," meanwhile Slater stated that the ABC dance show can be “intense” and they’ve grown a “very special bond” because of that.

However, the internet is not ready to buy the claims made by Umansky. Many social media users shared their views on his rumored romance with Slater.

A user wrote, "Her eyes say it all when he says 'we are just friends' "

"I hold hands with and kiss my male friends all the time. Oh wait that’s my husband I do that with," a second user said.

A third user chimed in, "Tell your children and WIFE not SOCIAL MEDIA… they’re your family …not a silly show & mid-life crisis with 15 mins of fame."

Followed by a user who penned, "Ps is Kyle acting married right now… nope. Pot calling the kettle black. Deflection at its finest…."

Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater break silence on dating rumors (Instagram/@mumansky18)
Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater break silence on dating rumors (Instagram/@mumansky18)

Emma Slater and Mauricio Umansky were snapped holding hands

Slater and Umansky were recently snapped holding hands while out and about on a romantic dinner date in Beverly Hills.

In the images of the pair that have surfaced online, the pro dancer and the luxury real estate agent dined at Matsuhisa before heading to an outdoor bar.

The pair even shared a few kisses, as per Page Six. She had her arm wrapped around his waist.

Their outing reportedly went on for 3 hours.

Emma Slater and Mauricio Umansky were snapped while holding hands in Beverly Hills (Instagram/mumansky18)
Emma Slater and Mauricio Umansky were snapped while holding hands in Beverly Hills (Instagram/@mumansky18)

Kyle Richards initiated her separation with Mauricio Umansky

Kyle is the one who initiated her separation from her husband of 27 years, Mauricio Umansky.

During her latest appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen', Richards mentioned that she came up with the idea of separation.

The TV personality said, “It originated from me. I’ll say."

The news of their split saw the light of day in July 2023.

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky parted ways after 27 years of marriage (Instagram/@kylerichards18)
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky parted ways after 27 years of marriage (Instagram/@kylerichards18)

How many children does Mauricio Umansky have?

The former couple shares three children together. Throughout the course of their marriage, Richards and Umansky welcomed three daughters together: Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15.

Along with this, Richards is also a mom to her daughter Farrah Brittany, 34, whom she shares with her first husband, Guraish Aldjufrie.

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky share 3 daughters (Instagram/@mumansky18)
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky share three daughters (Instagram/@mumansky18)
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