Kyle Richards spotted with Morgan Wade as 'RHOBH' producers give Bravo star 'ultimatum' to confirm relationship
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: On Sunday, May 26, Kyle Richards was spotted in Beverly Hills alongside her rumored girlfriend, Morgan Wade. This revelation comes after a source informed DailyMail.com that Bravo has given Kyle an ultimatum; to continue 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', she must be more transparent about her relationship with Morgan.
"The producers feel that Kyle has said all she can say about her split from Mauricio [Umansky] and now it is time to tell the truth about her dating Morgan," the insider told the outlet.
"Kyle has beat around the bush a ton on Morgan, and it is getting old. It is time for her to finally admit that it is more than a friendship."
The iconic star of 'RHOBH', who recently announced her comeback to the Bravo series, appeared upbeat as she spent her afternoon outing with the 28-year-old country music artist. The 'Halloween' actress looked effortlessly stylish, accessorizing her ensemble with designer shades and a leather purse.
She was sporting a stunning snakeskin jacket paired with a plunging taupe shirt. The duo, who had previously denied being together, flashed their megawatt smiles while posing in high-top shoes and faded jeans.
Kyle has been a mainstay on the popular Bravo show since its inception in 2010, making her the longest-serving cast member. The insider information was released after Kyle refuted reports that she was having a falling out with the country music icon.
"She's great. She's good, and we're good," she said on May 14 when she appeared on the podcast 'The Bitch Bible'. "And she's on tour right now and just on the road and busy busy. I'm here in LA," she continued.
'RHOBH's Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade deny dating rumors
Since July 2023, when the reality star announced her split from Mauricio, Kyle and Morgan have been romantically linked. The dating rumors reached new heights when Kyle starred alongside Morgan in her music video for the song 'Fall In Love With Me' that August.
The video showed the two ladies yearning for one another, which culminated in an intense kiss. However, the artist had previously stated that she and Kyle had only intended the video as a way to "troll the trolls."
'RHOBH's Kyle Richards slams accusations of using split to stay 'relevant'
Kyle firmly rejected the idea that her recent breakup was a calculated move to stay "relevant" or to keep viewers interested in her long-standing involvement with 'RHOBH', a show she has been a part of since its inception in 2010.
During an interview on Bravo's 'Hot Mic' podcast, Kyle asked host and 'RHOBH' producer Alex Baskin, "What human being would create a story like this... who would do that for ratings? Put their family through this. That is one of the dumbest things I've maybe ever heard in these 13 years."
"I'm going to pretend that I'm separated and torture my children so that people tune in?" Kyle added in the podcast. "I mean, it's just the dumbest thing I've ever heard. And when people talk about, 'oh, they do these things to be relevant'... I mean, I'm already on the show 13 years."
Kyle also addressed reports suggesting that she and Mauricio have an "open marriage" and insinuations that she is staying with him solely for his real estate fortune.
"I also hear a lot of things online like 'well, Kyle and Maurice they have an open marriage' and that 'Kyle's only with him for the money'... He had no money when I married him, you idiots!," Kyle pressed.
'"Oh, she just stays there and puts up with all this so that she can keep spending his money"' Kyle added. "First of all, it's our money that he didn't have before. But yeah, definitely not, I would not do any of that."
Kyle's response comes as the couple's breakup continues to raise eyebrows, with reports indicating that they are not seeking couples therapy to sort it out.
Are 'RHOBH's Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky divorced?
According to TMZ, the separated couple, who have "yet to consult lawyers" following their July separation, are seeking individual treatment during this tough time but are not engaged in "marriage counseling or couple's therapy." "They just want space to explore individually," a source told the outlet.
Despite the lack of information on an official divorce, reports suggest that the 'RHOBH' stars are leaving the possibility of reconciliation open.
