Kyle Richards was recently seen breaking down in tears while filming the 14th season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The emotional moment occurred during a one-on-one conversation with her co-star Dorit Kemsley. The two were attending a spa day in Los Angeles with other cast members, including Erika Jayne, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, and Jennifer Tilly.
Kyle, 55, appeared visibly distressed during the conversation with Dorit, 47, who she had been seen arguing with just days before. Both women were dressed in white robes with their names monogrammed, adding a touch of luxury to the otherwise tense scene. The emotional exchange was captured in photos shared by the Daily Mail, showing Kyle arriving on set with a yellow Hermès handbag, sunglasses, and gold Louis Vuitton slides, while Dorit was in full glam.
The tension between Kyle and Dorit has been building since season 13, when Dorit began questioning Kyle about her separation from Mauricio Umansky, 53. The situation became even more complicated when Dorit herself announced her separation from Paul “PK” Kemsley, 57, after months of speculation.
The emotional breakdown comes amid a rough patch in Kyle and Dorit’s friendship, which has been strained by their respective separations. Kyle’s distress was palpable as she navigated the complexities of her personal life while filming the show. Her estranged husband, Mauricio, recently moved out and into his own luxury condo, further adding to her emotional burden. Kyle has also dropped the Umansky name from her social media profiles, signaling a significant shift in her personal life.
Kyle and Mauricio’s split after 27 years of marriage has been a focal point of the show. The couple shares three daughters: Alexia, 27; Sophia, 24; and Portia, 16. Kyle also has a daughter, Farrah Aldjufrie, 35, from her previous marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie. The separation has been challenging for Kyle, who revealed that she and Mauricio had been living separately for months.
The emotional toll of her separation was evident as Kyle broke down in tears during the spa day filming. Dorit, fully made up in glamorous hair and cosmetics, tried to console her friend, but the weight of their strained relationship and personal issues was too much for Kyle to bear.
In addition to her personal struggles, Kyle has been dealing with the loss of her longtime best friend, Lorene Shea, who died by suicide in May 2022. Kyle opened up about this devastating loss during a recent episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, describing Lorene as her “other half” and someone who knew her better than anyone else. The loss of Lorene has added another layer of grief to Kyle’s already tumultuous life.
Despite the emotional challenges, Kyle has been trying to find ways to cope. She has made significant lifestyle changes, such as not drinking and focusing on her physical health, to help her feel more grounded. She has also been surrounding herself with supportive people who genuinely care about her well-being.
The upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills promises to be an emotional rollercoaster, with Kyle’s personal struggles taking center stage. Her breakdown during the spa day filming is just one of many moments that will likely resonate with viewers. As Kyle continues to navigate her separation from Mauricio and the loss of her best friend, fans will be watching closely to see how she manages to find strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 is expected to premiere on Bravo later this year or early next year, and it will undoubtedly be a season filled with raw emotions and real-life drama.
