Lala Kent has recently found herself in hot water after making comments about Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s marriage. The Vanderpump Rules star addressed the situation during her appearance on the podcast Two Ts In A Pod, hosted by Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge. Lala clarified that her intention was not to be condescending when she compared rumors about her pregnancy to Kyle and Mauricio’s marital issues.
Lala explained that she was responding to accusations that she had staged her pregnancy for a storyline. In an attempt to illustrate the absurdity of such claims, she remarked, “Yeah, and Kyle and Mauricio staged breaking up their entire family for a storyline.” This comment did not sit well with many, leading to backlash and misunderstandings.
During the podcast, Lala expressed regret over her words. “I did not know that’s how people took it,” she said, adding, “Oh, no, I feel so bad.” She admitted that she needs to be more careful with her statements to avoid causing unnecessary drama. “I need to be better about making parallels between my situation and that of others,” she acknowledged.
Kyle Richards has had a tumultuous time recently, especially during the last season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. News broke before Season 13 that she and her husband Mauricio were experiencing marital difficulties. Although they initially denied the claims, Kyle later admitted during the Season 13 reunion that there were indeed issues, leading to a loss of trust in her partner of nearly 30 years.
As Season 14 of the Bravo series begins production, it remains unclear how much of Kyle and Mauricio’s relationship troubles will be featured. Mauricio has also addressed their issues on his Netflix series, Buying Beverly Hills, opting for transparency rather than avoiding difficult conversations. “The reality is that we are going through our issues after being married for 28, 29 years,” he said. “We did it, and we chose to put it on camera.”
Lala’s comments have sparked a debate among fans and followers. Some believe she was being shady, while others think she was merely making a point. Regardless, Lala has made it clear that she feels remorseful for any hurt her words may have caused.
In a separate incident, Lala also found herself in hot water with her Vanderpump Rules castmate Katie Maloney’s mom, Teri Maloney. Teri took issue with Lala’s comments about Katie during an Instagram Q&A, where Lala implied that Katie could only be friends with her when she was not in a good place. Teri responded by calling Lala’s comments “unfortunate” and expressing her disappointment.
Teri, who has appeared on the series multiple times, was particularly hurt because she felt Lala knew her words would be hurtful but posted them anyway. “It’s just not the Lala I know,” Teri said, adding that she was surprised to see herself included in Lala’s comments. Despite the ups and downs in their relationship, Teri emphasized that she has always had a good relationship with Lala and her mom, Lisa.
Lala’s recent actions have led to a lot of soul-searching. She admitted on her podcast that she needs to be more mindful of her words and how they might be perceived. “I need to be better about making parallels between my situation and that of others,” she said. This self-awareness is a step in the right direction for Lala, who has often found herself at the center of controversy.
Despite the drama, Lala has also expressed admiration for Kyle Richards. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Lala spoke about how much she respected Kyle after watching Season 13 of RHOBH. “In my eyes, this season, Kyle was so inspiring,” Lala said. “There was something about the attitude that shifted for me, and I thought that she was so empowered and I loved her.”
As both Vanderpump Rules and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills continue to captivate audiences, it remains to be seen how these relationships will evolve. For now, Lala Kent is focused on being more considerate with her words and actions, hoping to avoid further misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
