Andy Cohen tells Brynn Whitfield that Mauricio Umansky is ‘available’
Andy Cohen informed the flirtatious star of “Real Housewives of New York City,” Brynn Whitfield, that Mauricio Umansky, Kyle Richards’ recently estranged husband, is single and available.
While on the red carpet at the “RHONY” premiere party, a reporter from Marie Claire asked Cohen which “Househusband” he thinks is the hottest. After hesitating for a moment, he turned to Whitfield, who was being interviewed nearby, to get her opinion.
Whitfield, who refers to herself as a “trophy wife in training,” responded with a smile, saying, “Mauricio!” This prompted Cohen to cheerfully shout back, “He’s available!”
When asked if he agrees with Whitfield’s choice, Cohen admitted, “He’s pretty handsome.”
One TikTok user quickly called Cohen “forever messy as hell,” while another commented, “Omg don’t let Kyle see this one ooop.”
Earlier this month, TheFantasyTimes confirmed that Umansky and his wife, Kyle Richards from “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” have separated after 27 years of marriage.
A source told People that the couple has been separated for a while but remains amicable and still live together under the same roof.
The couple, who got married in January 1996, released a joint statement denying divorce rumors. They admitted to having a challenging year but emphasized their love and respect for each other.
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Cohen, 54, and Umansky, 53, also stated that there was no wrongdoing on either of their parts and asked their followers not to create false stories.
Despite fans speculating that Richards’ close friendship with country singer Morgan Wade contributed to their marital issues, Richards has denied any romantic involvement with Wade.
However, Richards recently told a paparazzo that she is “not single,” and Umansky is still wearing his wedding ring. They have been spending a lot of time together and engaging in playful banter on Instagram.
During the “RHONY” premiere party, Cohen revealed to TheFantasyTimes that viewers will see signs of trouble in Richards and Umansky’s relationship when “RHOBH” Season 13 airs in the fall.
“I think when you watch the new season of ‘Beverly Hills,’ you’ll be less surprised [by Richards and Umansky’s split],” he teased, although he admitted he was very taken aback when the news broke.
Andy Cohen informed flirty “Real Housewives of New York City” star Brynn Whitfield that Kyle Richards’ recently estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, is on the market.
While on the red carpet of last week’s “RHONY” premiere party, the Bravo honcho was asked by a Marie Claire reporter which “Househusband” he thinks is hottest.
Letting out a prolonged “ummm,” he then turned to Whitfield, who was doing her own interview a few feet away, to get her input.
“Mauricio!” the self-proclaimed “trophy wife in training” said with a smile, prompting Cohen, 55, to gleefully shout back, “He’s available!”
When the Marie Claire reporter asked the TV exec whether he agrees with the 36-year-old brunette bombshell’s selection, he admitted, “He’s pretty handsome.”
One TikTok user was quick to call Cohen “forever messy as hell,” as another added, “Omg don’t let Kyle see this one ooop.”
Earlier this month, TheFantasyTimes confirmed that Umansky and his “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star wife had put their 27-year marriage on pause.
A source told People the longtime couple had “been separated for a while” but noted that they “remain amicable” and even still live “under the same roof.”
The duo, who married in January 1996, then released a joint statement insisting that “any claims regarding [them] divorcing are untrue.”
“However, yes, we have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage,” they admitted. “But we both love and respect each other tremendously.”
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The Bravolebrity, 54, and the real estate broker, 53, went on to say that “there has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part” and asked their followers to “not create false stories to fit a further salacious narrative.”
Despite fans’ suspicions that Richards’ extremely close friendship with country singer Morgan Wade may have contributed to her marital woes, the mother of four has denied any speculation that the two are dating.
However, the actress did recently tell an inquiring paparazzo that she is “not single,” and the Agency founder is still wearing his wedding ring.
They’ve also been spending a lot of time together and engaging in playful banter on Instagram.
But during the “RHONY” premiere party, Cohen told TheFantasyTimes that viewers will pick up on signs of trouble in paradise when “RHOBH” Season 13 premieres in the fall.
“I think when you watch the new season of ‘Beverly Hills,’ you’ll be less surprised [by Richards and Umansky’s split],” he teased, even though he was admittedly “very” taken aback when the news broke.
Although filming for the upcoming season wrapped months ago, we’ve been able to confirm that cameras picked back up to capture the fallout from the shocking revelation.
“This development has rocked the Bravo world,” an insider previously shared. “Producers know fans want a glimpse into how Kyle and Mauricio came to this decision.”
The pair are parents to daughters Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15, while Richards shares daughter Farrah, 34, with her first husband, Guraish Aldjufrie.
