Mauricio Umansky, the well-known real estate mogul and former husband of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) star Kyle Richards, continues to find himself at the center of controversy. After being caught kissing a mystery woman at Chateau Marmont, he was forced to issue a public apology to Kyle. However, this latest scandal has only fueled further speculation and public scrutiny surrounding his personal life.
On March 8, 2025, Mauricio Umansky was spotted at the luxurious Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, engaging in intimate behavior with an unidentified brunette woman. According to witnesses, the two spent the evening together, and at one point, they were seen kissing in what appeared to be a brief but passionate moment.
What made matters even more scandalous was that two RHOBH stars, Lisa Rinna and Erika Jayne, were reportedly present at the venue and witnessed the entire situation. This immediately sparked widespread discussions on social media, with fans and critics questioning the true nature of Mauricio and Kyle’s relationship post-separation.
After the incident made headlines, Mauricio was left with no choice but to address the controversy. He publicly apologized to Kyle Richards.
"I’m truly sorry for hurting you. I never intended to hurt you or our children," he said with apparent remorse.
His apology came on the heels of a previous scandal in which he was photographed kissing another woman at an airport in Mykonos, Greece. The fact that he had now been caught in a similar situation just months later only intensified speculation about his behavior and sincerity.
Kyle Richards did not hide her feelings about the incident. In the latest RHOBH episode, she openly admitted that seeing the images of Mauricio with another woman was painful, even though she knew this moment would eventually come.
"Those pictures really told me, ‘He’s moving on.’ You can live in a dream world for as long as you want, but then it hits you like, ‘Hello, Kyle! He’s moving on! And that’s okay. You both have the right to live your lives!’"
Although she had mentally prepared herself for the reality of their separation, seeing Mauricio publicly involved with another woman was still a hard pill to swallow.
The public reaction to this scandal has been deeply divided. Some believe Mauricio has the right to move on after the separation, while others feel he is being disrespectful to Kyle by flaunting his new relationships so publicly.
On social media, RHOBH fans have expressed disappointment over how Mauricio is handling the situation, arguing that he should be more discreet and considerate of Kyle’s feelings.
"Mauricio is proving that he never really respected Kyle. If they’re over, fine—but does he have to be so public about it?" – one Instagram user commented.
"Kyle dedicated her entire youth to this man, and now he’s out here kissing random women while she’s still trying to hold her family together. It’s just not fair!" – another RHOBH viewer shared.
As of now, Mauricio and Kyle have not yet finalized their divorce. While both have stated that they intend to remain friends and co-parent their children, recent events suggest that maintaining a peaceful relationship may be more challenging than they initially thought.
Kyle has repeatedly emphasized her desire to keep things respectful between them, but Mauricio’s actions seem to be making that difficult.
With RHOBH likely to continue covering this drama in upcoming episodes, fans will get to see firsthand how Kyle navigates this emotional turmoil.
While Mauricio’s public apology might seem like an attempt to make amends, many are questioning whether he genuinely regrets his actions or if this is just another PR move to calm the backlash. Given his past incident in Mykonos, the Chateau Marmont scandal has only added to suspicions that he may not be taking his separation from Kyle as seriously as he claims.
One thing is for certain: Mauricio Umansky’s post-divorce journey is far from smooth, and with the media and RHOBH fans closely watching his every move, it seems likely that this won’t be the last controversy surrounding his personal life.
