Hot Gossip Alert: Kyle Richards' Cryptic Move Sparks Speculations After Close Encounter with Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater on DWTS

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Kyle Richards caused a stir when she removed a social media post endorsing her husband Mauricio Umanksy on Dancing With the Stars.

In a now-deleted Instagram post from September, 54-year-old Richards shared a promotional image of Umansky, 53, and Emma Slater. The caption read, "Tonight!! @dancingwiththestars premieres with @mumanksy18 & @theemmaslater. HOW TO VOTE: YOU CAN VOTE UP TO 20 TIMES."

While the exact timing of Richards' deletion remains uncertain, vigilant fans quickly observed its absence after Umansky was spotted holding hands with DWTS partner Slater, 34, on Sunday, October 22, in Beverly Hills, shortly after their dinner.

Despite the post vanishing, Umansky took to social media on Tuesday, October 24, to announce that he would be dedicating his forthcoming DWTS performance to Richards.

"Tonight's episode of @dancingwiththestars is centered around the theme of life's imperfections and overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he shared photos of Richards and their children, expressing the importance of rising up and facing challenges head-on, even in the darkest moments. Reflecting on the year 1996 when they got married and welcomed their first child, he recalled a time of financial struggle and job loss. However, with Kyle's unwavering support, they persevered and accomplished great things together. Their journey has been extraordinary, and tonight's dance is a tribute to Kyle and their family."

In July, it was officially confirmed that Richards and Umanksy, who have three daughters together, Alexia, Sophia, and Portia, made the decision to separate after being married for 27 years. Richards also has another daughter, Farrah, from a previous marriage with Guraish Aldjufrie.

Following the news of their separation, the couple acknowledged the difficulties in their marriage but refuted any intentions of getting a divorce. They addressed the situation in a joint statement on Instagram, stating that while they had a challenging year, their love and respect for each other remained strong. They emphasized that neither party had done anything wrong and requested privacy as they worked through their problems.

Umansky disclosed in October that he and Richards were currently navigating the challenges in their marriage. In an exclusive interview with Us, he emphasized that they had not given up and were actively working on their relationship. Despite the difficulty of being scrutinized by the public and constantly being asked about their situation, Umansky acknowledged that during such tumultuous times, what they truly needed was time.

Richards remains Umansky's closest companion, undeterred by the challenges they have faced over the years.

"After 27 years of marriage, she continues to hold the title of my best friend," he affirmed. "We have shared countless years together, filled with various experiences, and now we are at a stage where we must determine if we are destined to be lifelong partners or not. This is the current journey we find ourselves on, and it is what we are currently navigating through."

Umansky described his dynamic with Slater as "super therapeutic" during an interview with TMZ in September. Despite the drama in his personal life, being part of DWTS season 32 has made him feel youthful and has helped him deal with the stress. He expressed gratitude for the timing of this experience, stating that it couldn't have come at a better time.