RHOBH's Dorit and PK Kemsley Address 'Challenging Years' but Deny Separation
RHOBH's Dorit and PK Kemsley debunk rumors of separation, candidly acknowledge facing tough times in their marriage The reality TV couple sets the record straight amidst speculation about their relationship status
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley and her husband PK Kemsley are addressing rumors about their marriage. In response to recent reports suggesting that they are living separate lives, the couple released a statement on October 25. Despite admitting to facing difficulties in recent years, they confirmed that they have not ended their eight-year marriage. This follows In Touch's publication of images showing PK without his wedding ring, claiming that he has been staying at a hotel in Beverly Hills.
In their joint statement, the couple emphasized their dedication to addressing these challenges together for the sake of their family. They clarified that they have not separated and have no intention of doing so, but are instead prioritizing healing, making necessary adjustments, and facing the common obstacles that arise in marriages. Dorit and PK added that they would appreciate everyone's understanding and expressed their preference for focusing on the well-being of their family rather than engaging with baseless rumors and gossip.
The couple got married in 2015 and have two children together, an 8-year-old son named Jagger and a 7-year-old daughter named Phoenix. In March, Dorit expressed her love and admiration for her husband in a heartfelt Instagram post, celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary. Dorit wrote, "Twelve years ago, I made the decision to give my heart to @paul_kemsley_pk. Today, we celebrate eight years of being married to my soulmate. We may not have it all figured out all the time, but together, we have everything. I love you so much, baby. Happy Anniversary."
During the premiere of Season 13 of RHOBH, which aired on Wednesday, Dorit confronted her co-star Erika Jayne about a comment she had made at BravoCon 2022, suggesting that Dorit and PK were headed towards a split. Erika, 52, apologized and explained that she had given a vague response to a provocative question.
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“To see you behave like that was deeply hurtful,” Dorit said. “What you said about PK and I was mean-spirited.”
When Erika questioned Dorit about the strength of her marriage, Dorit insisted, "My marriage is incredibly strong."
Additionally, Sutton Stracke fueled gossip during the premiere by suggesting that there may have been a woman in the car with PK when he was arrested for a DUI in December 2021. However, TMZ confirmed in August 2022 that the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
In September 2022, Dorit and PK addressed rumors about their relationship, denying accusations of Dorit having an affair with her costar Kyle Richards' estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky. During an episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Dorit dismissed the rumors as ridiculous and indicated her unwillingness to give them any attention. She explained that the rumors were particularly upsetting because they involved close friends, and she found it disturbing that someone would start such malicious gossip.
Dorit openly admitted in April 2021 that she has no intention of renewing her vows with PK. She expressed her belief that wearing the wedding gown and maintaining a lifelong marriage with PK is more important to her than going through the ceremony again. Dorit recalled a comment from Kyle, who had warned that those who renewed their vows often ended up divorced. Although Dorit acknowledges the so-called "marriage curse" in the Housewives franchise, she firmly believes that a strong marriage can withstand any challenges that come their way.
