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Kyle Richards supports Mauricio Umansky at ‘DWTS’ amid marital woes

Kyle Richards showed her support for Mauricio Umansky during the Season 32 premiere of “Dancing With the Stars.”

The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star was spotted cheering on her estranged husband as he made his debut with pro partner Emma Slater Tuesday night.

Richards — who was joined by daughters Farrah Brittany, 34, Alexia, 27, and Sophia, 23 — wore a long-sleeved burgundy button-down with a black skirt, tights and knee-high boots.

Her hair was styled straight and she paired the look with gold accessories.

Meanwhile, Mauricio and Slater pulled out all the stops in matching costumes as they performed a jive to “I Ain’t Worried” by OneRepublic.

The duo received a total score of 15/30 from judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.

“That reminded me of my dad dancing at my wedding … but don’t get it twisted, he was ripping it!” Derek joked, with his sister, co-host Julianne Hough, adding, “My dad is my favorite dancer. So take it as a compliment!”

The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star was in the audience with their daughters.
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In a pre-taped interview package that aired just before Mauricio hit the dance floor, he addressed his rocky relationship with Richards amid their separation after 27 years of marriage.

“We’ve had a rough year,” he confessed. “I’m hoping ‘Dancing With the Stars’ will help take my mind off it.”

Just one day earlier, Richards, 54, expressed her excitement to watch her estranged husband, 53, compete during Season 32, alongside stars like Jamie Lynn Spears and Ariana Madix.

Umansky hit the ballroom floor with partner Emma Slater for the first time.
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“I will be there cheering Mauricio on with my girls. I feel like he’s gonna do great,” Richards told a fan during an Amazon Live.

“He’s very excited,” the reality TV star continued. “He’s really, really enjoying that, so I will be there cheering him on for sure.”

The former couple confirmed their split back in July amid rumors that Richards was having an affair with country singer Morgan Wade.

The “Buying Beverly Hills” star was named as a Season 32 contestant earlier this month.
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“We have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage,” they wrote in a joint statement. “But we both love and respect each other tremendously.”


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The duo also shut down allegations of “wrongdoing on anyone’s part.”

Since then, Richards has insisted repeatedly that she and Wade, 28, are simply “very good friends.”

The reality star gushed about her ex’s latest endeavor as they remain good friends.
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“I feel like he’s gonna do great,” the Bravolebrity said in an Amazon Live on Monday.
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Despite their breakup, Richards and Umansky have continued to spend time together, even traveling to Europe with their daughters earlier this summer.

However, the “RHOBH” star revealed last month that the situation has been “hard.”

“This has been very hard to do [because] it’s playing out with so many people having eyes on us and being in the public eye,” she said during a previous Amazon Live. “Obviously, we care about each other a lot.”

Richards and Umansky confirmed their separation in July after 27 years of marriage.
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As for the real estate broker, he admitted earlier this month that he was feeling positive amid their separation.

“You know, we’re hanging in there, we’re working through all of our things, which everybody knows about, and we’re just taking it day by day,” Mauricio told “Entertainment Tonight.”

“I can tell you we are both happy.”

“Dancing With the Stars” airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC and Disney+.