Kyle Richards Removes Supportive Post for Mauricio Umansky on ‘DWTS’ Following Emma Slater Dating Speculations

It appears that Kyle Richards has withdrawn her public endorsement of her estranged husband Mauricio Umansky's participation in Dancing With the Stars. This comes in light of photographs showing Mauricio and his dance partner, Emma Slater, hand-in-hand departing a Beverly Hills restaurant.

The 54-year-old star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills had previously posted a message encouraging fans to support Mauricio, a star of Buying Beverly Hills, by voting for him. The post, shared on September 26, informed followers that they could vote up to 20 times, but has since been deleted.

The exact timing of Kyle's removal of her supportive post is uncertain. However, fans identified its absence from her Instagram page following the release of photographs showing Mauricio, aged 53, and Emma enjoying an evening out on October 23. Allegedly, an observer reported them kissing while dining at Matsuhisa the preceding night.

Kyle's apparent withdrawal of support coincides with Mauricio's dedication of his freestyle dance during the October 24th episode of DWTS to his estranged wife and their family. According to Mauricio's social media posts on the day of the performance, his dance told the story of overcoming life's challenges, which he related to his personal experiences early in his relationship with Kyle.

Mauricio included images of their early days together and rehearsals of his routine with Emma, and acknowledged the support of Kyle in overcoming personal and financial difficulties. He concluded by dedicating his performance to Kyle and their family.

However, the intensity of Mauricio's dance and the apparent chemistry between him and Emma sparked speculation among fans about a potential relationship between the two. Some fans hinted at supporting a possible romance between Mauricio and Emma, with one even indicating that they understood why Kyle had removed her Instagram posts featuring Emma and Mauricio.

Mauricio acknowledged his separation from Kyle on September 29, though he denied considering divorce. The couple had previously dismissed separation rumours in July, while admitting they had faced a challenging year.