Mauricio Umansky, known for his role in the hit TV show “Buying Beverly Hills,” shared his feelings towards Morgan Wade, amidst swirling rumors about her relationship with his estranged wife Kyle Richards. As Umansky was leaving a rehearsal for season 32 of “Dancing with the Stars,” the 53-year-old reality star openly discussed his excitement for Richards, 54, to support him on the show. He also expressed his warm welcome for Wade, 28, to join as well.

Umansky quickly dispelled any notions of animosity towards the country singer, emphasizing his adoration for her. “I love her,” he declared, without hesitation. “Yeah, she’s great.” When asked about the possibility of dancing to Wade’s songs this season, Umansky and his dance partner Emma Slater mentioned they were unsure about including country music in their routines but were open to exploring the option. “She’s got so many great ones,” Umansky remarked about Wade’s music.

The speculation surrounding Richards and Wade’s relationship has intensified recently. Wade released a steamy music video for her single “Fall in Love with Me,” featuring Richards as her love interest. In the video, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and the country singer engaged in flirtatious interactions, such as feeding each other fruit and sharing a bath almost intimately. However, Wade has repeatedly clarified that their connection is purely platonic. In an exclusive interview with us, she stated firmly, “We’re friends. The Internet’s a dumb place.”

In July, read full story confirmed that Umansky and Richards separated after 27 years of marriage. Despite the separation, they continue to live together amicably while they navigate their individual paths moving forward. The couple has three daughters together: Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15.

While the separation has undoubtedly presented challenges, Umansky shared with Entertainment Tonight that his family is “hanging in there.” He emphasized that both he and Richards are striving for happiness amidst the public scrutiny and social media frenzy. They are determined to focus on themselves and their family, disregarding outside influences.