Despite a ‘touchy and warm’ appearance at a high-profile New Year’s Eve celebration that ignited reconciliation rumors, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are not rekindling their romance, sources confirm. The former couple, who separated in 2023 after 27 years of marriage, remain close friends and are committed to co-parenting their four daughters in a harmonious environment.
On December 31, 2025, Richards and Umansky attended a star-studded New Year’s Eve party hosted by Kate Hudson and Cade Hudson in Aspen, Colorado. An eyewitness exclusively told Page Six that the duo looked ‘very obviously together’ throughout the event, with their arms around each other and displaying affectionate behavior. ‘They were very touchy and warm with one another all night,’ the source said, leading observers to speculate that the pair might be back on just days after spending Christmas together as a family.
However, on January 6, 2026, a source close to the couple dispelled these rumors in an interview with Us Weekly. ‘They are not getting back together or rekindling their romance,’ the insider stated, adding that there is ‘still so much love between them’ and they are ‘in a really good place right now.’ This clarification came after Richards and Umansky had been seen reuniting multiple times during the holiday season, including a family Thanksgiving and the Aspen trip.
The source emphasized that the primary motivation for their recent reunions is their children. Richards and Umansky share four daughters: Farrah, 37, Alexia, 29, Sophia, 25, and Portia, 17. ‘Kyle and Mau have done a good job maintaining normalcy in front of the girls especially during the holiday season,’ the insider explained. The daughters, while supportive, are not pushing for a romantic reconciliation, understanding that it is ‘most likely not going to happen.’
During the Aspen holiday, Sophia Umansky added fuel to the rumors by posting a sweet video on TikTok showing her parents sitting together and watching a movie. ‘My parents watching their little movie and eating their little popcorn on the floor like little kids,’ she captioned the clip, with Alexia commenting, ‘Stop it. They’re our babies.’ This public display of family unity contrasted with the couple’s separated status.
Since announcing their split in July 2023, both Richards and Umansky have explored new relationships. Umansky, the founder of The Agency, has been romantically linked to several younger women, most recently 34-year-old ‘FBoy Island’ star Celisa ‘CJ’ Franco. Meanwhile, Richards confirmed on a recent episode of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ that she ‘fell hard’ for someone and ‘was in a relationship’ after the separation, though she did not name the person, sparking rumors about country singer Morgan Wade.
Notably, Richards and Umansky have not filed for divorce, leaving their marital status officially unresolved. This has contributed to persistent speculation about a potential reconciliation, especially as they continue to appear together at family events and social gatherings. The source noted that ‘everyone is very happy’ with the current dynamic, and the couple has ‘come a long way’ in establishing a positive post-separation relationship.
In conclusion, while Richards and Umansky’s affectionate New Year’s Eve outing captured public attention, it underscores their commitment to friendship and family rather than romance. They have successfully navigated their separation to create a stable environment for their daughters, demonstrating that even after a long marriage, amicable co-parenting is possible. As they move forward, they plan to maintain this balance, focusing on their individual lives while supporting each other as friends.
