'What a game player!' Internet baffled as Kyle Richards wears ex Mauricio Umansky's name on her jacket

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kyle Richards went out with her jacket bearing the name of her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky amid their separation.

The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' actress, 55, stirred speculation about a possible reconciliation by wearing a long raincoat with the word 'Umansky' printed across the back while running chores in Los Angeles on Monday, January 22.

Umansky, 53, on the other hand, was nowhere to be seen, while the Bravo celebrity boldly donning his name.

The couple, who got married in 1996, publicly addressed their split in July 2023, stating that 2023 had been the "most challenging" year so far in their marriage, per PEOPLE.

Richards wore a black turtleneck sweater and matching pants with the enormous, hooded raincoat in black and white.

Her thick brunette hair spilled out from under the gray Chrome Hearts beanie hat, which had ribs. She wore Hunter boots that were monogrammed with her initials on the front, KR.

The actress, who celebrated her birthday in Mexico, donned purple-tinted sunglasses. She was spending time with a blonde companion and seemed to be in a good mood.

Internet reacts to Kyle Richards donning 'Umansky' coat

Social media users did not waste time taking to online platforms to react to the 'RHOBH' star for donning a 'Umansky' coat amid the split from her estranged husband.

One such online user wrote on Facebook, "I think they created this story about their to be relevant in the show," while a second one exclaimed, "What a game player!!"

A third one assumed, "I think the reunion is being taped. They should be back together in another month or so."

One more slammed and wrote, "She is so jealous of Vanderpump rules, and all the attention that they’re getting that she made up having an affair with a girl just to get more attention for herself and her show. So stupid."

"Who cares. Probably all a publicity stunt," noted another one.

Another one claimed, "She created drama so she could talk about herself," while one more noted, "She may talk but will it be truth or BS that’s the question."

"How convenient, when the season is over she’ll reveal. She’s even dressing like Morgan now," wrote another one.

One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, "@KyleRichards sporting @MauricioUmansky name on her jacket amid separation? Now that's what I call fashion diplomacy! Adding a touch of humor to navigate through the separation saga. Fashion-forward and relationship-savvy—Kyle's got it covered!"

One more wrote on X, "She's doing it for hype. Look at her handbag."

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's relationship status is currently unknown

In July 2023, Richards and Umansky confirmed that they were separating after 27 years of marriage.

Amid speculations about her close association with Morgan Wade, Richards and Umansky addressed infidelity claims at the time.

They released a joint statement on social media, saying, "There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part. Although we are in the public eye, we ask to be able to work through our issues privately."

"Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof," a source told PEOPLE ahead of their announcement. "They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family," the source added. 

Richards additionally opened up about her recent struggles to US Weekly. The reality TV personality stated in a December 2023 interview that she is concentrating on things that "makes me feel good."

She further acknowledged that she was "still struggling" to deal with some parts of her life, especially with Umansky, as "it's all new" and she had "been married my whole life."

While the couple's relationship status is currently unknown, Richards' co-star, Erika Jayne, is hoping to learn the truth during the upcoming 'RHOBH' Season 13 reunion filming.

She told Andy Cohen on 'Watch What Happens Live', "As somebody who got eviscerated, I would like to see everybody to get the same treatment," per Page Six.

While Richards shares a daughter, Farrah, 35, with her ex-husband Guraish Aldjufrie, Umansky and Richards have three children together, Alexia, 27, Sophia, 24, and Portia, 15.

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