Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Address ‘False’ Divorce Rumors

Kyle Richards set the clocks back.

THE The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills The star took to social media to share that despite breakup rumors that surfaced on July 3, she and her 27-year-old husband Mauricio Oumansky do not divorce.

“In regards to the news that came out of us today…” read a joint statement shared on Kyle’s Instagram. “Any claim regarding our divorce is false.”

The statement continued, “However, yes, we have had a difficult year, the most difficult of our marriage. But we love and respect each other immensely. There has been no wrongdoing by anyone.”

The couple concluded their note with a request for confidentiality, adding, “Although we are in the public eye, we ask that we be able to resolve our issues in private. While it can be fun to speculate, please do not create false stories to fit another salacious tale. Thanks for the love and support.”

The couple’s joint statement comes hours after reports of the rumored split, with a source telling People“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but still live under the same roof. They remain friendly as they find out what lies ahead for them and their family.”