Kyle Richards jumped to the comments section of Mauricio Umansky’s latest Instagram post on Friday, where he showed off his fitness progress and jokingly wrote, “Must be ozempic.”
The 54-year-old The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star, who denied she was divorcing the 53-year-old real estate agent, has previously denied rumors she was taking the drug to lose weight.
In numerous photos, Mauricio could be seen taking some shirtless mirror selfies at a home gym to flaunt his toned figure. He was wearing a pair of black shorts and a cap that was turned backwards on his head.
While proudly showing off his progress to date, he appeared to flaunt his wedding ring after the couple were reportedly “trying to work out their marriage.”
In the caption, Mauricio wrote, “I was planning on posting this for my birthday but I was in Aspen and there was a lot of noise.” “6 years ago I was fat and out of shape,” adding, “The plan is to get better every year.”
Joking among themselves: Kyle Richards, 54, jumped to the comments section of Mauricio Umansky, 53, latest Instagram post on Friday, in which he flaunted his fitness progress and jokingly wrote: “Must be ozempic.”
Past rumors denied: The ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ star has previously denied rumors that she was taking the drug to lose weight
Closing the message, he added, “I have to post this to keep going and everyone knows not to post unless you’ve just worked out and are pumped lol.” Along with the latest progress photos, he shared also a flashback picture from when he was “out of shape”.
Kyle, who tied the knot with Umansky in 1996, typed in that he needed to take “Ozempic,” citing claims she had taken the drug — which she firmly denied.
In May, Kyle addressed speculation in an interview with Page Six, stating, “I can say I’ve never tried it and I’ve never taken it.”
She continued, “I don’t take any weight loss medication.” If you know me, you know I have terrible fears that would scare the shit out of me. I have never taken it.’
The star has often flaunted her incredible figure on Instagram in a series of selfies, some of which were taken at the gym. Richards said hello to her personal trainer, Cory Gregory, who had been introduced to her by country singer Morgan Wade.
While the mother-of-four has denied taking Ozempic, other celebrities have publicly admitted to using the drug, including Chelsea Handler, Sharon Osbourne and also Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi.
Aside from Richards, several of her “Real Housewives” co-stars have also been accused of using the drug, such as Erika Jayne, on whom Kyle commented.
“I don’t know about Erika, I have no idea but I wonder why people don’t talk about her enough, she’s a lot thinner than me,” she explained, adding, “I’m like, ‘Why?’ People talk about me?’ “I’m so confused because she’s really lost a lot of weight.”
‘Never took’: In May, Kyle addressed the speculation in an interview with Page Six, explaining, ‘I can say I’ve never tried it and I’ve never taken it.’
Progress: While proudly showing off his progress to date, he appeared to flaunt his wedding ring after it was reported that the couple were “trying to work out their marriage”.
Throwback: Alongside the latest progress photos, he also shared a throwback picture of when he was “out of shape”.
Allegations: “I don’t know anything about Erika, I have no idea but I wonder why people don’t talk about her enough, she’s a lot skinnier than me,” Kyle told Page Six
Last month in June, just before news of Kyle and her husband’s split broke, Mauricio spoke to and defended his wife over the Ozempic rumours.
The realtors revealed, “We’re just laughing.” We don’t really care. We laugh about it. She has already made her statement and she is what she is. I mean, you know, there’s just nothing you can do about it.’
He then gushed, “She’s been so amazing, she’s quit drinking completely and she’s been exercising literally every single day of her life and it shows.” And she’s f***ing wrecking it.’
Hailing Richard’s commitment to a fitness regimen, Umansky called trolls “jealous,” stating, “It’s jealous people who don’t think you can do something without substance.” So… just good mental toughness.”
Earlier this month, on July 3, a source told People magazine that Kyle and Mauricio “have been separated for a while but still live under the same roof” after 27 years of marriage and amid speculation that Richards struck up a romance with the singer. Morgan Wade.
However, the couple soon released a joint statement denying any plans for a divorce – but did not comment on the split.
“Regarding the news that broke out about us today… All allegations regarding our divorce are untrue,” the text reads. “But yeah, we’ve had a tough year. The greatest challenge of our marriage.’
“But we both love and respect each other immensely.” “There was no wrongdoing by anyone,” the pair typed, then asked for privacy while they “worked out” their “problems.”
Laughing: Mauricio told last month in June that both he and Kyle are “laughing” at the Ozempic rumours.
Breakup news: Earlier this month, on July 3, a source told People that after 27 years of marriage, Kyle and Mauricio “have been separated for a while but still live under the same roof”; seen in Beverly Hills in April
Denial: However, the couple soon released a joint statement denying any plans for a divorce – but did not comment on the split
“While it may be entertaining to speculate, please do not make up false stories to fit another salacious narrative.” Finally, the pair added, “Thank you for the love and support,” and signed both names at the bottom.
The reality star and real estate agent married in 1996 and has three daughters together: Alexia (27), Sophia (23) and Portia (15). Mauricio is also stepfather to Richards’ daughter Farrah, 34, from her previous marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie.
In an interview with Billboard on Friday, Erika Jayne claimed the couple “wouldn’t break up” but admitted, “They’ve had a very difficult time.” They acknowledged that.’
Explaining that she didn’t want to “fill in the blanks” for Kyle, she added, “I just know it was very difficult and you’ll see that.” And she’ll be able to explain herself, and I’ll leave that at that. ‘
To further prove that they weren’t meant to go their separate ways, both Kyle and Mauricio, along with their daughters, headed out to celebrate the Fourth of July together in Aspen.
A source told Us Weekly on Wednesday that the couple are taking steps to mend their relationship. “They almost ended their marriage.”
“But after that [split] When the news broke, they decided to give their relationship a little more nurturing and are rebuilding their foundation,” the source explained, adding that Kyle and Mauricio “really want to find a way to make it work.”
Family: The reality star and real estate agent tied the knot in 1996 and has three daughters together: Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15.
Quality time: The two also recently shared other posts capturing special moments from their recent trip to Aspen, where they shared quality time and their daughters were there as well
In addition to Friday’s comment on Mauricio’s fitness post, Kyle and the real estate agent have also tried other flirtatious exchanges recently.
Earlier this week, Umansky shared a photo on Instagram while reading his book, titled The Dealmaker, with the caption, ‘I can’t put my own book down lol.’ Who read this?’
The reality star humorously responded in the comments section, “I wanted to ask you why are you rereading your own book?”
The two also recently shared other posts capturing special moments from their recent trip to Aspen, where they enjoyed quality time together and were also joined by their daughters and Alexia’s boyfriend Jake Zingerman.