What Happened Between Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade?

Last Thursday’s episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills featured a significant reveal from Kyle Richards: she admitted to having a relationship after her separation from Mauricio Umansky. Richards explained she fell in love with someone who preferred to stay out of the spotlight. She said the constant media attention and rumors ultimately led to the end of the relationship. “I’m someone who likes to share when I’m in love,” she stated, “but not everyone feels the same way. The constant speculation is what ultimately ended things. I think I could have handled it, but it was too much for this person.”

So, who is this person everyone is talking about? Fans of Bravo reality TV think it might be country singer Morgan Wade, as she was romantically linked to Richards last year. While they initially claimed they were just friends, things got complicated when they shared a kiss in Wade’s music video. Then, Wade removed all photos of Richards from her Instagram account. Just how close did they become, and are we overstepping by trying to figure it all out now? Let’s take a closer look.

Okay, so Kyle Richards and singer Morgan Wade officially met in person on February 16th, and it’s honestly adorable! Apparently, Kyle discovered Morgan’s music on a road trip and became a huge fan, even admitting she basically ‘stalked’ her on Instagram – in a good way, of course! She shared that they finally connected face-to-face, and she thinks it’s a surprising but genuine friendship. It’s a sweet story about how music can bring people together, even if it seems unexpected.

On September 15, 2022, Richards attended the Americana Music Honors & Awards as a guest of Wade. This was about a month after Wade ended his relationship with Kady Cannon. Cannon stated that only Wade and Richards can comment on the nature of their connection, whether it’s a relationship or friendship, and to what extent it exists.

On January 25, 2023, Wade shared a photo on Instagram of herself sitting on Richards’ lap aboard a private jet. This picture quickly became the defining image for all news coverage about their relationship, and continued to be used even after Wade deleted the original post.

In July 2023, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky announced they were separating, but clarified they were not divorcing. They explained that they had experienced a very difficult year and it had been the most challenging of their marriage.

Fans spotted matching tattoos and silver rings on Wade and Richards that same month, leading to speculation about their connection.

On August 10, 2023, Morgan Wade released the music video for “Fall in Love With Me,” featuring a playful dynamic with actor Cole Richards. The video depicts a near-kiss that seemed to address and jokingly acknowledge rumors about their relationship. Wade clarified to People magazine that they are just friends, adding, “The internet is a silly place.”

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On Watch What Happens Live, Dorit Kemsley explained that Kyle Richards’ friendship with Morgan has caused a strain on their relationship. She told Andy Cohen that as Kyle and Morgan became closer, she felt increasingly distant from Kyle.

In November 2024, Wade joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Kyle Richards gave her a tattoo – a small ‘K’ on her arm – which Wade joked made her unique, as she was the only one Richards had ever tattooed.

On the January 10, 2024 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle Richards asked the other women if they would ever date a woman, which caused Dorit Kemsley to visibly react in surprise.

In February 2024, Wade removed all photos from her Instagram account, keeping only posts about her upcoming performances. This led fans to wonder if something was wrong with her relationship with Richards, but Kyle Richards clarified it was simply a promotional tactic. Richards explained to Page Six that Wade has new music coming out and that artists often delete old photos as part of a release strategy, stating it wasn’t a sign of any trouble.

Okay, so I was watching the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14 reunion, and it got pretty intense. Andy Cohen finally addressed the elephant in the room – Kyle Richards’ former best friend, who everyone’s been avoiding naming, but we all know he means Mauricio Umansky. Apparently, Kyle spent the whole season refusing to even say his name, even though he was on the show last season! She admitted she felt bad for bringing him into the drama, because it clearly stresses him out and he doesn’t want to be involved. She said she felt guilty about that, which was a pretty vulnerable moment, honestly.

On December 11, 2025, during the second episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 15, Richards revealed she had a past relationship with someone she’s choosing not to name. She explained she was going through a difficult time when she fell in love with this person and wanted to be open about it, even though the feelings weren’t necessarily reciprocated. Later that night on Watch What Happens Live, Dorit Kemsley added that this person is a public figure.

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2025-12-13 04:55