The long-simmering tension between The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards and The Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby has finally reached its boiling point. In an exclusive preview for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, Richards directly confronts Darby over her past flirtatious exchange and comments regarding Richards’ estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky.
The friction stems from an episode of RHOP where Umansky unexpectedly crossed paths with Darby and her castmates in Aspen. Following the encounter, Darby publicly dubbed Umansky a “smooth cat” and made remarks about his single status, prompting Richards to label the interaction “weird” and “embarrassing” during a live broadcast.
Sisterhood Code: During the preview clip, Richards decides to tackle the issue head-on rather than letting the online chatter linger, citing an unspoken code among Housewives.
Setting the Record Straight: As Darby attempts to clarify that her intentions were misunderstood and denies outright flirting, Richards delivers a firm reminder regarding her relationship status.
“Technically Married”: “Technically, we are still married,” Richards reminds Darby in the awkward face-to-face exchange, enforcing boundaries regarding her estranged spouse.
While the confrontation makes for tense television in the upcoming episode, Darby has since shared that speaking face-to-face helped clear the air between the two Bravo stars. Fans can watch the full sit-down unfold as the new season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip streams on Peacock.
