“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dolores Catania isn’t holding back regarding her issues with Kyle Richardsfrom “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” During a chat with Orange County’s Tamra Judge on her “Two Ts In a Pod” podcast, Catania expressed her frustration with Richards’ unwillingness to reveal the full details about her love life. The conversation about who Richards may or may not be dating comes after the reality star separated from her husband of nearly 30 years, Mauricio Umansky, and after she was seen getting close to country singer Morgan Wade.
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Why Dolores Catania Has An Issue With Kyle Richards From ‘RHOBH’
Over the last two seasons of “RHOBH,” fans have been clamoring to know the intimate details about Richards’ alleged romantic relationship with Wade. However, the veteran reality star has been unwilling to share.
According to Catania, Richards’ inability to be fully authentic in front of the cameras isn’t fair. “I will tell you this: no one gets away with what Beverly Hills gets away with,” she said. “With not talking about their life.”
Judge offered her perspective, sharing that Richards might want to speak about it, but she can’t because “the other person doesn’t want to be mentioned.”
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“Okay, fine. I get it, but that’s still not okay in everybody else’s world. It’s just not,” Catania replied. “A lot of people’s other people don’t wanna be involved. I can name some boyfriends who don’t wanna be involved, yet people are told, ‘Then we have to rethink your status.'”
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Inside Kyle Richards’ Relationship With Country Singer Wade
Richards and Wade first made headlines in 2023 after reports revealed that Richards and her husband, Umansky, were splitting after 27 years of marriage.
The pair have spoken candidly about their organic friendship, with Richards admitting she followed Wade on social media after discovering her music and being drawn to her “edgy” look.
Richards then went on to star in Wade’s “Fall in Love with Me” music video, in which they appear as lovers. “It’s campy and fun — but also important and representative of all kinds of love, even in the country space, in any space,” the two said about the video.
Wade added, “@kylerichards18 and I trusted the process of making a piece of art that stands boldly beside this music and I’m proud of that. Thanks for the support and love. Love is love is love.”
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Kyle Richards Hints That She Was More Than Friends With Wade In New Season Of ‘RHOBH’
While Richards never fully confirmed that she was in a romantic relationship with Wade, she alluded to it during the most recent episode of “RHOBH.”
In season 15, episode 3, Richards told a producer that she’s still on great terms with her recent ex, but said things ultimately came crashing down due to timing.
She also explained that they might’ve been misaligned, saying, “I just don’t think that, unfortunately, that our lifestyles and, like I said, the timing were aligned.”
According to Richards, “All the speculation and the gossip and the talking is what ultimately ended it.”
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What Did Richards Have To Say About Her Sexuality?
Some of Richards’ co-stars have since made it their mission to help set the “Halloween” actress up with her perfect match after her recent heartbreak. However, they asserted that they need to know everything about Richards to make it happen.
Bozoma Saint John began asking Richards a few personal questions during the episode, but the 56-year-old wasn’t a fan of her co-star beating around the bush.
“Boz is acting like she’s never heard anything or seen anything, and she’s asking me all these questions,” she said. “And I’m like, ‘OK, Boz.'”
Richards then said, “Why don’t you ask what you really want to ask? … I could go Brad; I could go Angelina. And that’s what you want me to say, right?”
Richards Has Learned A Lot About Herself Since Splitting From Her Husband
As the episode wrapped, Richards got emotional while reflecting on her past relationship. “Now I’m on my own again,” she said. “It’s just complicated.”
The reality star confessed that she was fearful of being alone after separating from Umansky, but connecting with her most recent ex showed her that she was capable of finding love again.
She also revealed how much her life has changed since her split. “I’ve gone through so much in these past few years, and it really has changed my perspective on life and how I want to live,” she said. “While I am sad about the relationship, I’m also really grateful. You get lost in being a wife and a mother, and you can kind of forget about who you are. And I learned a lot about myself in that time.”