The much-discussed friendship between Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade continues to elicit reactions from fans of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and they’re not the only ones.
In light of a budding relationship making headlines concurrently with allegations of Kyle’s separation from her husband, Mauricio Umansky, fans of the RHOBH ladies have been receiving brief glimpses of what’s to store in Season 13, which premieres on Bravo on Wednesday, October 25 at 8/7c. The public has been warned by all parties concerned not to believe what is reported in the media, but some information may be found in the RHOBH Season 13 First Look and what the other Housewives have to say.
The O.G. Housewife of the 90210 and the rising country music star have kept busy since forming a friendship through Instagram in 2022. Kyle said she “stalked” Wade on social media after becoming an instant fan of Wade’s music (namely “Wilder Days”) when hearing her during a solo drive from Utah to Colorado.
Kyle was surprised to see what Wade looked like, “and then she sent me a D.M. asking me why I was following her,” according to Kyle. Over the summer, the pair made a “campy and fun” music video called “Fall in Love with Me,” a story in which Kyle’s character vies for the love and attention of her neighbor, played by Wade. Despite news of his and Kyle’s decision to separate, even Mauricio commented on the video with fire emojis on Instagram.
Kyle recently traveled to Paris with Wade to record a documentary about Wade’s recent European tour, which Kyle called “a great shoot.” Kyle and Wade’s friendship is the subject of rumors, particularly as Kyle and Mauricio’s marriage is reportedly having problems, as evidenced by the upcoming RHOBH Season 13 First Look. In a behind-the-scenes look, Kyle commented on the music video and the ensuing rumors, saying, “If they’re gonna talk, you might as well give them something to talk about.”
What the rest of the Housewives have to say about Morgan Wade
The diamond-toting Garcelle Beauvais has yet to comment on Kyle and Wade’s seemingly inseparable friendship. However, she did have a “holy sh-t” moment regarding news of Kyle and Mauricio’s split in the upcoming season preview.
“Sutton and I were suspicious,” Garcelle said on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
She added that she texted Kyle to check in on her and that Kyle said she was “hanging in there.”
In the RHOBH teaser, Sutton Stracke had more to say, claiming that every time she searched online, she discovered “cheating” rumors involving Kyle and her husband of 27 years. She said, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”
But more recently, when asked to comment on allegations between Kyle and Wade on the Namaste B$tches podcast, hosted by Teresa Giudice of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, the southern socialite questioned, “Aren’t we bored with it?”
In a September 2023 interview with US Weekly, Sutton added that she had the chance to see Wade perform and that there was “more to come” this season.
“She’s great,” Sutton said of Wade’s musical performance. “She’s got a great voice.”
Sutton went on to say that Kyle “had a rough year,” but she will continue to have Kyle’s back through thick and thin.
In April, Kyle hosted a musical event in Los Angeles to honor her late best friend and raise mental health awareness, as shown on the Housewife’s Instagram. She posted a photo of herself with Wade — who performed at the event with a pink guitar — and Kyle’s sister and former Housewife Kim Richards, who, along with Wade, will be appearing in RHOBH Season 13.
Garcelle commented that it was “a lovely event,” while Crystal Kung Minkoff called the tribute “incredibly moving.” Even RHOBH newcomer Annemarie Wiley sent her love for “shining light” at the fundraiser, which was also attended by Dorit, Sutton, and former O.G. and upcoming RHOBH guest Camille Grammer.
Over the summer, Erika Jayne addressed Kyle-related rumors when sitting with Pride’s Ricky Cornish but said she would “let Kyle speak for herself.” Citing her past legal woes, Erika said, “I remember a lot of people having comments, and it’s just not anyone else’s place to comment on her marriage about her.”
Dorit Kemsley said in the RHOBH First Look that she “had no idea” about Kyle and Mauricio’s decision to part ways, but she was surprised to learn that Wade allowed Kyle to tattoo her initial onto Wade’s arm, as filmed in Season 13.
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, a former B.H. ‘Wife, expressed her admiration for Kyle and Wade’s relationship in an Instagram comment on the “Fall in Love with Me” behind-the-scenes peek.
The saying goes, “If you can’t beat ’em, troll ’em!” On Wade’s post, Teddi commented. “You ladies look like [fire emoji], can’t wait for the video!”
Aspen, Colorado-based Kyle wrote on Instagram on August 1, 2023 that she had the “best time with the best people” before one of Wade’s shows. Meredith Marks of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City responded to the post with a sparkling heart emoji. In order to learn more about what is occurring in Kyle’s personal and professional life, eager fans will have to wait until Season 13.
Watch the Season 13 premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Bravo on Wednesday, October 25 at 8/7c, and the next day on Peacock.