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Kyle Richards Fires Back After Being Accused of Using a Family Pic for ‘Damage Control’ amid Separation

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Kyle Richardsused the gym to channel her frustrations amid herseparationfrom her husbandMauricio Umansky.

“I mean, you’re gonna go workout right now, you look so good,” Mauricio told his wife in admiration while discussing their busy schedules. “You’re like working out like a beast right now, you’re eating well, you’re not drinking —  like you’re changing your life.”

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage

Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards attend Bravo’s Premiere Party For ‘The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ Season 9 And ‘Mexican Dynasties

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Back in July, PEOPLE confirmed that the couple had separated after 27 years of marriage.

A source close to the pair told PEOPLE: “Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof. They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.”

The pair later issued ajoint statement on Instagramaddressing the split news, sharing that they had faced “the most challenging” year of their 27-year marriage. “In regards to the news that came out about us today… Any claims regarding divorcing are untrue,” the statement said. “However, yes, we have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously.”

“There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part. Although we are in the public eye, we ask to be able to work through our issues privately. While it may be entertaining to speculate, please do not create false stories to fit a further salacious narrative,” they continued, thanking people for their love and support.

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.Jesse Grant/Getty

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky

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Since her transformation, Kyle has fended offrumors she’s been taking Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes drug several Hollywood celebrities have used to lose weight.

Back in February, the Bravolebrity shut down critics and claimed she worked “really hard” to achieve her fitness goals.

Kyle Richards shows off her abs.Kyle Richards Umansky/Instagram

Kyle Richards Shows Off Abs While at the Gym After Denying Ozempic Usage

Kyle — who has also previouslydenied having a tummy tuck— continued, “Sometimes I turn my cheek the other way and ignore it, but I work really hard and it really bothers me, and I would like to be able to be an inspiration to people. So don’t think I took the easy way out. Like, follow what I’m doing and you’ll see changes.”

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source: people.com