Mauricio Umansky has potentially turned his dance partner into a real-life romantic partner. He was spotted looking cozy with Emma Slater.
The ‘Real Housewives’ star, who is currently separated from his estranged wife, Kyle Richards, was seen out with Emma at a restaurant in Beverly Hills. They are currently partners on “Dancing With the Stars.”
These photos show that their ballroom connection has extended outside of the show. They were seen leaving the restaurant hand in hand, appearing rather couple-like.
While there are no other signs of public displays of affection, their actions speak for themselves.
Mauricio and Emma have been spending a lot of time together lately. They even dressed up for Halloween as a pair last week. It seems their friendship has been developing for quite some time now.
Sources reveal that their hand-holding was a result of a deep conversation they had over dinner. The topic of discussion revolved around their upcoming dance routine for this week’s episode of “Dancing With the Stars,” with the theme being the “most important year of your life.” Mauricio shared why the year 1996 was significant for him.
Last night, Mauricio opened up to Emma about significant moments in his life during 1996. This includes his marriage to Kyle and his transition from the fashion industry to real estate. As a result, they felt a stronger connection, which explains their behavior after leaving the restaurant.
It is unclear if their relationship is transitioning into a romance.
There has been much speculation about Mauricio and Kyle’s marriage, particularly due to Kyle’s friendship with Morgan Wade.
Kyle has maintained that their relationship is strictly business as they collaborate on a documentary about Morgan’s life. However, speculations of a romantic involvement between Mauricio and Kyle