Mauricio Umanskyis reflecting on the support he’s received from his family members during his tough times.While speaking to PEOPLEfollowing his eliminationfromDancing with the Starson Tuesday, the 53-year-old real estate broker opened up about the ways his time on the competitive dance show has changed him both physically and emotionally.“Physically, I have transformed tremendously,” he gushed. “Since I started this journey, I had justgotten back from Italy, so I was eating a lot of pasta, [and] I was drinking a lot of wine. I’ve been on a great diet, I’ve lost 20 pounds in six weeks. I’m [in] as good physical shape as I’ve ever been.”Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Eric McCandless/DisneyTheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar also shared how he’s grown “emotionally” during his “incredible journey” and the tough trials he’s been through in his personal life.“I’ve been going through a lot,” he said before referring to hisDWTSpro partner. “Emma [Slater]has been a great friend, a great coach, a great confidant, and emotionally, it’s just been a great journey as well. So on every aspect, it’s been solid.”Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesUmanksy also revealed how his family has been “so supportive” during his run on the show. He shared that his mother and his daughters have been regulars in the stands.“Kyle [Richards]has been supportive,” he added of his wife, who is hecurrently separatedfrom. “Despite the fact that she hasn’t been here, she’s had her own stuff going on and what have you, but everybody’s been super supportive.”Mauricio Umanksy and Kyle Richards with their children.JB Lacroix/WireImageBack in July, PEOPLE confirmed that Richards and Umansky wereseparating after 27 years of marriage.“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof,” a source close to the couple revealed at the time. “They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.“Despite their troubles, Umansky previously insisted he and Richards wereworking on their marriage.“We’ve been married for 27 years. We’re having a bit of a rough patch,” he told PEOPLE in early October, adding that “sometimes life throws you different things” and “you’ve gotta work through it.”“She and I currently are separated, but we are not throwing in the towel,” he went on. “We’re not just saying that to say that. We actually are not yet throwing in the towel.”Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards attend Bravo’s premiere party for “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 9.Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesWhile he continued to fight for his marriage and compete onDWTS, Umansky sparked romance rumors with Slater after they werespotted holding handsafter leaving a sushi restaurant in Beverly Hills.TheDancing with the Starsduo lateraddressed the speculationin a video shared to Umansky’s Instagram Story, and shut down any romance rumors.“We are not dating,” he said. “We are really good friends. We’ve been dancing together now for six weeks, four hours a day, every single day.”“It’s intense, like you really form a very, very special bond and I think we have similar personalities,” Slater agreed, noting how their relationship is “super supportive.”“We’re definitely there for each other and it’s beautiful. That’s a great thing,” she added.Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater.Vivien Killilea/Getty“You know, just to clarify, we went to a restaurant to go get some sushi right after rehearsal. We were in our rehearsal clothes. Lots of the stories are wrong,” the real estate mogul continued.“The paparazzi caught, you know, that moment and it’s become a blown-out moment,” he concluded.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
Mauricio Umanskyis reflecting on the support he’s received from his family members during his tough times.
While speaking to PEOPLEfollowing his eliminationfromDancing with the Starson Tuesday, the 53-year-old real estate broker opened up about the ways his time on the competitive dance show has changed him both physically and emotionally.
“Physically, I have transformed tremendously,” he gushed. “Since I started this journey, I had justgotten back from Italy, so I was eating a lot of pasta, [and] I was drinking a lot of wine. I’ve been on a great diet, I’ve lost 20 pounds in six weeks. I’m [in] as good physical shape as I’ve ever been.”
Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.Eric McCandless/Disney
Eric McCandless/Disney
TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar also shared how he’s grown “emotionally” during his “incredible journey” and the tough trials he’s been through in his personal life.
“I’ve been going through a lot,” he said before referring to hisDWTSpro partner. “Emma [Slater]has been a great friend, a great coach, a great confidant, and emotionally, it’s just been a great journey as well. So on every aspect, it’s been solid.”
Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Umanksy also revealed how his family has been “so supportive” during his run on the show. He shared that his mother and his daughters have been regulars in the stands.
“Kyle [Richards]has been supportive,” he added of his wife, who is hecurrently separatedfrom. “Despite the fact that she hasn’t been here, she’s had her own stuff going on and what have you, but everybody’s been super supportive.”
Mauricio Umanksy and Kyle Richards with their children.JB Lacroix/WireImage
JB Lacroix/WireImage
Back in July, PEOPLE confirmed that Richards and Umansky wereseparating after 27 years of marriage.
“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof,” a source close to the couple revealed at the time. “They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.”
Despite their troubles, Umansky previously insisted he and Richards wereworking on their marriage.
“We’ve been married for 27 years. We’re having a bit of a rough patch,” he told PEOPLE in early October, adding that “sometimes life throws you different things” and “you’ve gotta work through it.”
“She and I currently are separated, but we are not throwing in the towel,” he went on. “We’re not just saying that to say that. We actually are not yet throwing in the towel.”
Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards attend Bravo’s premiere party for “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 9.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
While he continued to fight for his marriage and compete onDWTS, Umansky sparked romance rumors with Slater after they werespotted holding handsafter leaving a sushi restaurant in Beverly Hills.
TheDancing with the Starsduo lateraddressed the speculationin a video shared to Umansky’s Instagram Story, and shut down any romance rumors.
“We are not dating,” he said. “We are really good friends. We’ve been dancing together now for six weeks, four hours a day, every single day.”
“It’s intense, like you really form a very, very special bond and I think we have similar personalities,” Slater agreed, noting how their relationship is “super supportive.”
“We’re definitely there for each other and it’s beautiful. That’s a great thing,” she added.
Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater.Vivien Killilea/Getty
Vivien Killilea/Getty
“You know, just to clarify, we went to a restaurant to go get some sushi right after rehearsal. We were in our rehearsal clothes. Lots of the stories are wrong,” the real estate mogul continued.
“The paparazzi caught, you know, that moment and it’s become a blown-out moment,” he concluded.
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