Erika Jayne protects Kyle Richards from criticism over his secret love life

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne rushes to defend his co-star, Kyle Richardsafter the latter received backlash from fans and co-stars over her reluctance to talk about her recent relationship. In a new interview, Jayne, 54, defended Richards, who has been on the show since 2010, suggesting her position was difficult. “I know what Kyle went through,” she said. “So to watch her take that step and be able to say what was on her heart, I think that was very brave of her.” On the most recent episode of Bravo’s “RHOBH,” Richards opened up about the heartbreak she experienced when her last relationship, reportedly with country singer Morgan Wade, ended abruptly.

According to a previous report from The explosionIn a Season 15 episode of “RHOBH,” Richards revealed that she fell in love after her split from her husband, Mauricio Umansky. However, things came to a halt after their relationship was thrust into the spotlight. “I just don’t think that, unfortunately, our lifestyles and, like I said, the timeline were aligned,” Richards said. “All the speculation and gossip and talking is what finally ended it all.”

Although Richards does not name her ex-partner, viewers believe she is referring to Wade, who appeared in previous episodes of the series and has also made various appearances on Richards’ social media accounts. Speaking to producers during the episode, Richards expressed her frustration with some of her co-stars asking her for more details about her love life, even if the other person involved didn’t want it talked about. “It’s just complicated,” she said.

Richards was very emotional throughout the episode, telling producers that she had learned a lot about herself over the past three years. “Even though I’m sad about this relationship, I’m also very grateful. You lose yourself as a wife and a mother, and you can kind of forget who you are. And I learned a lot about myself during that time,” she said. Talk with Us every weekJayne recalls learning of Richards’ recent split, describing it as a “very painful” experience for the “Halloween” actress. She added: “There are so many.”

Continuing, Jayne defended Richards’ decision to be cautious about what she shares regarding her latest relationship, comparing the situation to his legal issues with her. disgraced husbandformer lawyer Tom Girardi, sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud. “The problem, and Kyle said this, if it was up to her, she would be more than happy to say it. There are other people involved here. They’re not on this show, and I think sometimes viewers forget,” Jayne said.

At another point, Jayne explained that she and her co-stars were prepared to take the heat from observers; however, they feel differently when it is their loved ones who are attacked. “We signed up, but they didn’t. You see part of our lives. We have lives that include other people, and that doesn’t necessarily mean including them on the show,” she said.

And while Jayne’s stance on protecting her family makes sense, other “Real Housewives” cast members feel that Richards and the Beverly Hills crew are treated differently than other women in the franchise.

In an episode of “Two Ts In A Pod”, Dolores Catania Since “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” expressed frustration with what appears to be a double standard in the Bravoverse.

“I’ll tell you this: Nobody gets away with what Beverly Hills gets away with,” Catania said. “By not talking about their lives.”

“A lot of people don’t want to be involved,” she continued. “I can name boyfriends who don’t want to get involved, but people are told, ‘So we need to rethink your status.'”