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During the Season 13 reunion of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, cast member Dorit Kemsley said that she and her husband Paul ‘PK’ Kemsley were “better than ever,” so it came as a surprise when the two issued a joint statement in their Instagram accounts announcing their separation. “We as a couple have been subject to a lot of speculation about our marriage,” the former couple wrote. “We have had our struggles over the last few years and continue to work through them as two people who love each other and share two amazing children together.”
“To safeguard our deep friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for our children we have made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart and reevaluate our relationship while we prioritize our children. We appreciate your love and support while we continue to do the work necessary throughout this journey,” the statement concluded. “With love, Dorit and PK.”
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Now while the reason for the separation might be under speculation, one reason the announcement happened because of a Daily Mail report that Bravo was planning to demote her to a friend of the cast with just 3 episodes if she didn’t come clean about what was going on in her relationship. “She wants to be a full time cast member on the show, but she does not want to explain that she is on a break with PK and he has temporarily moved out of the house,” the source said. “She really does not want to be seen as a single mother in Beverly Hills, because once you are labeled that you don’t get invited to as many parties, you lose friends, you are an insider.”
The inside source for The Daily Mail said that it was her husband’s Hollywood relationships that kept Dorit from separating from her husband sooner. “He has a lot of celebrity friends and pull, so she doesn’t want to lose him at the end of the day,” the insider said. “And it’s not just about power. She also does not want the world to know she failed at her marriage.” The source continued, “And the kids don’t really know they are on a break either, they think papa has just taken some time away from the home for business. She worries about the kids.”
As someone who recently hugged a friend that told me they were having a divorce where I said I know how difficult that can be to come out and tell the world because everyone feels entitled to that information, I can relate to the struggle of whether to come clean or not. The problem is this is a show literally about marriage. The word Housewives is in the title so it’s kind of hard to avoid. “Does she become a “friend” and try to repair her marriage in secret? Or does she spill the beans about her break with PK and expose all the ugly details and get a bigger part on her show?” the source said. “She loves PK so it’s very hard for her. She wants to stay married to him.” The insider continued, “He loves that she is fun and beautiful, she loves that he is business savvy and has a zillion friends.”
Personally the last relationship I had that ended, I just started blocking long time friends for choosing to be a**holes. I would say it doesn’t hurt being paid to talk about it so Dorit, keep that full time paycheck and be vulnerable. It’s better to be vulnerable and paid than not. The couple have been together since 2015 and has always been very defensive of her marriage as though she was trying to prevent trouble from brewing. But that’s reality tv for you. Relationships aren’t known for being able to last it and we’re sure she’s aware of that as well. As far back as 2020 during a Watch What Happens Live episode she told Andy Cohen they weren’t divorcing. For what it’s worth, she survivied COVID and an entire 4 more years which is an accomplishment in and of itself. We look forward to seeing how this plays out next season on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
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