Longtime RHOBH Couple Announces Split

Heavy RHOBH News.

“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Dorit Kemsley and her husband, Paul “PK” Kemsley revealed they have chosen “to take some time apart.”

In a May 9 Instagram upload, Dorit Kemsley shared a statement from her and her husband. According to the statement, the Kemsleys “have had [their] struggles over the last few years,” but made the effort to “work through them.” The estranged couple, however, wrote that they “made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart.”

The RHOBH stars explained that they have chosen to separate “to safe guard [their] friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for [their] children,” Phoenix Kemsley and Jagger Kemsley. They also stated that they want to “prioritize [their] children” while they navigate their split. In addition, the Bravo personalities expressed gratitude toward understanding fans.

“We appreciate your love and continued support while we continue to do the work necessary throughout this journey,” read a portion of the post.

Dorit Kemsley Spoke About Her Marriage in a February 2024 Episode of the ‘RHOBH After Show’

During a February 2024 episode of the “RHOBH After Show,” Dorit Kemsley spoke about having difficulty in her marriage to her husband, whom she wed in 2015. She explained that she was unhappy with PK Kemsley after her 2021 home invasion because “he was not physically around.” She said, however, she and the father of her children “decided to press reset” on their marriage and “were in a much better place.”

Dorit Kemsley also stated that she was aware rumors had circulated that she and PK Kemsley had separated. She noted that she and her husband decided to “put out a joint statement” in October 2023 to deny the rumors about their marriage.

“The rumors are false. PK and I — we have had our struggles and we’ve worked through them,” said Dorit Kemsley.

The fashion designer also suggested she believed she and her husband would remain together as a couple.

“PK and I are good. We’re going to be good. We’re going to be great. Please God,” continued the mother of two.

Dorit Kemsley stated, however, that if she and her husband were to break up, they would be forthcoming with the information.

“We will be the ones to say, ‘Listen, we’ve decided to part ways,'” said the RHOBH star.

The Kemsleys Spoke About Filming RHOBH in February 2024

The now-estranged couple mentioned their problems in a February 2024 interview on “Bravo’s Hot Mic” podcast. Dorit Kemsley stated that her husband was “sensitive” to the fact that she is a RHOBH star, not him.

“He doesn’t want to be in the shadows,” said Dorit Kemsley.

PK Kemsley interjected that he was frustrated because his wife had wanted him to film for RHOBH season 13, unlike past seasons.

“This season, ‘You’ve not been around. You should have done this.’ Last season, ‘It’s the Housewives, you’re not needed.’ Which one is it?” asked the father of five.

Dorit Kemsley Opened up About the Start of Her Relationship With Paul ‘PK’ Kemsley

During an appearance on a March 2024 episode of “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast,” Dorit Kemsley discussed the beginning of her relationship with PK Kemsley. She stated that she was engaged twice before meeting the father of five, who was in the middle of his divorce from his first wife, Loretta Gold. The reality television personality explained that she was not initially interested in pursuing PK Kemsley. She stated, however, that when they went on their first date in 2011, she realized they had a special connection.

“We had the best time. And really from that night, we were inseparable,” said the 47-year-old.