Emma Slater and Mauricio Umansky.
Getty Images (2)dancing with the Stars Supporter emma slater thinks she’ll always have her ex mauricio umansky In his corner.
“I really think Mauricio is someone who will always be in my life,” Slater, 35, exclusively revealed. us weekly Friday, May 10 at the Race to Erase MS Gala at the Fairmont Century Plaza. “We really click. We went through tough times at the same time and were each other’s confidants. It was really nice weather. It’s difficult for both of us, but we’re really grateful that we have each other.
Slater was partnered with Umansky, 53, for season 32 of the ballroom dancing competition. At the time, he had recently separated from his wife. kyle richards, Meanwhile, Slater was already married to partner dwts Supporter sasha farber And filed for divorce in February 2023. ,dwts Rehearsals for Season 32 began the following summer, but it is unclear whether her “difficult” journey was related to the divorce.)
“You get really close to your partners over the course of the season,” Slater explained. We on Friday. “He is such a wonderful person. We have such a good friendship that his coming means a lot [DWTS] Tour as well as support.”
At the end of season 32, Slater and several of his fellow pro dancers toured the United States. Umansky came to watch the live show in March.
“It’s great to have Mauricio come and see it dancing with the Stars Tour,” Slater said loudly.
Slater and Umansky’s friendship sparked speculation among fans, who noted their intense stage chemistry. They were also seen holding hands during rehearsals, but they put an end to dating rumours.
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“For complete clarity, we are not datingUmansky previously said in an October 2023 Instagram Story video. “We’ve been dancing together for six weeks, four hours every day.”
Slater gushed at the time that they share “similar personalities” and are very “supportive” of each other.
Umansky used dwts – He was eliminated on the October 31, 2023 broadcast to help her deal with her recent breakup. We It was confirmed in July 2023 that she and Richards, 55, had separated shortly before, denying the involvement of a third party.
Umansky and Richards, who have three daughters, have not yet filed for divorce Buying Beverly Hills The star recently moved out.
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“Kyle and Mauricio have been living separately for the past few months and he is also living [in a new condo], A source exclusively told We earlier this month. “They’ve both been traveling a lot lately, so it’s working for them not to be under one roof.”
shortly after We Richards officially broke the news of Umansky’s new pad removed his last name From her social media bios.
With reporting from Mike Vulpo
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