Mauricio Umansky has opened up about the tension that arose when he and his daughter Alexia appeared together on the Fox reality series Special Forces: World's Toughest Test. In recent interviews, Umansky said his ex-wife Kyle Richards was 'freaking out' about the decision, and he even joked that he feared she would 'kill' him for taking their daughter on the grueling show.
The series puts celebrities through a version of special forces selection, with intense physical and mental challenges. Umansky and Alexia both participated in a recent season, and he described the experience as demanding for both of them. He noted that Kyle's concern was primarily about Alexia's safety and the harsh conditions of the show.
Umansky and Richards, who separated in 2023 after 27 years of marriage, have continued to co-parent their daughters. Despite the divorce, Umansky said the family remains close, and he understood Kyle's protective reaction as a mother. He added that Alexia ultimately handled the experience well and that he was proud of her.
The comments add to the public narrative around the former couple, who have both moved on since their split. Umansky has been linked to other relationships, while Richards has also been in the news for her own personal life. Neither has publicly commented further on the Special Forces remarks.
