Kyle Richards gets support from her gal pals during a hike in LA after her husband Mauricio Umansky confirmed their separation

Kyle Richards kept her chin up as she was spotted on a hike in LA on Monday after her husband Mauricio Umansky confirmed their separation.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 54, cut a sporty figure in a black tank top and black leggings for the outdoor excursion.

With a black beanie and dark sunglasses, the gorgeous star kept a low profile and looked somber.

She appeared to be comforted by a group of friends for the hike, as they kept close to the actress and lavished her with hugs. 

The group therapy session comes after Mauricio, 53, confirmed that he and Kyle are separated at the moment, per TMZ. 

However, the real estate mogul told the outlet, ‘Divorce is not part of our conversation right now.’

He added, ‘We are dealing with a separation.’ 

With almost 3 decades of marriage under their belt – the couple married in 1996 – Mauricio also insisted that the couple aren’t set to bid adieu. 

‘We are not ready to throw the towel in yet.’ 

He also made sure to squash the rumors of Kyle’s alleged romance with country singer Morgan Wade, 28. 

Noting that the pair were, ‘really great friends,’ he said, ‘They are filming stuff together, they’re doing things together…They are not in a relationship.’

News of Kyle and Mauricio’s marriage being on the rocks was reported back in July. 

Soon after, the pair released a joint statement to their Instagram accounts.

Sporty chic: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 54, cut a sporty figure in a black tank top and black leggings for the outdoor excursion

Friend support: She appeared to be comforted by a group of friends for the hike, as they kept close to the actress and lavished her with hugs

‘Any claims regarding us divorcing are untrue,’ they wrote.

‘However, yes, we have had a rough year, the most challenging one of our marriage.’ 

They added, ‘There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part.’

Amidst the reports of a breakup, some fans began speculating that Kyle had been having an affair with Morgan. 

On the rocks:  With almost 3 decades of marriage under their belt – the couple married in 1996 – Mauricio also insisted that the couple aren’t set to bid adieu (pictured 2017)

However, Kyle declared that the two were just ‘good friends’ and that the cheating allegations were ‘rumors’. 

Kyle and Mauricio tied the knot in January 1996. 

They have three daughters together: Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15. 

Kyle also has a daughter, Farrah, 34, from her first marriage to Guraish Aldjufrie.