--- title: "Andy Cohen Insists He Was Joking When Saying Mauricio Umansky Was ‘Available’ to Date" url: https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/21/andy-cohen-mauricio-umansky/ type: post date: 2023-07-21 modified: 2023-07-21 markdown_url: https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/21/andy-cohen-mauricio-umansky.md author: "Lara Sophia" --- # Andy Cohen Insists He Was Joking When Saying Mauricio Umansky Was ‘Available’ to Date ## Andy Cohen is clearing the air after receiving a lot of criticism over saying that Kyle Richards' husband, Mauricio Umansky, is "available" to date. Bravo's Andy Cohen is [walking back his recent comments](https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/20/andy-cohen-rhony-brynn-whitfield/) about [Mauricio Umansky](https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/12/rhobh-kyle-richards-fires-back-fans/) being single and ***"available"*** for *Real Housewives of New York* newbie [Brynn Whitfield](https://allabouttrh.com/category/the-real-housewives-of-new-york/brynn-whitfield/) to date. On Twitter, Andy Cohen insists he was just joking when saying [Kyle Richards](https://allabouttrh.com/category/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/kyle-richards/)’ husband is ***“available”*** to date. ***"I was being absolutely flip and cheeky - not serious on any level," ***Andy tweeted. ![Andy Cohen insists he was only joking about saying Kyle Richards](https://allabouttrh.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_7661-1200x364.jpg)Andy Cohen insists he was only joking about saying Kyle Richards' husband is single. As AllAboutTRH previously reported, [Andy Cohen](https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/11/rhobh-s13-kyle-richards-marriage/) told [Brynn Whitfield](https://allabouttrh.com/category/the-real-housewives-of-new-york/brynn-whitfield/) that Mauricio Umansky is on the market after the RHONY newbie admitted that she thinks he’s the ***“hottest Housewives husband”*** at the *[Real Housewives of New York](https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/19/the-real-housewives-of-new-york/)* season 14 premiere party. Check out Andy and Brynn's interaction below! > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu5hUibN626/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by All About TRH (@allabouttrh)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu5hUibN626/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) Andy's comment came on the heels of rumors that Kyle and Mauricio are separated. The RHOBH couple have denied split rumors but have admitted to going through a rough year in their marriage. ![RHOBH star Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky](https://allabouttrh.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kyle1-1200x856.jpg)Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Separate After 27 Years of Marriage ***“In regards to the news that came out about us today… Any claims regarding divorcing are untrue,” ***Kyle and Mauricio said in a [joint statement](https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/11/rhobh-s13-kyle-richards-marriage/). ***“However, yes, we have had a rough year. The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously.”*** Bravo also recently resumed [filming for season 13](https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/11/rhobh-s13-kyle-richards-marriage/) of RHOBH amid [Kyle and Mauricio](https://allabouttrh.com/2023/07/12/rhobh-kyle-richards-fires-back-fans/)‘s marital woes. Naturally, Bravo fans had a lot to say about Andy's comment and his decision to walk back his shady comment. ![Andy Cohen looking annoyed by the drama.](https://allabouttrh.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-06-09-at-7.53.47-AM-1200x690.png)Andy Cohen looks annoyed by the drama. ***"That was so disrespectful; Andy has no boundaries,"*** one fan quipped. ***"He REALLY has no loyalty. Jill, Teresa, Nene,"*** a second fan said. A third fan commented, ***"Bet Kyle didn't think it was 'flip and cheeky.'"*** ***"This man is MESSY! How can he make such a joke at a time like this for Kyle & Mau? I can't stand Andy!" ***a fourth fan wrote. Another fan noted: ***"I would imagine, even though he was obviously joking, would hurt Kyle, who he has a very long working relationship with."*** *[The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills](https://allabouttrh.com/category/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/) *is reportedly returning to Bravo for season 13 in late 2023. Some reports suggest season 13 will premiere on November 1. ## Thoughts on Andy retracting his comment? Sound off below!