The premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14 has brought Dorit Kemsley’s personal life into the spotlight, particularly her separation from husband PK Kemsley. Throughout this emotional chapter, Dorit has remained open and transparent about the struggles they faced in their marriage, especially regarding PK’s past issues with alcohol. And PK isn’t very pleased.
Dorit’s decision to speak about PK Kemsley’s alcoholism on screen has drawn attention, particularly when she discussed the impact it had on their relationship. PK himself, during a recent appearance on Bravo’s Hot Mic podcast, expressed frustration with some of the comments Dorit made, including her statement that he was a “full-blown alcoholic.” He explained that although his alcoholism was a component in the dissolution of their marriage, he believes it is too simplistic to label him as a “full-blown alcoholic” without considering the nuances of the situation.
“I was shocked, disappointed, and upset [about] what Dorit had to say,” PK shared, acknowledging the emotional toll of his struggles. He also made it clear that he has made significant strides in his recovery, proudly stating that he has been sober for a year.
PK himself acknowledged that alcoholism was only a “component” of their separation, explaining that the cause of their marital issues is much deeper than addiction. “Dorit’s lack of understanding about sobriety is not her fault. She hasn’t invested in it, and it’s not something, you know, she hasn’t worked a program and hasn’t done what I’ve done. So there is no fully blown alcoholic. You’re either an alcoholic or you’re not.”
PK continued, “Obviously, my alcoholism had an element of responsibility in relation to the breakdown of our marriage. But that was just a component. If you understand the disease, alcoholism is a symptom. It’s not a cause. So the reality is you have to get to what the cause was underneath. So it’s just not as simple as to say, ‘He was a fully blown alcoholic. That’s why we’re separated.'”
However, Dorit’s words have been consistent in portraying her emotional distress and the difficult decisions that led to the split. In a season premiere that has already generated significant buzz, Dorit spoke candidly about the struggles they faced, including bankruptcies, gambling debts, and PK’s past behavior. “The bankruptcy and all the gambling debts were well before I met her and then the thing for me, because I’ve recovered, from all of the things that have happened in my extraordinary career, I’ve recovered from anything. I haven’t gambled since 2008. I don’t drink. The bankruptcy was 2010 all of that was past, past history.”
“Dorit is on TV talking about the darkest times in my life and suggesting that she held my hand through them, it’s difficult to watch sometimes, particularly when she wasn’t with me when it happened.”
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