Riley Burruss on the Hard Reality of Her Parents' Divorce

Speaking on Sirius XM’s Today show, the Next Gen NYC star admitted that navigating the separation has been a confusing year of adaptation. She noted that people often overlook how a divorce ripples outward, affecting children and extended family far beyond the two individuals signing the papers. Despite the volatility, the experience has shifted her perspective on her mother. Riley described watching Kandi handle the transition with a level of courage and self-protection she had not fully witnessed before, highlighting the lengths to which the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star goes to shield her children from the fallout.

Kandi announced the separation shortly after BravoCon 2025, marking the end of a relationship that had been heavily documented on television for years. While viewers were familiar with the couple’s past friction over prenuptial agreements and business logistics, Kandi has maintained that she holds no regrets about the union. Following the split, the singer and producer channeled her energy into a Broadway role in & Juliet. She credited the performance, particularly the song F-ckin Perfect, with helping her move past the self-doubt that often hides behind a polished public persona. For the family, the focus remains on navigating this new chapter privately while adjusting to a house that is no longer the same.