Nick Viall Gives His Truth On Mauricio Unmansky’s ‘DWTS’ Affair

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Nick Viall is well known for Bachelor Nation, but he also competed in Dancing with the Stars. Therefore, his opinion counts when it comes to the rumored romance between Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater. On his Viall Files podcast, he claimed he knows why they held hands in public. Is it because they are falling in love? Read on to find out what the former Bachelor lead thinks.

Nick Viall Keeps His Eye On Mauricio Umanksy & Emma Slater

Just about everyone who follows The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills thinks that Mauricio and his wife, Kyle Richards are an odd-ball couple. That is because they separated, but they’ve been living together. In fact, they recently vacationed happily with the kids. Additionally, he shouted out his family once he started performing in Dancing with the Stars.

Nick Viall obviously heard all the rumors about Real Housewives of Beverly HillsMauricio and pro-dancer Emma Slater. Apparently, off stage, they have been going for dinner, holding hands, and reportedly kissing. Is that cheating? Well, it’s hard to say, because Kyle Richards already admitted that they separated. While it upset her, perhaps what the Bachelor Nation star recently said might mollify the Bravo star’s broken heart.

DWTS Veteran Nick Viall Talks About Mauricio’s Romance

The Viall Files is a very popular podcast and people who tuned in on Thursday heard him discussing Emma Slater and Kyles ex. Mauricio allegedly claimed that he joined Dancing with the Stars because of personal reasons. Of course, that could be about Kyle Richards and it could also be a break from his business concerns. Certainly, he didn’t join the cast to start a new romance.

Bachelor Nation Nick Viall On Why Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater Held Hands - Dancing with the Stars - YouTube
Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater performing together  – Dancing with the Stars YouTube

US Weekly explained that during his podcast, Nick Viall was “asked by his cohost…whether there was “any reason” for DWTS partners to get cozy outside of the ballroom.” Well, it turns out that he thinks it’s all just plain theater. In fact, he doubts that a romantic spark at all. Mind you if something sparked, he does agree that it might work out for them.

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Star Wants Votes?

Nick Viall, who went on DWTS after his seasons on Bachelor Nation noted that votes count. He said, “[Dancing with the Stars fans]… love a good couple romance type of thing, you know? And some people play it up [while] some of it is real. People have gotten married [to their] pro partners in the past. Some people just fake relationships.” So, in his opinion, holding hands is just them looking “for votes.” 

What are your thoughts about Nick Viall’s assumption that Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater held hands to get more votes? Do you think there’s anything behind the romance? Might hand-holding potentially lead to more than that? Are you excited to see them perform on Dancing with the Stars? Sound off in the comments below and come back here for more about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, DWTS, and Bachelor Nation.

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