Mauricio Umansky, star of Buying Beverly Hills, recently addressed his departure from Rick Hilton's Hilton & Hyland to start his own real estate company, The Agency. In a preview for the upcoming season of the show, Umansky revealed that he felt he was not given the partnership he deserved at Hilton & Hyland, leading him to make the decision to strike out on his own in 2011.
Umansky emphasized that his choice to leave was purely a business decision and that there is no animosity on his part towards the Hilton family. He explained that he wanted to secure his family's future and pursue his own success, which ultimately led him to establish The Agency.
Paris Hilton, Umansky's niece, criticized him for allegedly leveraging the Hilton name to promote his show. However, Umansky maintained that his actions were driven by business considerations and not personal motives.
Umansky also mentioned that his estranged wife, Kyle Richards, was fully supportive of his decision to leave Hilton & Hyland. He acknowledged that the situation had strained his relationship with Rick Hilton, who is his brother-in-law, but expressed gratitude for Richards' unwavering support during the transition.
Paris Hilton responded to the situation on social media, expressing her displeasure with Umansky's actions and his use of the Hilton name for publicity. She highlighted her father's integrity and emphasized that the family was tired of Umansky's alleged exploitation of their name.
Despite the family dynamics at play, Umansky remains focused on his professional endeavors and the upcoming season of Buying Beverly Hills. The show, set to premiere on March 22 on Netflix, will delve into Umansky's real estate ventures and the challenges he faced in establishing his own company.
