Dorit Kemsley, the star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has officially filed for divorce from her husband of ten years, the English businessman Paul PK Kemsley. The filing, which occurred on a Friday, seeks sole custody of their two children and requests spousal support. At 48 years old, Dorit cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the dissolution of their marriage, which has attracted significant media attention.
The couple shares two children: an 11-year-old son named Jagger and a 9-year-old daughter named Phoenix. The divorce filing came just a day after PK Kemsley was spotted on a romantic date with Shana Wall, a former contestant from Season 12 of The Amazing Race, according to E! News.
Although PK Kemsley was invited to the Season 14 reunion, he chose not to attend. In a statement, he expressed that he did not believe engaging with Dorit in that setting would be beneficial. He also addressed some mischaracterizations made by Dorit, particularly her assertion that he is a bad father. “That statement is both heartbreaking and false,” he said, emphasizing the impact of such claims on their children.
Dorit revealed during the reunion that her children now see their father on Saturday nights, provided he is in town. The couple's separation was first hinted at in a May 2024 Instagram post, which has since been deleted. In the post, Dorit described their mutual decision to take time apart as a way to safeguard their deep friendship and create a harmonious environment for their children. This decision was made with the intention of reevaluating their relationship while prioritizing their children’s well-being.
The unfolding of this situation continues to attract attention from fans and media alike, as the dynamics of their relationship evolve amidst their separation and divorce proceedings.
