RHOBH's Kyle Richards accused of 'queer baiting' in steamy music video

13 August 2023 , 10:33

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Morgan Wade and Kyle Richards almost snog in a racy new video

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards has been accused of "queer baiting" in a steamy music video with her alleged "girlfriend".

Kyle, 54, who is thought to have separated from her husband Mauricio Umansky after reports swirled at the start of July, plays the love interest of country singer Morgan Wade, 28, in a steamy music video. The two bombshells, who are close friends and have sparked dating rumours since Kyle's rumoured split, can be seen acting as love interests for Morgan's song Fall in Love With Me.

The track came out last week, ahead of Morgan's album Psychopath, which will be released later this month. However, in the video for Fall in Love With Me, Kyle and Morgan can be seen looking smitten as they act in the "steamy" short film where the duo can bee seen in a bubble bath together, as well as doing regular household chores as a fully fledged couple.

Kyle Richards plays the role of Morgan Wade's love interest in a new music video (YouTube/ Morgan Wade)

Elsewhere in the video, the two brunette beauties then even almost lock lips, which left fans feeling hot under the collar. Another scene of the music video that had the same effect was when the pair fed each other whipped cream and fruit while donning lingerie.

But although the video has been met with a hugely positive reception, some fans and critics have been quick to accuse Kyle of "queer baiting" which is described as "a marketing technique for fiction and entertainment in which creators hint at, but then do not depict, same-sex romance or other LGBTQ+ representation".

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The pair can be seen almost locking lips (YouTube/ Morgan Wade)

Taking to Reddit, one critic penned: "If she's not in an actual lesbian relationship with Morgan Wade, this is baiting." While another echoed: "I think it’s all a publicity stunt to get people to watch next season of RHOBH!!"

Meanwhile, one person commented on the YouTube video with: "Omg I love this so much. Y’all are so funny. Trolling everyone. I hope it’s real. Y’all look so cute together." Another then said: "I wouldn't be mad if this relationship happened. Lol. They look good together & there's obviously hella chemistry between them."

A third person then offered: "Love it! They both look absolutely gorgeous. Love the song and the chemistry. Together or not they seem to be having so much fun. And that's what its all about, isn't it." While a fourth added: "That is natural chemistry. Not acting. Going to be really interesting to see how this all shakes out."

Fans have gone wild in the comments of the video, as well as elsewhere on social media (YouTube/ Morgan Wade)

Last month Page Six reported that Kyle spoke to paparazzi in West Hollywood, with her addressing her alleged relationship with Morgan. "We are very good friends," she told paps. Kyle was then asked if the rumours regarding a romantic relationship with Morgan were just rumours, with her confirming "yes".

With the paparazzi continuing to quiz the star, they were quick to ask Kyle about their matching heart-shaped tattoos, which led to the RHOBH star pointing to her best pal and former co-star Teddi Mellencamp and saying: "We have matching tattoos too".

Kyle then said that Morgan is "not the only one" she has matching tattoos with.

This comes as Kyle and Mauricio have endured separation speculation, which led them to issue a statement last month. The couple denied divorce rumours in it, though shared that they'd had a "challenging" year together.

The RHOBH stars got engaged in the same year that they met, with them getting hitched in January 1996. Kyle and Mauricio then welcomed three daughters together - Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23 and Portia, 15.

Mollie Quirk