'Dorit Kemsley Seeks Divorce from P.K. Following Alleged Shana Wall Sightings'

Dorit Kemsley is officially separating from her spouse Paul "P.K." Kemsley .

The resident fashionista on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, 48, initiated legal proceedings for divorce from her 57-year-old British husband at the Los Angeles Superior Court on April 25, roughly two weeks following the conclusion of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Season 14 on Bravo.

The move follows multiple media outlets reporting that the The ex-husband of the founding member from Beverly Beach was spotted in photos embracing and hand-in-hand with another person formerly associated with the area. "Amazing Race" contestant Shana Wall . USA TODAY reached out to reps for the Kemsleys. A rep for Wall could not be reached for comment.

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The couple has a son named Jagger, who is 11 years old, and a daughter named Phoenix, who is 9 years old. Kemsley is seeking both legal and physical custody of their two children. Additionally, due to irreconcilable differences, Kemsley is asking her former partner to cover her legal expenses.

About a year back, on May 9, the Kemsleys declared they would be pausing their marriage.

"Real Housewives" celebrities Dorit, P.K. Kemsley announces 'temporary separation' from spouse

"As a couple, we've faced numerous speculations regarding our marriage. We've encountered many challenges over the last several years and keep working through them as individuals who deeply care for one another and jointly raise two wonderful kids," the message posted on Kemsley's Instagram story stated.

"The two of us have decided, after much consideration, to create space and reassess our relationship as we put our focus on nurturing our children. This choice was not easy but aims at protecting our strong bond and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for them. We value your understanding and encouragement as we navigate through this process together," they stated.

The Kemsleys' marital storylines have been a significant wellspring of dramatic tension on 'RHOBH'.

Kemsley initially became part of the "RHOBH" cast in 2016 as a diamond-holder.

In 2021, the Los Angeles Police Department verified that Dorit Kemsley was the target of a home intrusion on Wednesday night in the affluent Encino area of the city.

The incident was covered in Season 12 of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and the impact of the theft on the Kemsleys' relationship has since been documented in later episodes.

The strain and separation in the Kemsleys' marriage turned into significant drama on the latest season of "Beverly Hills," concluding on April 15. The announcement about their divorce came just a week following Kemsley’s revelation last year. "Housewives" co-actor and former close companion Kyle Richards eliminated her spouse, a real estate tycoon Mauricio Umansky's surname from her Instagram biography.

Kemsley archnemesis and actress Garcelle Beauvais announced her departure from "RHOBH" in an Instagram post March 25, before the show's three-part reunion began airing. Beauvais walked off the set and has since unfollowed her fellow diamond holders Kemsley, Richards, Bozoma Saint John , Erika Jayne Girardi and Sutton Stracke .

Oscar nominee Jennifer Tilly and Richards' sister, the socialite Kathy Hilton , start as friends among the cast members along with the remaining diamond holders on "RHOBH."

Who is Shanna Wall?

Wall competed on Season 12 of CBS reality adventure competition "The Amazing Race" in 2007 and 2008 next to her friend Jennifer McCall As the duo ranked 7th out of 10 teams following their elimination in week five.

Having now become a certified sommelier, she was formerly associated with "American Idol" and "Wheel of Fortune" host Ryan Seacrest in the early 2000s.

Contributing: Taijuan Moorman

The article initially appeared on USA TODAY: "Real Housewives" cast member Dorit Kemsley has filed for divorce from P.K. following sightings of Shana Wall.