Just like reality TV, the Kandi Burruss-Todd Tucker divorce saga continues to take new turns.
In a bombshell revelation that’s sending shockwaves through the reality TV world, it’s been reported that Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss is ending her 11-year marriage to producer Todd Tucker after discovering he had been secretly communicating with other women.
The split, which sources say has been “brewing for a while,” was officially announced by Burruss just weeks ago, but new details emerging from insiders paint a picture of betrayal and long-simmering marital strife.
According to people close to the couple, the final straw came when Burruss uncovered Tucker’s alleged behind-the-back flirtations.
Kandi Burruss-Todd Tucker Divorce: Betrayal, Brewing Tensions, and a Battle for Privacy
“Kandi and Todd had been having marriage troubles for a while now. Kandi was not happy because she found out that Todd had been talking to other women behind her back,” a source told PEOPLE exclusively. “She had no idea.”
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, 49, filed for divorce on November 21, 2025, in a move that stunned fans who had long viewed the couple as a powerhouse duo. Burruss and Tucker, 52, first crossed paths in 2011 when he worked as a producer on RHOA Season 4.
Their whirlwind romance led to an engagement in 2013 and a lavish wedding the following year. Over the next decade, they built an empire together—launching businesses like the Old Lady Gang restaurant chain and collaborating on Broadway productions, including the 2025 revival of Othello. They also welcomed two children: son Ace, 9, and daughter Blaze, 6.
United In Front of the Cameras, But ‘Growing Apart’
But beneath the glitz, cracks had been forming. Sources close to the pair tell TMZ that the couple separated amicably a few months ago after “growing apart,” with no major drama—at least initially. Burruss addressed the split during an emotional Amazon Live stream on November 24, admitting the decision had been weighing on her for months.
Kandi Speaks Out
“To be clear, yes, I filed Friday, but this is something that has, you know, been brewing for a while,” she said, her voice cracking. “All the times you’ve seen me smiling online meant nothing. I’ve been going through it. Life has been life-ing me.
“In a heartfelt statement to PEOPLE, Burruss emphasized her priorities amid the turmoil: “After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce. This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be and coparenting with love and respect.”
Tucker has not publicly commented, but representatives confirmed the amicable nature of the separation.
Public glimpses of their post-split dynamic offered a mix of hope and heartbreak. Just days after the filing, the couple reunited to celebrate Blaze’s 6th birthday, with both parents sharing loving tributes on social media.
Tucker posted a sweet note: “Happy Birthday to my Baby Blaze! She my Beautiful little princess! She warms my heart every time I see her… Daddy loves you with all his heart!!!”
A Brief Holiday Reunion
Burruss, meanwhile, spent Thanksgiving with Tucker and the kids in Atlanta, quickly clarifying on Instagram after fans speculated about his absence from a family photo: “Before anyone assumes anything Todd came earlier to eat with us but he wasn’t there for the pic.
He was not left out or anything like that.”Yet, as the dust settles, the divorce is taking a contentious turn in the courtroom.
According to court documents, Tucker has demanded physical custody of Ace and Blaze, citing Burruss’s recent work commitments in New York that have kept her away from Atlanta for months.
He has also challenged the validity of their prenup, potentially complicating asset division in their multimillion-dollar empire. In response, Burruss has fired back by submitting RHOA clips to bolster her case, including past footage of family tensions involving her late mother, Joyce Withrow, who notoriously clashed with Tucker.
Adding fuel to the legal fire, Burruss filed a motion on December 3 to seal the entire divorce case from public view—a move insiders say stems from her desire to shield their children from relentless media scrutiny.
“It seems like she doesn’t want everyone in the world gossiping about all of the details of her marriage’s collapse,” one source told Reality Tea. Whether a judge will grant the request remains unclear, especially given the high-profile nature of the couple and Tucker’s lack of response so far.Fans have flooded social media with support, with Reddit threads buzzing about the end of an era.
Public Reaction
“Well, after all the rumors, it’s finally confirmed,” one user lamented on r/BravoRealHousewives. “I wish Kandi hadn’t roped herself in with having kids with Todd because now… she’ll have to deal with custody, coparenting and child support issues.”
Others praised Burruss’s resilience, noting her decision to drop “Tucker” from her professional name, reverting to simply “Kandi Burruss.”
As Burruss steps into what she calls a “new chapter,” focusing on her music, businesses, and blended family—which includes her daughter Riley, 22, from a previous relationship and Tucker’s daughter Kaela, 28—the entertainment world watches closely. Despite the pain, she insists there are no regrets:
“Todd and I were together, our marriage lasted 11 years, we were together like, 14. We’ve got two wonderful, beautiful children. I have no regrets… Sometimes things don’t work out, and it just is what it is.”
Final Word
For now, the former power couple appears committed to co-parenting with grace, but with infidelity allegations, custody battles, and sealed secrets in play, this story is far from over.