Mauricio Umansky Professes Love for Ex Kyle Richards in Divorce Update

Of course, Mauricio acknowledged that going through a breakup in the public eye can have a downside—”It’s not fun, everybody asking and wondering”—he hopes their cordial uncoupling can help others become friendly exes too.

“If we can teach anybody anything,” the real estate mogul explained, “it’s how to do it with elegance and dignity and have respect for each other.”

As for continued speculation the former couple might be headed for a reconciliation, Mauricio confirmed he and Kyle are not getting back together—for now, at least.

“We just take it day at a time right now,” he told E! before adding with a laugh, “I’m not going to give you any insight that I don’t have yet.”

The Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test contestant does, however, have plenty of insight on what it’s like training for season five of Fox’s grueling reality competition series.

And while he admitted Kyle was not happy when he and Alexia signed up for the show, the experience they shared in the jungles of Malaysia was worth more than a shopping spree down Rodeo Drive.

“Alexia wanted to go on her own, let’s just be clear with that,” Mauricio explained. “She’s an absolute badass. I’m so proud of her. To have that moment between father and daughter and to share a moment like this, it’s so intense and physically challenging, mentally challenging, uncomfortable. But to be there, it’s priceless.”

Mauricio added, “It was the most incredible experience on the planet.”

See Mauricio and Alexia’s journeys continue when Special Forces airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Fox. And catch new episodes of Hot Goss every Thursday at 11 a.m. PT on E! Online and @eentertainment YouTube!

In the meantime, keep reading for a closer look at Kyle and Mauricio’s family photos.