Crystal Kung Minkoff Has ‘Theories’ About Morgan Wade and Kyle Richards’ ‘Close Relationship’

Joining an established Real Housewives show is easier said than done.

That was the sentiment among Crystal Kung Minkoff, Dr. Wendy Osefo, Danielle Cabral, Julia Lemigova, Guerdy Abraira and Emily Simpson, who came together Saturday at BravoCon 2023 for a special discussion.

Moderated by Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Justin Sylvester, the panel titled Housewife2Housewife: The New Wave of Wives allowed cast members from all different cities to discuss their shared experiences of joining an established cast later in the game — and what their relationships with their co-stars are like.

During the fan Q&A portion of the panel, Minkoff was asked by a fan for her thoughts on country singer Morgan Wade, who sparked romance rumors with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards amid Richards' separation from husband Mauricio Umansky.

"Yes, I have met Morgan," Minkoff revealed. "It was very brief. I met her while filming, and she seemed lovely."

When asked by the fan, "What do you think is happening there?," Minkoff replied, "I have my theories, but I think they have a very close relationship. I do. I honestly do." (The audience was quick to erupt into cheers and gasps.)

The dating speculation began this summer after it was revealed that Richards and Umansky separated after 27 years of marriage. Though the married couple stated that they currently have no plans to divorce, Richards then appeared to get quite close to Wade. (The two have been seen together numerous times on Instagram.)

In August, the country singer announced on Instagram that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star would appear in her music video for the song "Fall in Love with Me." When the video was released, fans could see Wade and Richards coming this close to kissing one another. But instead, the pair moved into a kitchen where they decide to feed each other strawberries, watermelon and whipped cream.

As for the other Housewife2Housewife panelists at Saturday's BravoCon, they have all established themselves as important contributors to their respective shows.

Lemigova and Abraira have added spice to Miami, while Minkoff has added glitz and glam to Beverly Hills. Cabral quickly discovered feuds run deep in New Jersey when she had a front-row seat to Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice's difficult relationship. And Osefo and Simpson have become fan favorites in Potomac and Orange County, respectively.

Regardless of what city they call home, all the Bravo reality stars were making the most of BravoCon 2023 in Las Vegas where they could interact with fans at the expo, which continues through Sunday, Nov. 5. 

Some of the network's biggest names are attending the convention, including Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Richards, Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix and many more.