This is not a scheme that Todd set up; Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are parting ways. The former Real Housewife of Atlanta shared the news Friday with PEOPLE, noting that the decision came after “deep thought and a lot of prayer.”

“This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect,” Burruss said, adding that she’s “stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth.” She also asked for “privacy, grace, and understanding” as their family adjusts.

Kandi & Tod Denied Divorce Rumors In 2024

The split confirmation comes after Kandi and Todd dispelled divorce rumors last year, telling Us Weekly that a blind item about them was untrue.

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