Kandi Burruss left fans speechless after announcing her split from her husband Todd Tucker. The reality star spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about the decision and said she’s ready to start a new chapter after more than a decade of marriage.
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Kandi Burruss Opens Up About Ending Marriage With Todd Tucker
On Friday, November 21, PEOPLE shared Kandi Burruss’ exclusive statement, in which she revealed that she and Todd Tucker are going their separate ways after eleven years of marriage. Kandi told the outlet that deciding to get a divorce was a tough choice, but she’s focused on co-parenting their children in a healthy, positive way.
“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 co-parenting with love and respect,” Kandi told PEOPLE.
Additionally, the former ‘RHOA’ star said she’s looking forward to starting a new chapter and asked for grace as she navigates through the transition. “I’m stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth. I’m grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the years.” Burruss continued, “I ask for privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family.”
More About Todd & Kandi’s Relationship History
Fans might recall that Kandi and Todd met while filming season four of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ in 2011. PEOPLE reports that they got engaged in January 2013 and later tied the knot in April 2014. The couple has two children together: a 9-year-old son, Ace and a 5-year-old daughter, Blaze. They also each have children from previous relationships — Burruss has a 23-year-old daughter, Riley, and Tucker has a 29-year-old daughter, Kaela. Kandi and Todd also have several business ventures together — a soul food restaurant chain in Georgia and a trucking company. The pair even gave folks an exclusive look inside their family life in one season of their very own reality series, ‘Kandi & The Gang’
Social Media Reacts To Kandi & Todd’s Split
After TSR shared the news about Kandi and Todd’s breakup, fans flooded the comment section with reactions. Folks couldn’t believe the couple was really separating and kept hoping it was a bad joke.
Instagram user @http.savannahl wrote, “Wowwwwwwww. This is one couple I wanted to see beat the odds – after all of what Kandi’s mom was saying on the show their union! SMH 🙏🏾”
Instagram user @imerickrobinson wrote, “Sending love to them both. I hate to read this. Prayers to both of them and their family. 🙏🏾”
While Instagram user @libragirl1016 wrote, “It seemed like Todd and Kandi were really solid. Definitely didn’t see this one coming.”
Then Instagram user @sav_vu88 wrote, “NOOOOOO i just got done re watching RHOA , im sad for them smh.”
Another Instagram user @paging_dr.a wrote, “Folks keep saying Mama Joyce was right, but I’m sure her actions likely had a part in this.”
Instagram user @sweeneestyleblogger wrote, “I hate to hear this! 😔”
Then another Instagram user @ko_bangaa wrote, “Mercury must be in Gatorade.”
Finally, Instagram user @britnyhorton wrote, “No. No. No. No. No.”
