Kandi Burruss, RHOA alum and Todd Tucker split after 11 years of marriage

Kandi Burruss, star of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ and her husband Todd Tucker have announced their separation after 11 years of marriage.

Burruss confirmed the news in an exclusive statement to People on November 21, saying, “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.”

Burruss, 49, and Tucker, 52, met on the set of RHOA in 2011, announced their engagement in January 2013, and tied the knot the following year in April 2014.


Over the years, the couple built a blended family with two children together, son Ace, 9, and daughter Blaze, 5, alongside Burruss’s daughter Riley, 23, and Tucker’s daughter Kaela, 29, from previous relationships.

The split comes after several months of apparent separation, with sources indicating the couple had grown apart and the decision was mutual and amicable, with no drama.

Burruss plans to concentrate on her family, work, and personal growth moving forward. She also thanked fans for their support and requested privacy as her family transitions through this period.

Burruss and Tucker have been a prominent team in both their personal and professional lives, collaborating on various business ventures including the popular Old Lady Gang restaurant chain in Georgia, a trucking company, and a Bravo reality series, ‘Kandi & The Gang,’ which showcased their family and business life.

Their split has surprised many followers, given their longstanding professional partnership and public appearances together as recently as July 2025.

FAQs

Q: How long were Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker married?
A: They were married for 11 years, having tied the knot in April 2014.

Q: What reasons did Burruss give for the separation?
A: She cited personal peace, continued growth, and a commitment to positive co-parenting as her top priorities in making the decision.