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OK! Exclusive: Kandi Burruss Defends Cynthia Bailey And Peter Thomas’ Separation Amid Their ‘RHOA’ Divorce Scandal
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Jun. 6 2016, Published 6:02 p.m. ET
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Kandi Burruss has revealed her heartbreak over the shocking marriage troubles Cynthia Bailey and her estranged husband, Peter Thomas, are currently facing!
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Speaking to OKMagazine.com, Burruss said that she wasn’t surprised by the couple’s recent separation announcement, seeing that Bailey had already spoken to her earlier about her plans to part ways with Thomas.
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“Well she talked to me about it awhile ago, so I already knew that she was ready to do her thing and focus more on herself,” Burruss said.
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But Burruss added that the duo’s breakup is still an upsetting update to their marriage scandal!
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“I hate that it happened because they were one of my favorite couples,” Burruss said.
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She continued, “But I want her to be happy. I want him to be happy. And if that means that they need to be separate, then they need to do what’s best for them both.”
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Bailey has been keeping busy over the past few weeks, traveling between New York City and California as she promotes her new leather goods line. But it remains unknown if the model and entrepreneur will be returning to her full-time housewife slot during The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s upcoming Season 9! What do you think about Cynthia and Peter’s divorce drama? Tweet us @OKMagazine or let us know in the comments section.