Kandi Burruss he’s getting real about the pros and cons of co-parenting with his ex Todd Tucker in the midst of their divorce.
“We’ve determined that no matter what, we’re always going to be great co-parents to our kids,” Buruss, 49, told the cohosts. Jenna Bush Hager i Sheinelle Jones while appearing on the Friday, January 16 episode of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle.
“That means we’ll, you know, spend the holidays together sometimes because we’re still a family, even though he and I have decided to split up.” The Real Housewives of Atlanta he continued “And we’re trying to make it as easy as possible for our kids.”
In November 2025, Burruss announced that she was divorcing Tucker, 52, after 11 years of marriage.
Kandi Burruss and her husband, Todd Tucker, joined together to celebrate the holidays as a family. “Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!! Praying everyone enjoys their Christmas! 🎄🎁,” the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 49, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, December 25. Burruss included a photo of herself, Tucker, 52, and her (…)
“After deep thought and much prayer, I have 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 parenting with love and respect,” Burrus said in a statement. Us Weekly at that time. “I am entering a new chapter in my work, my family and my growth. I am grateful to everyone who has supported us over the years, and I ask for privacy, grace and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family.”
Less than a month later, Burruss revealed it would be spending the holidays with your ex despite their separation.
“You know I’m going through a divorce, but we’ve decided we’re still going to have Christmas together,” Burruss, who is mom to Riley, 23, Ace, 9, and Blaze, 6, said in a Dec. 15 episode. Amazon Live issue “Even though we have this whole mess right now, we’re still going to do it together for our kids, so we’re going to spend Christmas in New York.”
In addition to remaining committed to developing a healthy and sustainable co-parenting relationship with her ex for the sake of her children, Burruss also keeps busy with work, including her role as Angélique in the hit musical. and Juliet.
“(The show) definitely helped,” Burruss said Friday about how the work has helped her navigate her divorce. “When I decided to do this show is just when… deep down, exactly. So it’s been the best therapy for me because sometimes you have to have, you know, something to focus on or your attention to keep your mind out of, you know, a sad place.”
Kandi Burruss says she tried to hide her “inner stress and sadness” amid her split from husband Todd Tucker. Burruss, 49, posted a Wednesday, Dec. 3, Instagram Reel that featured photos of herself smiling with friends and family. However, his caption revealed that he was privately battling darker times. “This is how I have (…)
He continued, “So for me it’s like singing, acting, you know, learning to be better, getting better, training more, you now, working on my voice, doing everything I’m supposed to do to make sure I’m the best I can be on stage in front of everybody. Backstage I might be falling apart, but I’ve got to keep it together, you know.”
In December, the reality TV star appeared The View perform a song from the Broadway show. Her estranged husband later posted a clip of the segment via Instagram to show his support.
“@kandi great job!” he wrote at the time. “Keep inspiring and doing your thing!!!”