Kandi Burruss Reportedly ‘Had No Idea’ Ex Todd Tucker Was ‘Talking to Other Women’ Before Split

Kandi Burruss appears to have been blindsided by Todd Tucker before she filed to end their 11-year marriage.

After the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 49, revealed to People last month that she was moving forward with a divorce from the 52-year-old, a source told the outlet on Wednesday, December 3, that they have been having “marriage troubles for a while now.”

“Kandi was not happy because she found out that Todd had been talking to other women behind her back,” said the source. “She had no idea.”

On November 21, the songwriter said in a statement, “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. 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, and I ask for privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family.”

Burruss met the producer while filming the fourth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2011, and they were married in April 2014. The couple — who both have children from previous relationships — share son Ace, 9, and daughter Blaze, 5.

Us Weekly reported on Monday, December 1, that Tucker demanded primary custody of their two children in paperwork filed November 26 and questioned the “enforceability” of their prenuptial agreement.

According to the documents, he said Ace and Blaze are living with him in Georgia while his ex handles “out-of-state work obligations.” He said that the reality star’s obligations “will continue to require her to be away from the children for at least the next several months,” according to Us, and pleaded for primary custody.

The filing also reportedly noted that they’ve been “working cooperatively in an effort to resolve all issues,” but if they are unable to come to an agreement on custody, he will seek “primary physical custody, joint legal custody and final decision-making authority.”

He proposed that Burruss have “substantial time and meaningful access to the children” but said he “remains sincerely hopeful that prior and continued discussions between the parties will bring full resolution of all matters.”