Alexia Umansky Shares Healing Journey After Assault

Alexia Umansky, 30, revealed the profound personal impact of competing on "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test." During the season finale, she discussed the moment she chose to share a past sexual assault with her family.

Umansky explained that she had not previously disclosed the assault to her parents, fearing it would cause them pain. She found considerable relief after confiding in her mother, Kyle Richards, describing it as lifting a significant weight. This disclosure marked the first time she shared the traumatic event publicly on screen.

The assault occurred seven years ago when Umansky was incapacitated after drinking and later realized something had happened. She experienced pain and anger, deciding a year later to prioritize happiness. She also addressed reactions to her father, Mauricio Umansky's, response, clarifying that his choice to listen rather than immediately hug was a deliberate, supportive act tailored to her needs in that moment.

Umansky successfully passed the "Special Forces" final test alongside fellow cast members. Upon completing the rigorous competition, her first act was to call her family and announce her victory, an emotional moment that brought everyone to tears.