Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Announce DIVORCE After 11 Years of Marriage

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker have shocked fans by announcing that they have split after 11 years of marriage.

In a statement issued to PEOPLE, the multihyphenate Burruss said:

"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 tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement."

She continued:

"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."

The pair met while Burruss was filming the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta,' a show Tucker was working on at the time.

Thereafter, their love story played out on the Bravo hit and has become a central story to the franchise more broadly.

Burruss, 49, and Tucker, 52, share two children together.