Taylor Armstrong & Hubby Secretly Separate

Taylor Armstrong has finally left her icy husband, Russell.

A source tells the new issue of Us Weekly (on stands now) that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has secretly separated from her banker husband of seven years.

"They've had huge marital problems related to finances," the insider says of the pair, who were seen together with daughter Kennedy, 5, at a May 7 Lollipop Theater Network event in Burbank, Calif.

The couple's marital problems are nothing new: Bravo viewers watched them bicker constantly during the show's first season, and Taylor even likened their marriage to a business arrangement.

Still, the recent split is taking a physical toll on Taylor. "She's emaciated -- down 10, 15 pounds," a source tells Us.

The Real Housewives drama doesn't end there. New cast member Brandi Glanville, 38 -- Eddie Cibrian's ex -- and Kyle Richards, 42, have been "going at it" since filming began on season 2. "They got into a fight and Brandi lunged at Kyle," a source says. "They had to be separated by producers."

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Taylor Armstrong & Family: Lollipop Theatre

Kennedy Armstrong, Taylor Armstrong and Russell Armstrong take daughter Kennedy to the Lollipop Theatre Networks 3rd Annual Game Day at Nickelodeon Studios on May 7, 2011 in Burbank, California. Also pictured, Camille Grammer.

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The Beverly Hills Housewives Arriving To BOA

Faye Resnick, Kyle Richards and Taylor Armstrong, from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, strolled up to Boa Steakhouse in Beverly Hills for dinner on March 15, 2011.

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Taylor Armstrong Has Lunch At The Coupa Cafe

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong and some of her friends were spotted while out for lunch yesterday (March 15) at the Coupa Cafe in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Taylor Armstrong & Family: Stuart House Benefit

Taylor Armstrong, her husband Russell, and daughter Kennedy of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills attended John Varvatos' 8th Annual Stuart House Benefit at the John Vavatos Store on March 13, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

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Taylor Armstrong UK Style by French Connection

Taylor Armstrong, star of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, arrived for UK Style by French Connection Hollywood launch party at Lexington Social House on March 9, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

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Taylor Armstrong: FENDI & Aranda\Lasch Event

Taylor Armstrong attend FENDI & Aranda\Lasch Craftsmanship Event in Beverly Hills at Fendi on March 8, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is pictured with Richard Johnson and Julie Waldorf.

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All Of The "Beverly Hills Housewives" Staying

All of our favorite ladies from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are resigning their contracts with the show for a second season, Hollywood Life exclusively confirms. Camille Grammer, Taylor Armstrong and Kim Richards were on the fence but they all said yes today.

“Taylor was hesitating because of the spotlight on her marriage which caused problems for her and her husband Russell, who is actually a genuinely good man,” says a source close to Lisa Vanderpump, another star of the show. “They actually have a pretty happy marriage but it wasn’t portrayed that way, but she wants another chance at showing how they really are in love with each other.”

And as for Camille? “She had the hardest decision to make after dealing with Kelsey so blatantly rushing to marry his mistress (Kayte Walsh), and she has her children to worry about,” reveals our insider. “But she is holding on strong for her children and we’ll be able to see how she deals with the grief in the new season. I’m sure she will show how dignified she can be in the face of her traumatic experience.”

“Kim and her sister Kyle obviously have a lot to work on, but they have both signed on as well,” continues our source.

“They are all very excited and will try to be more savvy about how they portray themselves. In reality, they get along better off-camera and want to show they aren’t just about shopping and cattiness.”

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Taylor Armstrong Is 'Working' On Her Marriage

The first season of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills focused heavily on Camille Grammer's divorce drama. But another housewife, Taylor Armstrong, also struggled with her own marital issues throughout the season.

At the end of the first season of the hit franchise, fans were left wondering if the reality star and her husband Russell Armstrong were also headed towards divorce, but Taylor tells Radar Online exclusively they're "still together" and "working on things."

"I think that marriage is a work in progress and it's something that you really have to stay on top of so we're trying to do a better job of that," Taylor said.

So how are they making it work?

"I think for both of us we're so dedicated to our jobs and our businesses, and also being a mother is such a huge part of my life, that balancing those two things and still finding time for romance and taking care of the relationship from a romantic side and also from a friendship side we have to just be better at that," said the hard working mom, who has a daughter, Kennedy.

"So we're just trying to check in with one another more frequently and not always make it about business."

As for a return for season 2, which hasn't yet been announced by Bravo, Taylor says there's still more in store: "I do think there are stories that are left to be told and the relationships are changing, some of our friendships are deepening and we're getting to know each other better.

"Things are changing, our kids are getting older, our relationships are changing, our friendships, our marriages, our work lives, the changes that occur in life."

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