Lisa Hochstein says she was “blindsided” by husband Lenny Hochstein’s decision to divorce her after 12 years of marriage.
“With two young children involved, as a mom I’m going to focus all of my energy and time on them,” the “Real Housewives of Miami” star said in an exclusive statement to Page Six via her spokesperson Monday.
“I’m blindsided by his behavior and reckless handling of the situation,” she added.
Lisa, 39, and Lenny, 55, share two children: son Logan, 6, and daughter Elle, 2.
Lenny announced to Page Six exclusively Monday that he was divorcing Lisa and also confirmed he is seeing someone new.
“Lisa and I are getting divorced,” he told us over the phone. “A few weeks ago, I denied this because I am trying my best to protect my family during this process. This is a very difficult time, and I would ask for some privacy so that we can best take care of our children who mean the world to us.”
Lenny shared that he is dating Austrian model Katharina Mazepa but claimed “none of this happened until after the decision was made to get divorced.”
The plastic surgeon originally denied to Page Six that he and Lisa were heading for Splitsville after we broke the news that he and his now-estranged wife had a public “showdown” at a nightclub where the reality star had confronted him and Mazepa on May 7.
“They were all there, and they did have words,” an insider revealed, adding, “A drink was thrown.”
Another source told us, “There was a showdown at Gala Miami,” claiming Lenny walked in with his “new girlfriend.”
“Lisa got in her face and yelled at her,” the second source added.
Lenny was also caught on video getting handsy with Mazepa while on a double date Friday night at Miami hotspot Prime 112.
A friend of Lisa’s told Page Six exclusively, “She’s devastated and disgusted that he would do this to his children,” adding, “The way he’s out flaunting it is gross.”
Lenny has yet to file for divorce.