ATLANTA, Georgia — Kandi Burruss of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” has announced the end of her 11-year marriage, she told People .

In a statement, Burruss confirmed she and her husband, Todd Tucker, are divorcing following an 11-year marriage, People said.

According to Bravo , Burruss, 49, said the decision, made “after deep thought and a lot of prayer,” was not taken lightly. She noted the time has been “difficult and emotional” yet emphasized her intention to focus on “protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be and co-parenting with love and respect.”

The couple originally met in 2011 while the show was in production, became engaged in 2013 and married in April 2014, according to People.

Together they welcomed two children, son Ace and daughter Blaze. Burruss also has

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