Richards' seemingly out-of-nowhere friendship with country singer Morgan Wade has also raised eyebrows.
The pair appeared in several public Instagram posts together as well as in moments captured by paparazzi.
Richards has also been spotted several times without her wedding ring, which fueled speculation even more.

And then she sent me a DM asking me why I was following her."
There are also rumors regarding possible matching heart tattoos, spotted by eagle-eyed fans.

