United Kingdom, Oct. 9 -- Aaron Phypers has insisted he "never" physically abused Denise Richards.

The 53-year-old businessman took to the stand in court on Wednesday (09.10.25) on the third day of a hearing relating to his estranged wife's temporary restraining order against him and he described all previous testimony that backed the former Real Housewives' star's version of events as "made up".

According to People magazine, he said: "I never physically harmed Denise Richards. I never threatened to harm her. I did not threaten to kill anybody...

"A lot of people like to be close to the stars. They'll do things for them."

Asked specifically about Denise's allegations he had grabbed her hair, choked her and banged her head, he replied:...