Emily Simpson has been open on The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 about her son Luke’s struggles after being diagnosed with a “rare medical condition,” and navigating several other health issues. But now, Tamra Judge
“I remember having an off-camera conversation with you, and you were like, ‘Should I quit? Like I’m thinking maybe I should quit,’” Tamra shared during The Real Housewives of Orange County After Show
During Season 19, Emily described that one of the more severe issues her son Luke is facing is separation anxiety, and shared that it gives her “mom guilt” to film
RHOC. She revealed more of her conversation with her husband Shane Simpson
“He said, ‘You know, Emily, you know if you quit you’re basically just giving in to his wants and needs and he’s not learning how to cope,’” Emily shared on the
After Show
During a July 17 visit to Bravo HQ, Emily described how she handled filming after she and Shane talked. “I tried to navigate it as best as I could. I tried to be the best mom I could, while also having my own identity as filming a show,” she said.
Emily Simpson opens up about a challenging moment filming the RHOC cast trip to Amsterdam
While Emily, Tamra and the other ‘Wives were on a cast trip to Amsterdam, producers revealed Emily was woken up by a call from Shane in Episode 17.
“Shane calls, and like, he’s so f—king frustrated,” Emily told Gina Kirschenheiter the next morning. “And I get it, because I’ve been in the situation. Annabelle had cheer practice, and he had to go pick her up, and Luke was just losing it.”
The episode showed a flashback to the call, where Shane added, “He doesn’t want to go to soccer. He doesn’t want to do his homework. Started throwing food. So, I lost it.” Emily replied, “You make me feel so bad! What am I supposed to do? I’m in another country!”
It was another moment during Season 19 of Shane and Emily clashing over how to best parent Luke. In Episode 2, Emily told a producer, “Shane is a good man and he’s a good dad. But I have a son that’s in crisis, and it’s like we’re not even on the same page. And I just … feel alone in that.”
Emily confessed to Gina in the Oct. 30 episode that she was concerned about Shane while she was away. “Shane’s never lost it, when it comes to the kids. So, for him to just f—king lose it, and I’m here, I feel like such a s—ty mom. I’m not even at home, I’m here,” she admitted.
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Andy Cohen, claiming they discriminated against her. According to the star, she was pressured to drink despite letting them know she was sober. At BravoCon 2025, Andy shut down a rumor that original castmates would return next season.