Emily Simpson of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ has been in the news for her weight loss. Here’s why her body is no one’s business but hers.
When none of us were looking, weight loss became a hot topic amongst the Housewives stars in 2023. On The Real Housewives of Orange County, one of its stars, Emily Simpson’s weight loss has kept her in the news as her appearance changed from when fans met her in RHOC Season 10 as a “guest” and later a full-time ‘wife to Season 13.
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Over the last few months, Emily has been open about her journey with others. In return, her following recently took it upon themselves to discuss her body with each other, which Emily discussed on an episode of Watch What Happens Live.
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Much like discussing someone’s weight gain is deplorable, so is criticizing someone for losing — in their eyes — too much weight. Please keep reading as I explain why we should all leave people — even a Housewives star — alone regarding weight loss.
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Emily Simpson’s weight loss is none of our business.
Since joining the RHOC cast, Emily has had no problems opening up about her life and family, which includes her husband, Shane Simpson, and their three kids — twins Luke and Keller and daughter Annabelle. However, if you’re tuned in to Season 17 of RHOC, you’ll notice Emily’s appearance changed from her time filming the show in 2022 to the following year, 2023.
Over the last year, Emily has flaunted her weight loss on her social media accounts after admitting she gained “40 lbs.” On her platforms, the lawyer answers questions regarding her diet, exercise routine, etc. For the most part, Emily received praise from fans who watched her be vocal about her weight gain and body image issues on RHOC.
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During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Emily chatted with Andy about, as he put it, her “wasting away” every time he sees her. Emily admitted that she had dropped a significant amount of weight, but stressed that she “worked really hard” to get the body she currently possesses.
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She also said that while she receives positive feedback for her weight loss, some fans have commented that Emily is trying to look like someone else. Emily defended herself on the show and told her naysayers that they’re used to seeing her “40 lbs heavier” and “I feel like my old self again, and that’s what makes me happy.”
Emily saying and displaying that she’s “happy” with her current body is all anyone who follows the Bravo star needs to know. While it’s OK to have opinions about things, no one wants to hear negativity about their choice to better themselves. Especially when, in Emily’s case, they’re finding their way back to who they were before life got in the way.
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Emily’s decision to take Ozempic and have weight loss surgery doesn’t negate her health journey.
In addition to comments on social media about Emily’s appearance change, the Bravo star’s brief time using Ozempic has also made her subject to rumors she’s using the drug to maintain her weight loss.
Emily admitted in an episode of SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live that she started taking Ozempic — an injection drug initially used to treat type 2 diabetes — in December 2022. She said on the show that her doctor prescribed Ozempic after her blood work showed she had high cholesterol, zero testosterone, and prediabetes.
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Emily said using Ozempic was a “great kickstart” to get back into her fitness routine and be more mindful of the food she was consuming. Unfortunately, her admitting to using the drug sparked rumors Emily was still using Ozempic as her weight continued dropping.
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Emily Simpson just admitted to taking Ozempic for one month on Jeff Lewis Live #RHOC. Good for her for owning it.
I have to laugh at all the people who thought #rhoc Emily actually lost all that weight without Ozempic considering how candid she is about her addiction to food. Y’all. She carries full meals in her purse. Come on now. Anyway. I thought she looked good before. 🤷🏽♀️
Why was Emily of the #RHOC whining about the ozempic backlash she is receiving? Ma’am stand 10 toes down on your decision. You supposedly did it for yourself, so why care what anyone else says?
Or just admit you did it for approval, and you’re mad you’re not getting it. 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
In June 2023, Emily defended herself online and denied using Ozempic longer than she tried in December. Nonetheless, the unwarranted jokes about her appearance, from her skin to her eyes, have continued ad nauseam.
For whatever reason, these online trolls think bashing someone for using a drug they needed temporarily is OK because of the flack Ozempic has received in Hollywood. However, Emily fessed up to using it when she didn’t have to and, unlike the people who sit on their pedestals and do nothing to improve THEIR health.
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Emily may feel like a brand new woman now, but she will likely not be the one saving ‘RHOC.’
While Emily’s weight loss has been one topic keeping her in the news, her RHOC shenanigans are also causing a stir among Bravoholics. In Season 17, Emily feuds with her co-stars Shannon Storms Beador and Heather Dubrow.
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Emily and Shannon’s issues stem from being offended by Emily and her BFF Gina Kirschenheiter’s comments about her relationship with John Janssen. Heather and Emily’s beef came to a head when Emily showed up to Heather’s event for the opening of her network, HD Network, and had a little too much to drink on an empty stomach.
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Emily, I have always adored you, but hear me when I say, this is NOT one of your brightest moments. In your attempt to steal Heather’s thunder, you’ve reduced yourself to being a 🤡 #RHOCpic.twitter.com/VeZdBbImgj
As much as fans adored drunk Emily, several others felt the 47-year-old mom of three should’ve known better and handled her liquor accordingly. Either way, the buzz surrounding Emily makes some wonder if her talked-about moments are what RHOC needs.
Although RHOC Season 17 seemed promising with Tamra Judge’s return as a full-time Housewife, it started falling flat as feuds and drama lasted longer than it needed to. However, as a fan of the show, I don’t think one person can “save” the series in this case.
I believe focusing on adding more diversity to the cast and more compelling storylines will help bring a wider audience to the show, resulting in its future success.
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Moral of the story: Keep your opinions about weight, in any capacity, to yourself, folks. And RHOC, do better, please!
Catch new episodes of RHOC every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Following the news of Michael Gambon’s death, many want to learn more about the actor’s personal life, including who his wife and children were.
The Gist:
Legendary Irish stage and screen actor Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82.
Michael has been married to his wife Anne, for more than 60 years, but he also had at least one girlfriend outside his marriage that produced two children who were born in 2007 and 2009.
Michael had three children in total, including an older child that he had with Anne.
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On Sept. 28, 2023, news broke that actor Michael Gambon, who is best known for taking over the role of Dumbledore in most of the Harry Potterfilms, had died at the age of 82. Following the news of his death, many offered their thoughts on his legacy as an actor and the many huge roles he played.
At the same time, some people also wanted to learn more about Michael’s personal life, including who his wife was and whether he had any children. Although he wasn’t one of the more sensational celebrities in Hollywood history, here’s everything we know about Michael’s family.
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Who was Michael Gambon’s wife?
Michael married his wife Anne Miller in 1962 when he was 22 years old. Anne is a mathematician, and as a result, the two were very private about their relationship. In fact, if Michael was asked about his wife in interviews, he would sometimes pretend that he didn’t have one. The two appear to have still been married at the time of Michael’s death, although their marriage had gotten more complicated in recent years.
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In 2001, while filming Gosford Park, Michael brought a woman named Philippa Hart to set and introduced her as his girlfriend. The news that Michael was cheating on Anne became official in 2002, and he moved out of the home that they shared. Michael and Philippa had reportedly begun dating in 2000 while working on the Channel 4 series Longitude together. The two have been together ever since.
Did Michael Gambon have any kids?
Michael had one child with Anne named Fergus who eventually became a ceramics expert and started appearing regularly on Antiques Roadshow. After becoming estranged from Anne, Michael had two children with Philippa. Their first child together was born in 2007, and was named Tom, and their second was born in 2009 and named Will.
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What was Michael Gambon’s cause of death?
The news of Michael’s death was first announced on Sept. 28 in a brief statement from his family.
“Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife, Anne, and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia,” the statement explained, which suggests that pneumonia was the ultimate cause of death.
Michael first made his breakthrough as a British stage actor in the 1970s and had a long career in the theater in addition to his more high profile film and TV work. Although many Americans will only know him as the more controversial performer to play Dumbledore, his career contained much more than that single performance.
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 reveals: a handy list of everyone who has been unmasked so far on the most recent season of our favorite singing show.
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Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 10 of The Masked Singer.
Season 10 of The Masked Singer kicked off on Sept. 26, 2023, and with it came new masks. As creative and over-the-top as the costumes are, the identities of the celebrities underneath will remain a mystery until they’re eliminated and unmasked.
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We’re keeping a running list of all the reveals this season. Be sure to check back after each episode to see who has been unmasked!
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Anonymouse — Demi Lovato
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Anonymouse was revealed as part of the Season 10 kickoff special on Sept. 10, 2023. She sang Heart’s “What About Love” and gave several clues, including the fact that she’s been on “one special list times 100,” she started her career young, and had some connection to Nick Jonas.
Nicole Scherzinger was able to put the clues together and correctly guess that Anonymouse was Demi Lovato.
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Rubber Ducky — Anthony Anderson
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Rubber Ducky was revealed during the official Season 10 premiere on Sept. 27, 2023. He sang “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners and gave several clues, including the fact that his “family is full of stars,” he tried stand-up comedy, and had some connection to Leonardo DiCaprio.
Ken Jeong was able to put the clues together and correctly guess that Rubber Ducky was Anthony Anderson.
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S’More — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who S’more is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when S’more is eliminated!
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Cow — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Cow is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Cow is eliminated!
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Gazelle — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Gazelle is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Gazelle is eliminated!
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Diver — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Diver is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Diver is eliminated!
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Tiki — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Tiki is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Tiki is eliminated!
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Candelabra — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Candelabra is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Candelabra is eliminated!
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Husky — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Husky is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Husky is eliminated!
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Royal Hen — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Royal Hen is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Royal Hen is eliminated!
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Anteater — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Anteater is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Anteater is eliminated!
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Hibiscus — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Hibiscus is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Hibiscus is eliminated!
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Donut — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Donut is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Donut is eliminated!
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Hawk — Not Unmasked Yet!
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We don’t know who Hawk is yet, but we’re keeping track of the clues and guesses for you. Check back when Hawk is eliminated!
A TikToker recalled a strange interaction with a restaurant customer, where the guest asks the host and waitress for $50 to cover his dinner bill.
By D.M.
Sep. 28 2023, Published 8:49 a.m. ET
On TikTok, user @sassyserver0529, whose real name is Steph Carlisle, uses the platform to share horror stories from her time working in the restaurant industry. Needless to say, her tales are very bizarre.
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In a TikTok video posted on Sept. 24, 2023, Steph recalled a time when a guest asked the host and the waitress for $50 to cover their bill. The interaction with the customer named Mr. Williams started innocently enough. Here’s what went down.
A customer asked a host and waitress to spot him $50 if needed to cover his bill.
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The customer, Mr. Williams, entered and the restaurant the host approached him like normal. The host asked the man if he would be dining as a party of two, but the man suggested he was meeting another couple for dinner at the restaurant. “We’re meeting another couple here and I fully intend on them paying the tab tonight. But should they not, can you spot me $50?” the customer asked. Adding, “I’m dead serious. Money has been really tight lately. Can you spot me the $50 just in case?”
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An hour into the meal, Mr. Williams asked the host a second time to borrow $50 but she denied his request. “I do not have $50 I can spot you,” the host said. “If money has been tight then please don’t dine out.” Mr. Williams then said he would ask the waitress to lend him the money, but the meal was later paid for by the other couple. The ordeal has gotten TikTokers up in arms, as most are siding with the restaurant workers who refused to let Mr. Williams borrow $50.
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The internet agrees that Mr. Williams should pay his own bill.
Most of the internet seems to agree that Mr. Williams should be responsible for his own restaurant bill. The video has garnered more than 10,000 views, as TikTokers are shocked that Mr. Williams would ask employees at the restaurant he was eating at for $50.
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And while Mr. Williams was a regular at the establishment, others pointed out that he appeared to be overly comfortable with the staff at the restaurant.
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Meanwhile, others made their point very clear, suggesting that Mr. Williams should avoid dining at restaurants if he can’t pay the bill. Steph even replied to a commenter and explained that Mr. Williams’s request was “the most outlandish thing anyone has ever asked.”
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And of course, there was one person who wanted to know why Steph didn’t lend Mr. Williams $50. Asking, “So why didn’t ya?” Really? What would this person do if they were put in the same situation?
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Other servers have gotten even stranger requests from customers.
Steph isn’t the first restaurant employee to receive a strange request from a customer. In June, TikToker Mitchell Todd (who goes by @mitchii.moo on the platform) recalled a weird encounter with a customer. The incident occurred during a brunch shift at the restaurant where Mitchell works. The customer, who Mitchell said was “extremely attractive,” was polite at first. Mitchel admits to being flirty with the customer during their interaction, which may have prompted the strange request.
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“He’s like ‘I have a weird request. I was wondering if you could spit in my food?’” the man asked. Mitchell denied the man’s request and explained that it was against company policy to spit on someone’s food. Mitchell suggested that the man ask the restaurant manager if the spitting would be OK, and the manager obliged.
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