During part one of the Season 18 reunion of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Emily Simpson faced accusations from cast member Jennifer Pedranti, who claimed that Simpson’s in-laws financed her and her husband Shane’s lifestyle. This statement arose after Simpson discussed legal issues related to Pedranti’s fiancé, Ryan Boyajian. In response, Pedranti asserted, “Then I’m sorry I’ve read that your in-laws fund your whole life.” Although Simpson did not immediately reply, she later addressed the claims on Instagram, denying them emphatically. She wrote, “If my in-laws funded our lifestyle, I’d be living WAY larger than I am right now; I’d be on private jets with Heather Dubrow. They do not.”
Despite the tension evident during the reunion, Simpson remarked earlier that being part of RHOC has benefited her marriage. Initially, her husband Shane was not keen on her joining the show, expressing discomfort about the potential impact on their family. However, Simpson noted that their relationship has improved over the five years she’s participated, indicating that Shane has embraced the show and the fun it brings to their lives. Simpson also noted that viewer perceptions of her husband have shifted positively over time, contrasting early judgment with current appreciation for his humor.
