The upcoming season of a popular reality television franchise will pull back the curtain on a family’s private medical battle. Emily Simpson, a cast member, has revealed that her 10-year-old son, Luke, is confronting a significant and rare health diagnosis, a situation she describes as a profound personal crisis.
In promotional material for the show’s new season, Simpson is seen in an emotional moment, expressing the heartbreak of seeing her son sad and the isolating weight of navigating his health challenges. “I have a son that’s in crisis, and I feel alone in that,” she states. The strain of the circumstance appears to extend to her marriage, with Simpson tearfully suggesting in the trailer that it could lead to a divorce.
However, recent public statements from Simpson paint a different picture regarding her relationship with her husband, Shane. She has actively dismissed rumors of a separation, calling such reports “clickbait” and humorously listing reasons she would never leave him, emphasizing their enduring bond.
The family’s focus remains squarely on Luke. Earlier this year, Simpson celebrated the birthday of Luke and his twin brother, Keller, with a heartfelt social media tribute. Reflecting on their birth, she recalled Luke’s initial strength while noting Keller’s time in neonatal intensive care, calling being a “boy mom” the best thing to ever happen to her.
The new season is also poised to feature interpersonal conflict beyond the family’s health struggles. Sources indicate simmering tensions between Simpson and a fellow cast member, Katie Ginella, are expected to escalate. The disagreement reportedly stems from prior allegations involving conversations had in front of their children, a claim Simpson has consistently denied.
The forthcoming season promises to blend this personal family journey with the dramatic interpersonal dynamics for which the series is known, premiering this July.
