The upcoming season of a popular reality television franchise is set to reveal a deeply personal family crisis. Emily Simpson, a cast member, will share the emotional journey of her 10-year-old son, Luke, who has been diagnosed with a rare medical condition.
In a preview for the new season, Simpson is seen in a vulnerable moment, expressing the profound impact of her son’s health struggles. “I have a son that’s in crisis, and I feel alone in that,” she tells her husband, Shane. The strain appears to extend to her marriage, with Simpson tearfully suggesting in the clip that the pressures could lead to a divorce.
The official show biography for the season confirms that Simpson is confronting “one of the biggest challenges of her life” following her son’s diagnosis.
Despite the turmoil hinted at in the promotional material, Simpson has publicly pushed back against rumors of marital strife. Earlier this year, she dismissed a report of an impending divorce as “clickbait,” humorously listing reasons she would never leave her husband in a social media post. She has also consistently celebrated her family, paying tribute to Luke and his twin brother on their birthday this past February, calling them the “loves of my life.”
The new season will also feature interpersonal conflict among the cast. Sources indicate simmering tensions between Simpson and fellow castmate Katie Ginella are expected to come to a head. The disagreement reportedly stems from an incident last season involving conversations that allegedly took place while Ginella’s daughter was babysitting Simpson’s children.
The season premieres in July, promising to blend personal family drama with the interpersonal clashes for which the series is known.
