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Nick Lachey’s glad he no longer has to play ‘grab ass’ with ex father-in-law Joe Simpson

Nick Lachey appeared on last night’s Watch What Happens Live with the rest of the 98 Degrees crew. As always, Andy Cohen asked some hard-hitting questions and so did the fans who called in. To start, Nick addressed the question of how long it has been since he last spoke to his ex-wife and Newlyweds co-star Jessica Simpson. Then, her father Joe Simpson was brought into the conversation and all hell broke loose!

Tina Simpson allegedly wrote suicide note before confronting Joe Simpson about his gay lover

Ashlee and Jessica Simpson’s parents Joe Simpson and Tina Simpson are currently going through a messy divorce, but as bad as things are, they apparently could have been much worse. According to Radar Online, after Tina supposedly found out that her husband, Joe, had a gay lover, she wrote a suicide note, even though she decided not to go through with the actual suicide. The note, written in August 2012, was described as a “cry for help” from Tina, who was distraught to learn that her husband was sleeping with  21-year-old male model Bryce Chandler Hill. In the alleged note, Tina threatened to shoot herself and Joe!

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REPORT Joe Simpson is gay, divorcing wife Tina Simpson

Joe Simpson, father to Ashlee and Jessica Simpson, just dropped a bomb on his family — at least according to reports. The former minister allegedly sat his family down two months ago and let them in on a huge secret: he’s gay! And that’s not all. He is also reportedly involved with a twenty-something boy toy!

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Jessica Simpson’s dad Joe Simpson arrested for drunk driving

Ashlee and Jessica Simpson’s dad Joe Simpson was picked up last week in Sherman Oaks, California for allegedly driving under the influence. The 54-year-old former minister (real name Joseph Truett Simpson) was arrested on August 4 on Ventura Blvd. around 10PM. LAPD suspected Simpson of being intoxicated and booked him for a DUI. He spent the night in jail before posting bail the next morning at 9:41.