Whenever we do a Real Housewives “Where Are They Now?” story, it’s usually not a happy ending, and it often involves a mug shot photo, foreclosure, and/or bankruptcy. But, for The Real Housewives of New York City OGs Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen, their post-Bravo fairy tale is one that is both a happy…
In what looks like one glorious heaping hot mess of reality bliss, VH1 has rolled out the Supertrailer for their upcoming 2nd season of Couples Therapy. The big get for the show was Doug Hutchison and his teenage bride Courtney Stodden but most of the other participants manage to squeeze out some serious eyewater while going through the on-camera rigors of trying to straighten out their relationships. Get yo’ tissues ready for almost 4 minutes of train wreck joy and a gallery of screen grabs featuring almost everybody, including the doc, crying.
Ever since the finale of Teen Mom aired two weeks ago, there have been spin-off rumors about both Catelynn Lowell and Maci Bookout. But now, Farrah Abraham has shocked everyone by announcing that she is the one getting her own spin-off.
Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen haven’t been off TV for long, and already another network has come knocking at their door wanting them on their reality show. It was announced today that the Big Apple duo will be on VH1’s second season of Couples Therapy! This makes them the first axed Real Housewives of New York stars to make a reality TV return. (Though not on a reality show, Jill Zarin will also be returning to the small screen by joining Good Afternoon America for a weekly segment discussing reality TV. Kelly Bensimon, you’re up next!)
Former Real Housewives of New York City stars Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen aren’t going to let a little firing get in their way of having a blast! The couple livened up the red carpet at the Pop Art Halloween event last night in hilarious Lily and Herman Munster costumes.
After days of tepid denials and “nothing’s official yet” statements, the rumors that surfaced earlier this week claiming that Bravo is cleaning house on the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City have finally been officially confirmed by the network. Keep reading for the responses from those let go, including Jill Zarin, Alex McCord, Simon van Kempen and Cindy Barshop!
It’s been rumored for months that Bravo was planning on overhauling the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City and that appears to be the case as Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, Alex McCord (which include’s Alex’s husband, and honorary “housewife,” Simon van Kempen), and Cindy Barshop were all reportedly contacted by Bravo earlier today and told they would not be back for the fifth season of the reality series. Keep reading to see what Jill, Alex, Simon and Cindy had to say about the news!
I’m sure the first thing that popped into your head when Mayor Bloomberg announced an evacuation of much of lower lying New York City and a shut down of the public transit system was, WHAT ARE THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY GONNA DO!!!!?!?!?!? See an update from all our Big Apple girls as they keep us updated via Twitter (except for Sonja).
Life just keeps getting better for Bravo executive producer and Watch What Happens: Live! host Andy Cohen! On the same day that it was announced he had signed a book deal with Henry Holt publishing the exuberant joy spreader was the guest of honor at a party celebrating his cover story in the latest issue of Hamptons magazine! Keep reading for lots of dandy Andy and find out which housewives came out to support their gaytriarch. (The answer may surprise you!)
New York City Househusband Simon van Kempen has joined the stanks ranks of Danielle Staub, Kim Zolciak and The Countess by releasing {gasp} his own song. It’s called “I Am Real” and it’s a dark exploration of Simon’s inner demons, that you can dance to! Take a listen if you dare.
Tonight is the season premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City on Bravo and the ladies got together Tuesday night for a premiere party at Covet in NYC to celebrate the event!
Jill Zarin and Countess LuAnn were the only cast members absent from the festivities as Ramona Singer, Alex McCord (with honorary housewife Simon van Kempen), Kelly Bensimon, Sonja Morgan and Bethenny Frankel replacement Cindy Barshop were all looking great in a wide variety of formal and informal attire. Keep reading for the pics and find out which surprising gal took home my best-dressed honors!
I’ve been anxiously awaiting the first celebrity Halloween costumes of the year so imagine my joyous surprise when the cherry poppers turned out to be two of my favorite Real Housewives: Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen! The Big Apple mom and pop brought their two “chums” out to the 2010 Dream Halloween at Capitale in New York City on October 24, 2010. Alex was a smashing Cleopatra and Simon made for a mighty fine Roman metrosexual in his matching Antony costume while the two boys wore adorable Iron Man and Avatar Na’vi costumes.
On the first season of Real Housewives of New York Alex McCord and her hip-attached Simon van Kempen acted like ridiculous social climbers. They spoke in haughty tones about getting in the social papers after visiting the Met’s Grand Opening, avoiding nonexistent paparazzi, grotesque sneers about “living in the suburbs,” and conspicuously blowing tens of…
Real Housewife of New York City Bethenny Frankel became a real Real Housewife of New York City tonight by marrying boyfriend and future baby daddy Jason Poppy in an intimate, closed ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City. Click to see photos of RHONYC arrivals Ramona, Mario, Alex, Simon and Bethenny!
Tonight on The Real Housewives of New York City the truth about Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen’s relationship leaks out. You see, Simon is Alex’s “night gay or guy” she has a “day gay” as well. His name is “Eric” or “Derek,” and I guess he follows her around and gays out during the…
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