A serious financial scandal is erupting among the cast of Real Housewives of Orange County, as Emily Simpson has publicly admitted for the first time that her husband Shane Simpson’s company is on the brink of bankruptcy with debts exceeding $4.7 million.

The news comes after a series of leaked court documents exposed Shane’s dire financial situation, which includes tax debts, debts to partners, debts to banks, and even unpaid wages to former employees.

In an emotional conversation with Bravo Confidential, Emily choked up and shared: “I tried to keep things looking good on TV.

But the truth is, I’ve been paying bills that aren’t in my name, supporting my husband in secret for almost a year.

I’ve been on set, figuring out how to pay for the house, the car, the kids’ college when Shane can’t handle it anymore.”

A source close to the matter revealed that Emily had to use her personal savings, cut all her personal expenses, and even postpone fashion and advertising contracts to focus on dealing with the family’s financial crisis.

“She’s supporting her family, but she’s still trying to keep a smile on TV. But things are falling apart.”

Meanwhile, Shane – who is known to RHOC viewers for his cold and reserved image – has yet to make any official statements, despite the wave of criticism spreading on social media.

Some fans asked: “What did Shane Simpson do with that money?”, “Why is Emily the one to suffer the consequences?” and even called on Bravo to fire Shane from any future side projects.

Many people believe that this incident could be the “breaking point” in the marriage of the couple who was once considered the most stable in the RHOC franchise.

“I kept quiet because I thought, as a wife, I have to be supportive. But when I looked at my kids and saw them asking, ‘Why are you crying in the kitchen?’ I knew I couldn’t do it alone,” Emily shared in an upcoming interview clip.

Bravo has confirmed that the Simpsons’ financial drama will be aired for the rest of this season of RHOC, with behind-the-scenes footage that has never been seen before.

Producers are “considering changing the direction of the story” to reflect the “increasingly stressful” reality of Emily’s life – no longer just drama between the housewives, but a real fight for survival behind the camera.

With a huge debt weighing on her, her marriage facing major challenges, and her reputation in serious jeopardy, the question now is no longer “Can Emily save Shane?”, but: Can she save herself?