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Fifteen Shades of Fail: ‘RHOC’ Season 18's Shane Simpson shredded over ‘zero effort’ on 15th anniversary with wife Emily

'RHOC' Season 18 star Shane Simpson faced criticism after the anniversary ring he gave Emily Simpson fell short of expectations

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: In a recent episode of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' Season 18, Emily Simpson and her husband, Shane Simpson, celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary.

To mark the milestone, Shane gifted Emily a ring as a symbol of his love. However, the gesture seemed to miss the mark, with fans quickly criticizing Shane for not putting in enough effort to surprise his wife on their special day.

The backlash has ignited a debate among viewers about the role of thoughtfulness in relationships and the best ways to show appreciation for a significant other. On X, one fan wrote, "Geeze what a f**kin surprise #RHOC"

Another fan added, "Emily and Shane really need to spice up their marriage! #RHOC"

One fan noted, "Emily had like zero reaction to that huge ass new engagement ring Shane got her????? #RHOC"

Another fan said, "That was a beautiful ring. Emily didn’t really make much of a big deal out of it #RHOC"

One fan wrote, "I think I would have had a different reaction to getting that ring as a present. She seemed very not excited about it. #RHOC"

When did 'RHOC' pair Emily Simpson and Shane Simpson get married?

During the 'RHOC' Season 13 premiere, Emily Simpson revealed that Shane proposed to her via Google Chat while he was her superior at work. She also shared that the proposal initially did not include an engagement ring.

“Prior to getting married, Shane and I did not date. At all. We had worked together for about three years at the same real estate consulting firm, and we had always been friends. He was funny, witty, and always made me laugh," she explained.

The Bravo housewife went on to say, "After he and his first wife divorced, we began chatting on Google Chat and one day he just said, ‘Want to get married?' I was 32 at the time, ready to settle down and have kids and thought, 'What the heck!' I really just took a huge leap of faith." In February 2009, Emily and Shane tied the knot at the luxurious Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas on Valentine's Day.

How many kids do Emily Simpson and Shane Simpson have?

Emily and Shane Simpson are the proud parents of three children together: their daughter Annabelle, who is making a name for herself in the modeling industry and has been even featured on 'RHOC' Season 17, as well as their twin sons Luke and Keller. Additionally, Shane has two older daughters, Shelby and Chanel, from a previous marriage.

What does Emily Simpson's husband Shane Simpson do for a living?

Shane Simpson completed his undergraduate studies in criminal justice before earning his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School in 2003. Since 2019, he has been practicing law at Benjumea & Associates in Orange County, specializing in workers's compensation.

Although Shane had been a licensed lawyer in Utah for some time, his difficulties with passing the California bar exam were a frequent topic at 'RHOC' dinner parties. Despite the challenges, he persevered, and the exciting news of his successful completion of the California bar exam was announced in the press release for RHOC Season 16 in November 2021.

In addition to his legal career, Shane's professional background includes roles such as a claims investigator, real estate consultant, and investigations manager, as detailed on his LinkedIn profile.

'The Real Housewives of Orange County' Season 18 airs new episodes every Thursday at 9/8c on Bravo.