Did Jessica Simpson's Father Diss U.S. Troops?

By Christine Fenno Posted Oct 17th 2010 12:25PM

A singing ensemble of U.S. combat veterans, the 4T Troops, were allegedly barred by Joe Simpson from performing on TV alongside Jessica Simpson, 30, with a source claiming to Page Six that her team felt their camouflage attire wouldn't look good on camera next to the decked-out beauty.

Simpson, in New York City with her boyfriend Eric Johnson, was taping a PBS holiday special on Thursday (a broadcast on which she'll sing tunes from her upcoming album) when the alleged snub occurred.

"Jessica's dad, Joe Simpson, effectively kicked them off the show because he didn't like what they were wearing," says the insider. "They were in camo pants and blazers, the same outfits they wore to sing for Gen. David Petraeus on the USS Intrepid. They were told they couldn't perform unless they were wearing tuxedos."

But there are two sides to every skirmish: Jessica Simpson's spokesperson tells PopEater the singer is innocent, and would never diss any members of the military.

"The song was cut due to time. Jessica wasn't even aware. She is wholeheartedly devoted to the troops -- she just returned from the Persian Gulf where she performed for, and met with, service men and women stationed at several different locations. Last night, she received a Silver Star Award for her work with AFCEF (Armed Forces Children's Education Fund)."

"The military was the source of inspiration for her entire Christmas album, so much so that she recorded a duet for the album with a USS Harry Truman sailor," the rep adds.

Still, backstage witnesses insist that feelings were hurt over what happened. A spokeswoman for the 4T Troops singers -- who reportedly "waited six hours until midnight only to be told their number with Jessica had been cut" -- said, "Joe [Simpson] should be ashamed of himself."

One of the singers, former Sgt. Daniel Jens (deployed in Iraq in 2007), said, "I am so disappointed and angry, I threw up when I got back to my room."

Meanwhile, Simpson does indeed appear to be oblivious to the backstage drama in this happy pic she posted to Twitter followers with the caption: "Eric and I late night after PBS Christmas special..."

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Sunday 17 October

By tim

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Someone needs to Diss her father what an a## hole we suport our troops and god bless them

By meng2b

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I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via age'lessmate.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends..zzzzzzzc

By Grace

I agree wholeheartedly with you. Why do they keep this man as their manager? Her career is in a big slump as it is and this will onlybring her down more. Get rd of him!!!!!

Monday 18 October

By Joe

you shouldn't buy to much into it!. AOL likes to twist words and make up there own story.

By Ken

Yadda Yadda Yadda! And some of my best friends are black! Sounds aweful familiar. If she is sincere, she will fire her dad, or demand a public apology while holding on to her father's new name, "realmenphobe"!

By BTDT

Once again he's reached a new level of douchebaggery.

By donbro2

impeach obama...

By Okakopa

I am not a fan of Simpson, any of them to be exact, but I do know that Daddy likes to be in control at all times. I do believe that Daddy did diss the troops as not being good enough for his daughter. Perhaps it is time for her to growup and diss and ditch Dad from her professional life. Look a the history of Dads messing in their daughters professional and personal lives. They make the news every week and relly mess things up.

By Cathy Miller

Jessica Simpson's father is an idiot! What has he ever done for the United States of America....not a blessed thing. Can't believe that she didn't know what was going on.....but, then again......she doesn't appear to be the brightest bulb in the pack!

By Lou

I AGREE 1000% .. WHAT AN A..HOLE.
BY THE WAY JESSICA WHO ?

By Mike

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You and the other posters who bought into the premise of this article are too easily manipulated.

By DON

I HOPE THE TROOPS TOLD THAT JERK WHERE TO PUT HIS TUXEDO"S

Tuesday 19 October

By mit

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Speak for yourself, i don't support the troops. They are just people and don't walk on water. I don't support occupying countries and killing its citizens

By vance

they should be happy, having to sing along witha COW.. SHE cant sing anyways, her dad didnt want her to be showed up..

If Jessica Simpson could not sing a note she would still be great to look at.

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There is no such word as "anyways." Drop the "s" and someone might make the mistake of thinking you're educated.

By Jeanine Bailey

Her dad is a real jerk She is a loser because she gave up the best thing that ever happened to her and she should have told dear old dad that she was going to put the vets on anyway. And MENG2B!!!!!
Blow your stupid horn somewhere else. You are so stupid.

By donabrdluv

I agree with you Jeanne Bailey especially about MENG2B. Some people have absolutely no pride!!

By tana green

Um, meng2b isn't a real person. It's an advertisement. Don't know if they pay or not for the privelege of poting to this board but you could ask.

By California Suzy

Joe Simpson, Joe Jackson, Kate (& Jon?) Gosselin, Michael & Dina Lohan, Kris Jenner...notice a pattern here? If this was "Jeopardy" the question would be: What are the names of parents who have shamelessly exploited their children so they could live a lifestyle they did NOT deserve? The former Rev. Simpson (he was a so-called minister, correct?) is truly living the good life, isn't he? Just like the ne'er-do-well others on that list of parents who live off their children's work. God help this country--you know, MR. Simpson-- that country that those poorly dressed military people can protect but cannot be good enough for your daughter's performance!

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