Simon van Kempen Is 'Real'! 'Housewives' Husband Drops New Single

By Rob Shuter Posted Apr 21st 2011 09:40AM

We have another singing 'Housewife' on our hands, and this time it's a man! Joining Countess LuAnn, Danielle Staub and Kim Zolciak in the Bravo choir, 'Real Housewives of New York City' star Simon van Kempen has gleefully unleashed his debut single, 'I Am Real,' a bass-thumping, synth-heavy dance track filled with defiant lyrics aimed at "cheeky tongue waggers."

"I thought 'I Am Real' is a fun song with lyrics that suit me to a 'T,'" Simon tells me in an exclusive interview. "It's cheeky and catchy and captures my four years on reality TV."

I agree! It's pure fun and the lyrics are a riot, especially, "Gold and diamonds glitter. But the taste is slightly bitter. When wives attack behind my back, they trash me on the Twitter." Listen:

Which housewife should never record a song?
Teresa Giudice

If you did a duet with Jill Zarin, what would be the title?
'You Don't Bring Me Flowers'

What would be worse: Listening to LuAnn's single, wearing Jill's version of Spanx or reading Bethenny's book?
Me doing a photo shoot wearing Skweez Couture, while meditating in 'A Place of Yes,' while surmising that nothing, not even money, can 'Buy You Class.' [That] would definitely be the most painful.

What artist do you think is most like you?
I'd say Jarvis Cocker, but I don't want to be Pulp'd.

Why do you think this season's ratings have dipped?
They haven't really dropped or at least not substantially. While total viewership for Episode 1 was down 3.68% versus Season 3's premiere and the 2nd was down 6.0% they are holding their own in the key 19-49 demo when compared with last season.

Who on the cast is overexposed?
Honestly, it changes week by week. Sonja probably grabbed that accolade for the second episode but I am sure most of the cast will experience it throughout the season.

► You can have 'I Am Real' all to yourself by heading over to iTunes.

Tags: Real Housewives of New York City, Simon van Kempen

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Monday 25 April

By Tracie

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I wish they would stop getting plastic surgery! They look like they have all drove through a wind tunnel! A little lift is ok, i dont know why they have their skin pulled so tight! it does not look natural and you can tell! If i was to get it, i would not want people to say yes you can tell she had it done! If a doctor did me like that , i would ask for my money back. Oh and if you are into using all natural stuff, you dont need boobs the size of a basket ball! I don't know i gues it is my opinion and i am sure everyone has their opinion, but they looked nasty!

By maris

way to go simon. luAnn, kim, and daniele cannot sing. as my grandfather used to say they couldn't carry a tune in a washtub.lol kandi is very good singer. jill's new look is beyond ridiculous, and sonja needs sit down shut her mouth and cross her legs. she is so dumb. there is nothing real about any of these women on any of these shows.

By Bubbles

He is SO GAY. Does Alex have a penis?

By So, so BAD

Such a tired and terrible song! Alex and Simon try too hard. Relax.. be yourselves and stop trying to be something you are not. Simon can't sing and Alex is NO model. Give it up. You both are too old..focus on those troublesome boys and redecorate that house to look like a home. Drop the acts!

By Denise

Who said that song was good? It's the worst piece of crap I ever heard!!! I guess the only people that will buy it are the idiots who watch the show.

Friday 13 May

By Sally A. White

he is fake, fake fake

Monday 16 May

By McC

Ok, since when does a studio makeover mean you can sing. The test came when he sang live, awful just like the rest. The lyrics are better, but he CAN NOT SING!!!!

Tuesday 17 May

By beck121952

Ok who told this man he can sing. Him and his wife are so full of themselves. Who is she modeling for?? Hags r us

Wednesday 18 May

By illinois person

Can it get any worse?

Monday 23 May

By mat

he sucks so bad! Only reason why he has the exposure and even made a single is cuz of that stupid show he was on.

Thursday 30 June

By FanFare

Simon has been jockeying for more exposure from day one. His "song" is an insipid cry for attention. Unfortunately, he is a talentless, controlling, self-absorbed egotist who looks far older than he claims to be: (i.e. 47 years old). His prune-like face is in desperate need of work. All of his on air rehearsed responses are as bright as a 5 watt bulb.

To Simon: Don't go away mad; just go away!

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