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Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Housewives' star Sonja Morgan breaks her silence after wild night out in Palm Beach
Is Sonja Morgan OK? TMZ posted alarming pictures of the 'Real Housewives of NYC' star being loaded onto an ambulance in Palm Beach, Thursday night. The reality vet, 61, had been dining at Echo restaurant on Sunrise Avenue when things apparently went south. In footage also sent to the gossip site, Morgan, who moved to the area last year, is seen talking to police officers who had responded to the scene. After the pics of her went viral, Morgan released a statement to People. 'An elderly patron at the restaurant I was dining at appeared to be in distress, and I called for medical assistance,' the TV personality told the mag. 'While assisting [her] during the commotion, I sustained some minor injuries and, out of an abundance of caution, accompanied the EMTs to be checked out.' While the native New Yorker claims to be just a Good Samaritan, she also managed to get into a little trouble with the cops. Authorities told TMZ that Morgan was ordered to leave the premises and issued 'a written trespass warning.' Under Florida law, had the Bravolebrity reentered the establishment, she could have been arrested. The incident comes on the heels of an embarrassing encounter earlier this month at a different restaurant — NYC hotspot Tucci. Page Six reports that Morgan reportedly demanded to be comped for a $1,000 meal. 'She was absolutely hysterical and refused to pay,' a source claimed to the outlet. 'It was like she was filming a 'Housewives' episode, shouting, 'I'm a celebrity!'' Morgan owned up and eventually paid, telling Page Six 'there was a clear miscommunication,' adding, 'I believed I was dining in exchange for a promotional post. … I made that known to staff.' On Instagram, the fan favorite brushed up off the headlines and adjusted her crown. The latest post sees her looking fantastic and fresh from a beauty salon appointment. The caption: 'That feeling when your hair is done and you remember who you are.'
Fox News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Diddy's Daughters Take to Prom
Sonja Morgan is escorted out of a Florida restaurant in tears, Justin Bieber posts a pic with his dad, and Diddy's daughters make a break for the high school prom amid the rapper's high-profile trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit Jeffrey Petz
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Real Housewives vet Sonja Morgan explains how she ended up in an ambulance in Palm Beach
Real Housewives of New York City personality Sonja Morgan was seen getting in an ambulance in Florida on Thursday. The 61-year-old blonde star from Albany, New York, looked distressed as she laid back on a gurney with straps over her legs and her purse on her lap. She was outside Echo in Palm Beach at around 10pm after police were called as a woman needed help. Morgan has told what happened. 'I was helping a lady who fell,' she shared with 'I am doing great, thanks.' TMZ claimed she was given a 'trespass warning', according to documents TMZ obtained from the Palm Beach Police Dept. She refused to sign the warning, the doc showed, the site said. This comes after she had a problem at a NYC restaurant. She revealed her side of an ugly incident at red-hot New York restaurant Tucci on Saturday night. The reality TV star was accused of refusing to pay her $1,000 tab after dining with several friends. A source told Page Six that she threw around attitude saying she deserved a free meal because she is famous and got 'hysterical' and claimed she was now banned from the dining spot. But the Bravo star painted a different picture about what went down to the Daily Mail. Morgan claimed she was invited to eat at Tucci's for free in exchange for posting about the venue to her 1.2 million Instagram followers. Morgan said she'd done similar 'several times in the past' without encountering a problem from the restaurant. The drama over Morgan's $1,000 check is certainly going to add further buzz to Tucci. The deal was made with the owner of the hot spot, Max Tucci, through phone and text, she explained. She also said the entire staff knew her meal was supposed to be a freebee, so it was a matter of 'miscommunication.' And she never acted 'hysterical,' she said. 'There was a clear miscommunication. I believed I was dining in exchange for a promotional post, as discussed with Max,' she told Daily Mail on Tuesday. 'I made that known to staff, and when it seemed we weren't aligned, I offered relentlessly to reimburse him but didn't hear back.' Morgan paid the entire bill on Monday and added a generous tip, Daily Mail has told. However, Tucci still seemed peeved about what happened, despite receiving full payment. Max Tucci is one of New York's more prominent restauranteurs. He is the grandson of Oscar Tucci, who bought the New York institution Delmonico's in 1926. The restaurant first opened in 1827. Tucci has been frequented by celebrities since first opening in the NOHO neighborhood in March, 2024. The Bravo star has cleared up what really went down. Turns out Morgan was invited to eat at Tucci's for free in exchange for posting about the venue to her 1.2million Instagram followers. She had done this several times in the past and it worked out fine. The New Yorker on her Instagram page recently Tucci told PageSix it wasn't right for it was not right of Morgan to ask for a free meal as food costs are so high. He added the blonde beauty was 'just taking advantage' of the glamorous watering hole that has become an 'it spot' to dine. 'There was no arrangement for her to have a comped dinner. She just wanted free food and service,' he argued. Morgan last appeared on Real Housewives of New York City during season 13 in 2021. Days later Max sent a statement. 'In light of the overwhelming media inquiries surrounding the recent incident involving Sonja at TUCCI, I feel it's important to set the record straight,' his note began. 'There was no agreement for a complimentary dinner. Any assumption to the contrary reflects a lapse in judgment, consistent with prior unacceptable behavior. At TUCCI, we stand firmly with our staff, and with the hospitality industry at large, where respect and fair compensation for outstanding service are fundamental. 'The restaurant industry operates under significant pressure — from rising food and labor costs to high rents. It is unreasonable and unacceptable for guests to assume otherwise. We remain committed to honoring the hard work of our team and will not tolerate entitlement or disrespect. 'Respect our team and our other guests, and we will always respect you. Sonja is no longer welcome at TUCCI. In making this decision, I've had to break one of my grandfather Oscar Tucci's cardinal rules: 'Welcome everyone to our table.''
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Real Housewives vet Sonja Morgan shares HER side of ugly story over $1K restaurant bill that got her 'blacklisted'
Former Real Housewives of New York City personality Sonja Morgan has talked to about an ugly incident that went down at Tucci restaurant in New York City on Saturday. The 61-year-old reality TV star was accused of refusing to pay her $1,000 tab after dining with several friends. A source told Page Six that she threw around attitude saying she deserved a free meal because she is famous and got 'hysterical.' It was added she is now banned from the dining spot. But that Bravo star has cleared up what really went down. Turns out Morgan was invited to eat at Tucci's for free in exchange for posting about the venue to her 1.2million Instagram followers, she has claimed. She had done this several times in the past and it worked out fine so she thought everything was understood. With all this noise of Morgan's $1K bill, however, the Tucci restaurant is getting more press than it has ever seen. The deal was made with the owner of the hot spot, Max Tucci, through phone and text, it was explained. She also shared that the entire staff knew her meal was supposed to be comped for press, so it was a matter of 'miscommunication.' And she never acted 'hysterical.' 'There was a clear miscommunication. I believed I was dining in exchange for a promotional post, as discussed with Max,' she told on Tuesday. 'I made that known to staff, and when it seemed we weren't aligned, I offered relentlessly to reimburse him but didn't hear back.' Morgan ended up paying the entire bill on Monday and added a generous tip, has learned. But Tucci seems as if he is still aggravated by the event even though she paid in full. He is the third generation partner of Delmonico's Restaurant and founder of TUCCI-New York. Another famous face that has dropped by Tucci in recent months is troubled former talk show host Wendy Williams. Tucci, however, told PageSix that it was not right of her to ask for a free meal at a restaurant these days because food costs are so high. He added the blonde beauty was 'just taking advantage' of the glamorous watering hole that has become a beloved place to dine. 'There was no arrangement for her to have a comped dinner. She just wanted free food and service,' he argued to the site. With all this noise of Morgan's $1K bill, however, the Tucci restaurant is getting more press than it has ever seen. Morgan last appeared on Real Housewives of New York City during season 13 in 2021. Despite the unsavory incident, the mother-of-one took to Instagram on Sunday to mark Mother's Day with a trio of selfies. She wrote in a caption to her 1.2 million followers, 'My Mother's Day look. Hoping all my Mothers celebrated themselves and their families yesterday.' And her 24-year-old daughter Quincy Morgan, whom the reality star shared with her late ex-husband John Adams Morgan, gave her a shoutout online. The University of Pennsylvania graduate uploaded four throwback photos and wrote, 'The best mom @sonjatmorgan.'
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Glamorous celebrity is BANNED from ritzy NYC restaurant after refusing to pay $1,000 bill
Former Real Housewives of New York City star Sonja Morgan has found herself blacklisted from one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurants after a dramatic showdown over a $1,000 dinner bill. The 61-year-old reality TV alum allegedly caused a full-blown spectacle at Tucci, a chic hotspot in NoHo, after being handed the check for her group's evening out. Sources claim Morgan, who arrived with a party larger than her reservation, erupted when the staff refused to comp the meal. 'She was absolutely hysterical,' an onlooker told Page Six. 'It felt like a lost episode of RHONY. She was shouting, " I'm a celebrity!" and insisting she shouldn't have to pay.' The outburst reportedly began after Morgan, who initially booked a table for three, showed up with five guests during one of the restaurant's busiest nights. The group was reportedly dining before heading to her cousin Jack Morgan's 30th birthday celebration at Boom Boom Room. When presented with the nearly four-figure tab, Morgan refused to pay, insisting she had a 'promotional agreement' in place. She allegedly phoned restaurant owner Max Tucci and demanded the dinner be comped, citing her status as a single mother and influencer. 'She said, "People pay me to go to their restaurants,"' the source said. 'She expected to be treated like royalty, but there was no deal in place.' While Morgan eventually settled the bill - tip included - by Monday, the damage was already done. Tucci has made it clear she is no longer welcome at his establishment. 'It's not about me,' Tucci told the outlet. 'Don't do that to my staff.' He added that Morgan had been comped in the past but there was no agreement this time. 'The cost of everything is so expensive right now. She was just taking advantage,' he added. 'There was no arrangement for a free meal - she simply didn't want to pay.' Morgan has since confirmed to Page Six there was 'a clear miscommunication,' saying she had believed her dinner was in exchange for a promotional post and that she had communicated this to the staff. Still, Tucci is standing firm. 'There's a difference between miscommunication and entitlement,' he said. 'This wasn't about a misunderstanding - it was about expecting special treatment.' The incident has sparked whispers among NYC's social scene, many of whom are now wondering whether other celebs are leveraging their names for free meals with no real agreement in place. And now, Morgan can't get a meal at Tucci even if she is ready to pay on her own as she's been blacklisted from the restaurant.
