These reality show marriages are just crazy pants. Meghan King Edmond and Jim Edmonds are supposedly filing for divorce. When last we paid attention to these two, Jim had allegedly filed for divorce the day after their five year anniversary.
Meghan said that Jim and the nanny both lied to her face about going to a hockey game together. Jim and the nanny claimed that nothing inappropriate was going on. Yet, the nanny’s boyfriend seems to have dumped her as well.
Then Jim went on a smear campaign on social media. He called Meghan a narcissist among many other nasty comments. His ex-wife joined in on the fun and so did a couple of his kids. It was really ugly. Very, very nasty.
And now this?
Is The Divorce Off?
“After what has been one of the most emotionally exhausting sleepless five days of my life resulting from a combination of anger, embarrassment, trying to understand, sadness to simply flat, I would like to make this statement. The last couple years have been rough on my wife and me for many reasons. Marriage is difficult but add three small children under three, two adolescent children, two adult children, building a house and two busy, hard-working spouses and the stress of living our lives in the public eye. At times, we are exhausted and feel our life has become one of distrust, kids, work, house, sleep and repeat.”
What are theses jobs these two have? Meghan writes a blog post every week or two. Jim sometimes does the color commentary for baseball games.
“It saddens me tremendously that my wife is hurt. After having a few days to digest the situation, I realize that something that occurred in a split second spiraled out of control with no way to stop it. We were both separately surprised to find out that the media had received details of our private situation without our knowledge. We both carry an extremely large load and most of our issues could have been worked out if we had more more time for us. With our busy careers and the addition of our son’s medical needs, we were lacking quality time together.”
What Careers??
Again with the “busy careers?” You were the one who was putting everything about your relationship out on front street. THAT WAS YOU. Five days of nasty comments about your wife.
“I’m removing myself and all of my family from this unnecessary publicity that I obviously have never quite enjoyed. I have way too much love for my wife and kids for this to happen and it’s time for us to get back to the private life we used to live. Meghan is a truly special woman who my kids are so fortunate to have as their mother. Hoping for some peace, normalcy, and the ability to move forward in a healthy, happy direction for every single person involved. I love my family and will make it right again,”
Suddenly, there is no divorce and he is going to make things right? I don’t know who wrote this or what his angle is with this statement but this is really bizarro world. How do you even think you can come back from this?
Thoughts? I think we should never have another guy named Jim on Bravo. All of them suck.
I believe he is a narcissist. So his words are fake, and their purpose is to save face. He did not like the publicity and someone, a manager or agent, must have told him that he looks like an abject failure of a human being. ORRRR MKE has something on him and they are working out a deal. I do not believe the divorce is off. I believe they will re announce it in a couple weeks.
He’s doing this to get his ducks in a row, before he files for divorce again, next time for real.
I don’t know how you say the things they do and then turn around to try to work things out. It seems very insincere.
I suspect you are absolutely right. I couldn’t make sense of his sudden change. I thought either he found out he’d lose too much money, lose his Fox contract or should not have temporarily vacated the house. Your point makes more sense.
I cannot imagine how miserable their lives must be.
“What are theses jobs these two have?”
Most likely, rich people jobs. Perhaps Jim has a contract for going on TV as a sports pundit, and Meghan’s been going the “social media influencer” route.
“Suddenly, there is no divorce and he is going to make things right?”
Yeah, I ain’t buying this shit, either. This makes no sense. I just hope Meghan has the good sense to take the trash out already.
That statement was too self aware and filled with humility to be written by a narcissistic ahole like Jim Edmonds. Meghan has been trying to find ways to hell their disabled child and he’s been attending hockey games with his friend the nanny. If he doesn’t understand why his wife is a little insecure, we can add clueless and thick headed to his list of negative traits.
Yes, social media is the devil. But also while Meghan is wrangling 3 kids under 3, Jim has no business being out, let alone with WOMEN! Take some responsibility again Jim and spend some time with your wife and kids.
Doesn’t she have 4 nannies? Jim is a complete jerk but I don’t care for Meghan either.
She has that number of people to help with the kids because she has a brain damaged kiddo for whom she getting any and all treatment she can. I went down the rabbit hole of info online regarding this. Wasn’t always team Meghan, but damn, she’s doing everything she can to help that kid, even when it means leaving the other two at home while she flies to New Orleans to do hyperbaric (sp?) treatment every day so extra oxygen gets to his brain. (he is so young that she goes into the glass coffin with him every day for an hour so extra oxygen gets to his brain to help it recover). She actually has a pretty amazing blog going about her journey as a mom of 3 young kiddos, one who is atypical.
I believe Meghan and her son lived in California for a a considerable period of time-several weeks or months to get him help, meanwhile the other kids were in St. Louis because Meghan didn’t want to interupt their schedule.
I’ve never cared for Meghan, she can come across as pretty smug but I feel for her in this situation, divorce is really painful and scary. She’s fortunate she has a big loving family near by for support.
I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. I’m sorry that she’s going through that with her son.
I don’t think this means the divorce is off. I think he’s just walking back on a lot of things he’s said when all this mess started. I’m pretty sure they are still divorcing. Just a day or so Jim commented on IG when someone said Meghan is going to clean up and he said she isn’t. I think it’s still on, but he’s putting all this out there to not make himself look like a total ass.
I saw that,too, he looked like a real asshat for saying that.
the divorce was NEVER filed. i live in st.louis and there is no record of it being filed.
meghan has a lifestyle blog but her job is being a amazing mom to those kiddos and literalyl working tiredlessly with her son who has special needs. i cannot imagine the amount of stress that puts on their family. despite his transgressions, their family has a very good reputation in st.louis and ive never really heard anything bad bout her around st.louis.
i think this was a situation of everyone jumping the gun and meghan flipping out seeing jim at the game with the nanny…which yes was NOT the best decision…among other poor decisions he makes. but case in point…no divorce was filed in missouri (she also said she an her attorneys couldnt find record of it)
now…do i think this will pan out? mayube not. considering jims daughter and EX have come out swinging about meghans character. all that matters really is that they have three young children, one of which has a brain trauma and that should be the focus.
The divorce could be sealed.
When Megan was on real houswives I remember that she had said that Jim didnt want any more children……Jim is weak man he seems like ….he’ll go along just to get along…sometimes that can bite you in the ass.
I’d think they have to still be getting a divorce. Did anyone see the stuff his daughter Hailey wrote?? INSANE.
I hope she confirms that the divorce is going ahead and takes the power from him, then they keep the rest private. The comments from her daughter were unkind and unnecessary, she really should have kept her mouth shut. Meghan may be self absorbed but it’s pretty clear to me that Jim is the narcissist, not her. I wouldn’t have trusted him either after the “sexting”, I don’t believe that’s all it was or an isolated incident. If he wanted his marriage to work, he needed to be 100% transparent.
I’ve never cared for Meghan but I have a lot of empathy for how difficult life is with a special needs child, two other children and an narcissistic ex sports star for a husband. I thought Jim’s daughter was a spoiled brat but I tried to give her a pass because her mother was ill. My original assessment was correct. She’s an asshole. It was incredibly inappropriate of her to wade in her father’s marriage-Holy Inappropriateness! Talk about over-stepping boundaries! The whole thing is a big mess and it should have been kept quiet. This confirms why I hate Social Media and haven’t used it for years.
Betting Jim’s “people” wrote this for him. In my opinion, Jim’s job here in St Louis is being Jim. Meet and greets, charity events, some tv work.
He was ugly as can be on social media. When I saw that bizarre retraction of his, I could not stop laughing.
It kinda smells like…a storyline. Nahhhh.
After his rabid posts, someone educated wrote this grammatically correct release. I agree it was to re-set his image or what’s left of it. Hope Meghan receives substantial support for her kids, especially Hart, and Jimbo is left all alone in his mansion reading “Grammar For Dunmies”!
I bet he does not set foot in that behemoth of a house.
As for his image, no one in STL seems to care about this kerfluffle. The sports world appears to ignore it.
I think MKE would take him back in a minute. I don’t know who has the upper hand at this point, but MKE should try to get a post nuptial agreement whereby she gets money and other things before she takes him back permanently.
Yes! Great advice.
Don’t walk Meghan… RUN!
Some divorce lawyer’s pr firm got hold of this and rewrote his perceived selfish asshole persona into a more pitiable struggling father, husband, hard working victim of too much stress, too little time kinda guy. But his actual, real words tell a far different story. He’s slimy and that’s hard to hide or cover up.
I love everything about your purple pen. It hits shit on the head.
Sounds like “someone” (Jim LOL) did some separation/divorce financial calculations on what it was going to cost him for another ex plus 3 young children – one with health issues. A little “strange” can turn out to be very expensive…..
There is a prenup in place. The only thing he would have to worry about is child support for their 3 kids. No doubt he was already covering their insurance already and the expenses that come with their son’s special needs as well.
My asshole neighbor is also named Jim and has always reminded me of a woman beater. In fact in years of court dates I’ve never seen his wife. There IS something in a name. I hope Meghan leaves and never looks back.
My money is on Meghan returning to Bravo. I’d honestly watch a show with just her on it. She’s a bad ass mom (although I can’t tell if she realizes how privileged she is and hard to relate to sometimes), who seems to have genuine friends and relationships with her family, and her kids tug at my heartstrings. But I’m a whore for anything reality TV. I bet there are a lot of women who would relate to the single mom thing tho.
Monopolize on that douche bag, Meghan!!
I would relate to a single mom show about a mom not having a bunch of help all the time. She’s not the typical mom and although she’s going through a tough time with her son, she has the means. Imagine if she had to work? Had to wait for a referral to see a specialist? Had to forgo dinner so her boys could eat instead? Meghan’s privileged and doesn’t realize it.
I don’t think for a minute that Jim wrote this himself- too grammatically correct lol. I said it before that IMO it all boils down to money. Megan does have a full time job taking care of 3 little ones, and one with neuro problems is full time by itself. Agree that he’s the one putting their shit on front street. He’s too old to change and he’s a poster child of a narcissist. For the love of all things Holy and the sake of the young kids, I do hope that they get off the public platforms including social media and keep their crap private, divorce or no divorce. I doubt that he’s able to stay out of the limelight. I’m sick of reading all the nastiness. If Megan was smart she should run and take him to the cleaners. But truthfully, IMO they both need to deal with it all in private and she should lay low too. They both need to grow up and take care of those kids. He’s already shown a pattern of being a fame ho, absentee parent and a cheater. I wish the entire family the best but I’m tired of reading all the tawdry details. They both knew what they were getting into (he more than she, because she was so young). They just need to step away from the keyboard and media and focus on the kids. If he’s not going to be active in helping her with the kids (doubtful— leopards don’t change their spots), then whoever suggested the post nup is onto something. He should pay up and shut up. She seems to have a supportive family and she’s smart enough and capable enough to manage without him. I understand she’s still young and never expected it to turn out like this but who ever does? Time to put on her big girl pants and see him for what he is.. A d-bag! She still has youth on her side and can find happiness once she emotionally detaches from him. (But not his financial duties). And once more with feeling, THE KIDS COME FIRST!!!
Sorry. Rant over.
I concur. What happened to good old embarrassment and being ashamed of yourself? I don’t care about the details of their problems, really nobody gives a hoot. NEVER EVER put in print possible litigious or career affecting, etc info. Also Jim has been Jim and smart as MKE is she knew the possibilities. Now she wants to announce. Stupid. Happy Friday 🤗
Are they filming OC right now? They have a child that will need expensive care his(?) entire life. Maybe they are pumping the breaks so that this unfolds while the camera’s are rolling and negotiating a better [bigger check] deal with Bravo.
She has 4 fucking nannies and no full time job!! How hard can her schedule possibly be??
Pretty full when you have the time and financial wherewithal to fly your neurologically damaged baby to various treatments in Louisiana and California, forcing you to leave your two other toddlers at home while your husband is in even another state (and when he is home, he’s taking the nanny to hockey games rather than just spending time with the toddlers because mommy is away with brother.
I thought Aspen’s nanny was related to Megan????
Um hello they have a candle business!
But anyway I was talking to this sports knowing guy friend of mine speculating about the millions Jim must make as a sports moderator (or whatever they’re called) and was quickly put in my place. He said he likely doesn’t make that much because he covers the st louis region only. If true the spending seems wildly out of control.
Just also think Megan probably is a nightmare and they probably are a perfect match for each other. Sorry I’m just not buying Megan as a victim act. TBH they both seem pretty out there to me.
Spouse who keeps up with such things says the tv job pays peanuts. Appearances pay a bit. And I think he works for the Cardinals baseball team as well, teaching players. But, there are not millions for Meghan.
When there is a child with special needs, all bets are off. I wish Hart the best. I think Jim is lying!! I know the ex wife chimed in, but what really annoyed me was the daughter. All the family members should just zip it and keep their mouths shut. Actually, we shouldn’t know any of this from either side! Shatttup!
This was all Jim’s attorney. They need to plan better. It’s all too late. Run away, Meghan and take care of your babies and never look back, The money is not worth it.
Or, maybe Meghan needs to play along and secure a better post “pre-nup.” Play the game, if she can.
This tragic story needs to be taken private.. For the children-and us.
Sounds like he’s trying to one up Kenya.
Too soon?
Maybe all of the Bravo married with complications should have a giant key party and fuck everyone and then make up lies about that. I don’t believe ANY of them anymore. And Niecy Nash is divorcing I saw on Wendy Williams and Kenya will be on Wendy’s show Tuesday. More verbal mayhem?
It’s craziness, right?
Haven’t watched Wendy today. Sad to hear about Niecy, is it ugly too?
Based on many many years of watching relationships fold and unfold, I very much doubt that Jim has really changed. He has a history of cheating on his partners, and didn’t show a very caring, involved side to his personality when we saw him on RHOC with Meghan, especially when she was going through fertility treatments. The social media posts he put out a few days ago were insulting, hateful and horrendous. He was talking about his wife, the mother of three of his children, one of whom is developmentally disabled, and he had the gall to say the things he did? He really showed his true colors there, and I’m sure he got plenty of negative feedback. That’s why we’re seeing these conciliatory comments now, not because he’s a fundamentally good guy. If Megan takes him back, because she’s trying to preserve her family, she’ll just be postponing the heartbreak that he’ll inevitably cause her. I wish her the best of luck and happiness, but I don’t think it will be with him.
You are so correct EnglishRose.
All these couples need to get off SM and take care of their families privately. Sadly the children are ultimately the most hurt and damaged by these public statements with the “he said, she said” dialogs…
The longer we live the more we see how relationships change, evolve and end at times. I’m sad this is now somehow the new norm to take to finding support and fight these very personal broken alliances and turn them into a battlefield with complete strangers.
I must have been in a cave, what did he say? What did the ex say?
Call me old fashioned but I think anyone who has three sets of children with three different women- or who volunteers to become wife and mother number three- has a screw loose. Their problems are of their own making; I only feel sorry for the children. And the nanny. She must really need money to mess with a gross old man in mom jeans.
Whoever wrote the latest “statement” made him seem even more psycho by flip-flopping. What a mess. No matter what, I feel for Meghan. Jim will go onto a new version of Meghan and Meghan will be raising their children alone. Jim needs to try dating a woman over 45. All the “pretty-young-girls” he marries eventually become pretty mothers with responsibilities. And, those women may be too busy to go to hockey games.
What were the comments that he made? And his children? Were they on twitter and/or instagram?
So after ex wife two Alison came out and made a statement that the last five years since Jim married Meghan have been a “nightmare’ and then Hailey came out and said she couldn’t stand Meghan either, THEN Jim comes out and walks back all is previous statements about Meghan. Way to make them both look kind of stupid. Wasn’t Alison in one episode of the RHOC? When Lizzie and Danielle were introduced? I thought I remember a blonde in the limo too and it was Alison and she was supposed to be full time but then backed out because she was getting a divorce and they cut her scenes? Or was that a different blonde almost housewife? Now I have to go Google.
I think they both deserve each other.
I lived a block away from Jim and Allison’s owned, but baseball seasonal home when they got married and had their kids. They would sit out on the front porch and Jim (please call me Jimmy) would push the stroller around the neighborhood. Allison’s mom lived with them to watch the kids for away games and social events.
Lots of limos to me.
Allison is drop dead gorgeous, much prettier than Meghan and only about five years older I think.
I am surprised she bashed Meghan publicly, but I trust you. She never came across to me as a fame claimer or basher and Meghan always has.
This is just my opinion.
Here is my theory. This is complete damage control. His attorneys must think there is a loophole in the prenup. (or there was one, like a cheating one). OR, his behavior has been such that the pre nup could be thrown out. OR he’s now worried about his fame. Her request that she be included in the texts to the young, hot nanny that he goes solo to events with is NOT unreasonable after he got caught sexting a woman… sexting to the 4th degree. I think he was probably surprised by the reactions… MKE wasn’t everyone’s favorite housewife, but based on what I’ve read on social media, even the biggest MKE haters are Team MKE in this particular situation.
Ding! Ding! Ding! This rings sooo true.
Jimmy is the very picture of a bloated poser. I do not believe one thing he says. Look at him in that picture! Liar! His back pocket was probably buzzing with sexts.