Apparently, if you're Joe Simpson, the answer is yes. Reports say Papa Joe Simpson, a former Baptist Minister and likely complete nut job, is encouraging Ashlee Simpson to break up with Pete Wentz. Not for any of the rumored reasons in the past -- like the "bisexuality" or the suicide attempts, but so she can star on a reality TV dating show.
Why would this be a good idea, according to Mr. Simpson? "Insiders" [who may be slightly more reliable than "a source" or "a pal"] say he believes the show, which would have 14 men living in a house, competing to date Ashlee Simpson, would help promote her album, Bittersweet World, which comes out in March.
The one that probably won't sell all that well, judging by the massive success of the video/single she released in December.
I can't imagine the show would really do much to help this predicament, but at the same time, I also can't really put down anything that puts Pete Wentz back on the market, on the rebound, no less. I'm so perfect for cute emo boys on the rebound, and I'm a really big fan of hoodies and dogs with underbites, and I plan to vote for Barack Obama. See? We're perfect!
All joking aside, if this actually happens, and Ashlee Simpson does dump Pete simply to forward her career and be on a dopey reality show? She is officially the most shallow person on earth. Time will tell if this is just more rumor mill gossip, but if it isn't, Joe and Ashlee Simpson should both head down to their local insane asylum and get the "crazy" stamp on their hands just like Homer did in that episode of "The Simpsons."
