Sonja Morgan has once again proven that chaos follows her like a designer purse on clearance day. The Real Housewives of New York City alum made headlines (and a paramedic’s night) after being spotted leaving a Florida restaurant not in an Uber, but dramatically splayed across a stretcher. Because why walk out of dinner when you can ride out like a diva?
Here’s the play-by-play from the Real Housewives Emergency Room (RH-ER™):
On the fateful evening of May 15, 61-year-old Sonja Morgan was dining at Echo restaurant in swanky Palm Beach. Cut to 9:45 p.m.—lights! sirens! paparazzi!—as Miss Morgan was wheeled out like the finale act in a Broadway play none of us paid for. And yes, the photos landed straight into TMZ’s greedy little hands.
So what happened? Did Sonja trip on a sushi roll? Get into a lightsaber fight with a shrimp tempura? Not quite.
According to Queen Sonja herself, she was just being a good Samaritan. In a statement to IconicHipster.com, she said she sprang into action when an elderly diner appeared to be in distress. In the process of being Florence Nightingale in heels, she allegedly sustained some “minor injuries.” We’re guessing it was a pulled ego.
“Out of an abundance of caution,” she said, she rode with the EMTs to get checked out. Translation: If you’re going to be dramatic, go all the way.
But wait, the plot thickens faster than a Housewives reunion argument.
Captain William Rothrock of the Palm Beach Police confirmed that yes, officers responded to the restaurant. But here’s where things take a left turn into Bravo-level messiness: the hotel that owns the restaurant—The Breakers—slapped Sonja with a written trespass warning. Basically, they politely told her, “You can’t sit with us.”
TMZ says she refused to sign it, like the true reality rebel she is. Police were like, “Eh, can’t prove it,” and we were like, “Oh, Sonja, never change.”
Sonja insisted she didn’t want to leave the scene because she was committed to helping the person in distress. A source added she was very vocal with police—like, fifteen full minutes of vocal.
Let’s be real: Sonja’s life is 30% brunch, 40% drama, and 100% iconic.
Now here’s where things go from Housewives to House of Chaos. This little ambulance joyride comes just days after another messy incident in NYC. Apparently, Sonja waltzed into Tucci restaurant, ordered up nearly $1,000 worth of food, and then pulled a dine-and-dash—allegedly. According to witnesses, when asked to pay the bill, Sonja hit ‘em with:
“I don’t pay. People pay me to go to restaurants.”
Ma’am?!
Tucci’s owner Max Tucci (nepo name?) said there was no agreement for a comped meal and that Sonja’s tipping habits were more disappointing than a low-season episode of RHONY. He added that Sonja’s behavior was consistent with “past behavior.” Ouch.
Sonja later blamed that fiasco on a “miscommunication,” saying she paid and tipped after being called back—like she’s a celebrity guest star who had to check her schedule before settling a tab.
- Ambulance ride? ✅
- Trespass warning? ✅
- Dine-and-dash allegations? ✅
- Still somehow the main character? ✅✅✅
Sonja Morgan may no longer hold a golden apple, but she sure as heck knows how to keep the drama fruity and fabulous.
Coming soon to Bravo: The Real EMTs of Palm Beach.
