Jessica Simpson and Eric Johansson’s breakup appears to be taking a dramatic turn, with tensions rising between the former couple as Simpson’s music allegedly airs their dirty laundry. According to a new report by RadarOnline, Johansson is now ready to push back after feeling blindsided by the singer’s pointed lyrics.
Sources close to the situation claim Johansson was under the impression that, despite the split, he and Simpson were maintaining a united front, particularly for the sake of their children. “When they split up, Eric was led to believe that they were still on the same team,” a source told the outlet.
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The insider continued, “And he bent over backward to make things as smooth as he could, not just for their kids but for Jess, too.” The source added that Simpson’s lyrical portrayal of Johansson as an unfaithful partner has come as an emotional blow. “So to suddenly have her blindside him like this has been a huge blow,” the insider said.
Before concluding, the source issued a warning that Johansson may not stay silent. “He’s ready to fight back, and he’s got plenty of ammunition to use against her.” This development comes on the heels of the release of Simpson’s latest track, Leave, which reportedly contains “brutal shots” at her former husband.
Although she doesn’t mention Johansson by name, many believe the lyrics are about him. A separate insider speaking to Life & Style echoed the sentiment, saying, “She doesn’t name him, but everyone is convinced she’s singing about Eric.”
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According to that source, Johansson had hoped to preserve an amicable co-parenting relationship and stay out of the spotlight. “But if she’s going to make him the villain in this public war, he may want to defend himself — and there are always two sides to every story,” the insider added.
The once-private split is quickly becoming a public standoff, with both sides bracing for what could become a battle over reputation. While Simpson appears to be using her music to process the breakup, Johansson is reportedly gathering his own narrative, setting the stage for a potential showdown.
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