Reality TV star Sonja Morgan, known for her role on Real Housewives of New York City, had quite a night recently—but not the glamorous kind.
On a Thursday evening in Florida, the 61-year-old blonde from Albany was seen being loaded into an ambulance outside Echo in Palm Beach around 10 pm.
She looked visibly upset, lying back on a stretcher with straps over her legs and her purse resting on her lap.
Police had been called to the scene after a woman reportedly needed assistance, and Morgan was right there helping out.
She later told DailyMail.com, “I was helping a lady who fell. I am doing great, thanks.”
Despite the drama, she seemed to be doing okay.
However, TMZ reported that Morgan received a “trespass warning” from Palm Beach Police Department, which she allegedly refused to sign.
The details came from documents TMZ obtained, adding an unexpected layer to the night’s events.
Drama in the Big Apple: Sonja’s Dispute at a NYC Restaurant
Just days before the Florida incident, Sonja Morgan found herself in hot water in New York City, at one of the city’s trendiest new restaurants—Tucci.
Over the weekend, rumors swirled that Sonja had refused to pay a hefty $1,000 bill after dining with friends.
According to a source who spoke to Page Six, Morgan threw a fit, insisting she deserved a free meal because of her fame, and even claimed she was banned from the restaurant afterward.
But Sonja tells a very different story.
To DailyMail.com, she explained that she was actually invited to Tucci for a complimentary meal in exchange for promoting the restaurant on her Instagram, where she boasts 1.2 million followers.
She said this wasn’t a one-off—she’s done similar deals in the past without issue.
According to Morgan, the deal was made directly with Max Tucci, the restaurant’s owner, through texts and phone calls.
She said the entire staff knew her meal was meant to be free, and that what happened was simply a “miscommunication.”
She also denied ever getting “hysterical,” as some reports suggested.
Clearing the Air: Sonja’s Side of the Story
Sonja told DailyMail.com, “There was a clear miscommunication. I believed I was dining in exchange for a promotional post, as discussed with Max.
“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.”
She confirmed that she paid the full $1,000 bill the following Monday—and even left a generous tip.
The Restaurateur Responds: Max Tucci’s Perspective
Max Tucci, grandson of Oscar Tucci who famously bought the legendary Delmonico’s restaurant in 1926, wasn’t too happy about the situation.
Tucci’s restaurant, which opened in New York’s NOHO neighborhood in March 2024, has quickly become a celebrity hotspot.
Tucci told Page Six that Morgan’s story didn’t add up.
He insisted there was no agreement for a free meal and accused Sonja of “just taking advantage” of the popular dining spot.
“It wasn’t right for her to ask for a free meal, especially given the high food costs,” he said.
A few days after the media frenzy, Tucci sent a statement to DailyMail.com to set the record straight.
He emphasized the pressures the restaurant industry faces—from rising costs to labor—and expressed the need to respect staff and fair compensation.
Tucci concluded with a firm stance: “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.’”
What’s Next for Sonja Morgan?
After her last appearance on Real Housewives of New York City in 2021, these recent incidents have brought Sonja back into the spotlight, but not quite in the way fans might hope.
From helping a woman in distress in Florida to a heated restaurant dispute in New York, it seems like Sonja’s life is anything but dull.
How she navigates the fallout from these events will be interesting to watch—and no doubt, the reality TV cameras will be ready to capture every twist and turn.