Is Richard Simmons’ Housekeeper Really Holding Him Hostage? The Fitness Guru Finally Speaks Out And Explains What Is Going On!

What the hell has been going on with Richard Simmons? As some of you may know, the fitness legend and everyone’s kinda gay uncle, has been missing for two years now. Well, not “missing” as in the police are actively looking for his toned body in the woods.

He’s just been staying inside his house. All. The. Time. He almost never leaves. He doesn’t travel anymore or speak to large crowds. It appears that he no longer cares about being famous, which shouldn’t be a problem. But we all have trouble letting things go, and we want Richard Simmons in our lives forever, so the internet started making up some rumors about him.

The main one being that he was being held hostage inside his Hollywood Hills home by his longtime housekeeper Teresa Reveles. An article from the New York Daily News claimed Reveles was controlling his life and has been for a long time.

But it looks like that report is false. Simmons decided to break his two-year silence and speak to the media. During a phone interview with The Today Show, the 67-year-old confirmed leaving the spotlight was his decision.

No one is holding me in my house as a hostage. You know, I do what I want to do as I’ve always done so people should sort of just believe what I have to say because like I’m Richard Simmons!

Apparently, he just wanted to be left alone. He’s approaching 70 and he’s ready to settle down and focus on himself, “I just really don’t wanna do anything. I don’t wanna be traveling anymore… it’s taken a toll on me.” He said.

There you have it, folks! Richard is doing just fine, although, he does sound a little depressed. Going out and meeting his fans again might actually make him feel better! Maybe he just needs a boost of energy or something.

But even if he never returns, we still have this lovely video…