Overview

• On July 11, 2025, Teresa Reveles appeared on NBC’s Today Show for her first broadcast interview since Richard Simmons’s death
• She dismissed persistent claims that she kidnapped or coerced Simmons, humorously insisting he was the one who “kidnapped” her
• Reveles characterized their 36-year relationship as deeply affectionate but non-sexual, likening it to a blend of family and friendship roles
• She said Simmons was “very, very happy” after stepping away from the public eye despite health struggles and aging concerns
• Reveles recounted finding Simmons after his July 13, 2024 fall, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruling his death an accident aggravated by cardiovascular disease