Amber Marchese

Amber appeared on the sixth season of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2014.[1] However, she exited the series after one season.[2] In July 2016, it was announced that Marchese and her husband would be appearing on the eighth season of Marriage Boot Camp, that is also known as Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 6.[3][4]

Apart from appearing on the show, Marchese owns a fitness and consulting company Vici Fitness. Amber also recently appeared on the "Tony's Tea Corner" Podcast with host Anthony "Tony" Lario.[5][6]

Marchese is married to James Marchese, with whom she has two children, Corbin and Isabella. James and his ex-wife Rebecca Grande have two sons, Michael and Sebastian. Marchese graduated with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Monmouth University, and later studied at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she received a master’s degree in bio-behavioral studies and exercise physiology.[7]

In April 2016, James Marchese was arrested for domestic violence, after allegedly grabbing and threatening Amber.[8] She later responded to the allegations, saying they are false and issuing a statement: "Domestic violence is not a joke, and having my husband be accused of such a heinous act is not only hurtful but damaging personally, emotionally and professionally. I would never let myself be a victim of anything or anyone".[9] In May 2016, Marchese's husband Jim announced he plans on suing Virgin Airlines for $100 million, citing a flight attendant misinterpreted him and Amber snuggling on the airplane.[10] In October 2016, the two officially filed a lawsuit against the airline for false imprisonment.[11] In January 2017, Virgin Airlines filed a lawsuit against Marchese, stating the two lied after the alleged domestic violence occurred.[12] In August 2018, both lawsuits were dropped.[13]

Marchese was diagnosed and survived breast cancer twice.[14][15] In June 2016, Marchese announced she had lyme disease.[16][17]

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