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  • REPORT: RHONJ Producers Are “Having a Hard Time” Finding the Right Cast for Season 15 After Test Filming Fails

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    The Real Housewives of New Jersey still has no season 15 cast.

    After season 14 concluded with a major divide among the women, some of whom were Team Teresa Giudice, 53, and others of whom sided with Melissa Gorga, 46, in their since-ended feud, an insider has revealed that producers are “having a hard time” finding the right group of housewives and have brought in a new third-party team to interview potential newbies.

    “Previous producers have been having a hard time finding the right cast and fit,” an insider told Us Weekly on January 13. “They didn’t like the newcomers who were test filming last year in August.”

    According to the report, the casting team is searching for a diverse group of women from all different parts of the Garden State.

    “They are going full speed ahead with casting over the next month and a half,” the source shared. “The current cast could have answers if they’re coming back to the show in the next couple of months.”

    As RHONJ fans will recall, Jackie Goldschneider, 49, and Jennifer Aydin, 48, who announced her exit from the series in October, sided with Teresa amid season 14, and Margaret Josephs, 58, Danielle Cabral, 40, and Rachel Fuda, 34, remained loyal to Melissa. Meanwhile, Dolores Catania, 54, who will be featured as a “friend” on the debut season of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and Jennifer Fessler, 55, did their best to stay in the middle.

    As for who could possibly return, that’s apparently up in the air for everyone.

    “None of the current cast members know yet if they are coming back [for season 15],” the insider continued. “Producers could recast the whole show.”

    Following reports of test filming between Melissa, Margaret, Dolores, and potential newbies in August 2025, Teresa reconciled with Melissa and her brother, Joe Gorga, 51, and ultimately celebrated Christmas together.

    While there have been rumors swirling in regard to a potential cancellation of the series, Andy Cohen, 57, confirmed last June on The View that that was not the case.

    “It was really on a deep pause, and we are actively there casting and looking at the future of what that will be,” he said. “It’s a great franchise, and we love it. I just have to reiterate that.”

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  • REPORT: Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga Will Return to RHONJ With These 2 Costars for Season 15, Find Out Which Full-Timer Has Allegedly Been Fired as Newbies Are Added

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    Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga will reportedly be returning to the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey for season 15 after reconciling their relationship weeks ago.

    According to a new report, the sisters-in-law are expected to reprise their roles on the show for the impending episodes, along with Dolores Catania, 54, and Jennifer Fessler, 55, as one of the series’s longtime regulars is left out of the new cast.

    “For [RHONJ] fans, it looks like we’re all in for a familiar rollercoaster. Yes, Melissa and Teresa are both set to return next season. Alongside them, we’re hearing Dolores and Jen Fessler will be back, plus some fresh faces are coming in to stir the pot,” revealed a December 8 report from Deuxmoi.

    “One notable absence?” the report continued. “[It] looks like Margaret Josephs sadly won’t be holding a spot this time around.”

    On Instagram, RHONJ Obsessed shared the supposed news with its followers, also mentioning that Dolores would be appearing as a friend of Liz McGraw’s on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island season one.

    After the post was shared on Instagram in regard to the alleged casting news for RHONJ season 15, a number of fans weighed in, some of whom liked the women who were returning, and others who felt producers were potentially making a big mistake.

    “Margaret leaving is the best news ever!” one person proclaimed.

    “As long as [Margaret] is not there I’m happy,” another agreed.

    A third wrote, “I think getting rid of [Margaret] will help move the franchise forward.”

    Then, as someone else said that they needed “a break” from Teresa, and another fan said Melissa was “not needed anymore,” others suggested Bravo bring back the “original cast” or Jennifer Aydin, 48, who seemed to announce her exit from the show in October.

    “I miss Jen Aydin. She is totally needed as well as Teresa, Dolo, and Fessler!” someone shared. Another person exclaimed, “I’d prefer [Jennifer Aydin] over Fessler ANY DAY.”

    Meanwhile, another person mentioned Kathy Wakile, 60.

    No word yet on when filming will begin on The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 15.

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  • REPORT: ‘RHONJ’ Season 15 to Return With 4 Cast Members as 3 Are Fired and Newbies Are Added, Plus Update on Jackie & Jennifer and When Filming Will Begin

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    The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast has reportedly undergone some major changes ahead of its upcoming 15th season.

    Over a year after the 14th season concluded with Teresa Giudice, 53, and Melissa Gorga, 46, estranged, and the rest of the cast divided, a new report suggests that only four cast members will return as three others are fired, and a number of newbies are added to film the new episodes.

    “Just got word that Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, and Margaret Josephs have officially been tapped to film test scenes with a batch of potential new housewives in the next few weeks. Producers are setting up one on one or small group shoot sessions (think pairings like Dolores + Margaret, Dolores + Melissa, Margaret + Melissa, and Teresa + Dolores),” Bravo and Cocktails revealed to its readers on August 19.

    That means Jennifer Aydin, 48, Danielle Cabral, 39, and Rachel Fuda, 34, have not been asked back.

    “With potentially newbies mostly locked in, it’s now all about capturing compelling footage, watching the chemistry, and deciding which pairings (or singles) stand out. The plan is to unveil the returning vets at BravoCon in November, but it’s unclear if the newbies will be revealed alongside them,” the report continued. 

    As for when filming on season 15 could potentially begin, it was noted that production was hoping to include fall and winter holidays, including Halloween.

    “[It’s] perfect timing for giving the show that classic Jersey charm,” the outlet stated. 

    In addition to sharing that the final four could change before the cast is set in stone, Bravo and Cocktails also revealed that the fates of Jackie Goldschneider, 48, and Jennifer Fessler, 56, are up in the air.

    “Jen Fessler and Jackie Goldschneider have yet to be invited to film, though they could easily be slotted in last-minute if producers decide to bring one (or both) back into the mix. Of the two, execs are leaning more towards Jen Fessler at this time,” it noted.

    The report comes just days after Joe Gorga, 50, told fans at Dolores’ charity softball game that he and his family would be coming “back,” and after Margaret hinted at her comeback on Instagram.

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  • Margaret Josephs Suggests Which “Grownup” RHONJ Costars Should Film Mashup Show With RHONY OG’s, Plus Talks Jen Aydin’s “Ridiculous” Return Claim, and What She Hopes for Show

    Margaret Josephs Suggests Which “Grownup” RHONJ Costars Should Film Mashup Show With RHONY OG’s, Plus Talks Jen Aydin’s “Ridiculous” Return Claim, and What She Hopes for Show

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    Margaret Josephs suggested “grownup” castmates from The Real Housewives of New Jersey should do a mash-up show with Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, and Dorinda Medley from the original version of Real Housewives of New York. She also shaded Jennifer Aydin’s “ridiculous” claim that she was returning to RHONJ, and Margaret shared what she hopes will happen to the cast.

    After a season of lower ratings and a divided cast, Real Housewives of New Jersey was put on hiatus. As of now, a host of reports suggest different outcomes for the cast. Andy Cohen, however, has said repeatedly that no decisions have been made. At one point, he suggested the idea of an entire cast reboot like the network did to Real Housewives of New York in 2023.

    “[It’s] very unfortunate what has occurred on our cast,” said Margaret on the Virtual Reali-Tea podcast. “I think it’s devastating, truthfully, that it got to that level.”

    She suggested that she, Dorinda, Luann, and Ramona should film a mash-up show with other “grownups” from RHONJ, including Dolores Catania, Jenn Fessler, and Melissa Gorga

    “The women of a certain age all together – I think could be kinda funny,” she said.

    Dorinda also addressed Aydin’s recent claim on Instagram Live that she was returning to RHONJ, which she said while clapping back to a fan. Andy has since debunked this claim.

    “I just knew that was a mistake. You don’t do that. You don’t be presumptuous. You shouldn’t be cocky … until the entire cast knows and you get that call,” said Margaret. “You don’t have to clap back at people. It’s absolutely ridiculous when you’re doing an Instagram Live. It’s childish … and you know it’s not true, so it’s just like, ‘Bury yourself. I don’t care.’”

    But she praised Andy for “set[ting] it straight.” According to Margaret, she “love[s] the show,” but it “turned a corner … for all of us.”

    “Whatever happens, happens,” she said of its future. “And I have to resign myself to, ‘You know what, whatever is meant to be is meant to be.’”

    Margaret hopes it returns with castmates who can keep the drama “light” and “petty” but not “take it into real life.” She also hinted that Fessler should join the main cast.

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  • Melissa Gorga Addresses the Future of RHONJ Cast After Dramatic Finale as Costars React, Plus See Promo for Reunion Special as Jenn Fessler Refuses to Sit in “Room” of “Snakes”

    Melissa Gorga Addresses the Future of RHONJ Cast After Dramatic Finale as Costars React, Plus See Promo for Reunion Special as Jenn Fessler Refuses to Sit in “Room” of “Snakes”

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    Melissa Gorga, Rachel Fuda and other Real Housewives of New Jersey castmates hinted that the current cast can’t go forward as it is, following the dramatic season finale – which seemingly closed the chapter on this specific group. Around the same time, a promo gave insight into how the upcoming reunion special will go down, with Jennifer Fessler declaring that she won’t film with a “room” of “snakes.”

    Amid the cast divide, Bravo decided to film the opposing sides separately in an ‘alternate’ reunion without host Andy Cohen, as castmates watched back the intense finale. Since the season wrapped, reports have indicated that the current cast will either be completely replaced or get a major overhaul.  

    In an interview for BravoTV, Teresa Giudice said the show isn’t supposed to be about “cutting people out” and having “teams,” which is “so high-schoolish.”

    Melissa in her own interview addressed the future of RHONJ.

    “I don’t know where the group goes from here but … I wouldn’t take anything back,” said Melissa, via @therealhousewiveszone on Instagram. “At the end of the day, I fight for my family and my husband and my kids and what’s morally right.” The star said she wants to be around people that “want to see [her] thrive.” And if they don’t wish her well, it’s time to “remove them” from her life.

    Rachel declared that the “multi-million-dollar question” is “where do we go from here” as a group. She doesn’t know “if there can be a next chapter” with “this group of women.”

    Jackie answered, “I don’t think the group as it is goes anywhere from here,” but added that there are “some good people” in the group who are “open to resolutions” and a “good time,” and know how to have “petty” fights. According to Jackie, if you “build around” those people, there can be a “great show.”

    Danielle said there’s “no going back” after what was “done this year.”

    Even Fessler said she doesn’t believe a group reconciliation is “in the cards.”

    Meanwhile, Bravo dropped a promo for the upcoming alternate reunion.

    In the video, shared by @queensofbravo on Instagram, an announcer said the cast will have “the ultimate sit-down” at The Rails as they watch the finale.

    In one clip, Dolores expressed that she didn’t “want to see this part,” and called the actions of one castmate “wrong.”

    During another moment in Margaret and Melissa’s camp, Fessler was standing near the table saying, “I don’t have to sit in a room like this with snakes.”

    At one point, Margaret called a certain scene “disgusting,” and Teresa seemingly told Dolores to stop “stick[ing] up” for someone.

    The reunion special airs next Sunday night on Bravo.

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  • ‘RHONJ’ Star Melissa Gorga on Kathy’s ‘WWHL’ Shade, “Phony” Jennifer Aydin, and Teresa’s “Big Reveal,” Plus Marge’s Flowers, Shades “Traitor” Jackie and Two-Faced Jennifer Fessler, and “Very Sad” Finale

    ‘RHONJ’ Star Melissa Gorga on Kathy’s ‘WWHL’ Shade, “Phony” Jennifer Aydin, and Teresa’s “Big Reveal,” Plus Marge’s Flowers, Shades “Traitor” Jackie and Two-Faced Jennifer Fessler, and “Very Sad” Finale

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    Melissa Gorga appeared on Sunday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live, where she reacted to Kathy Wakile dissing her on an episode of Andy Cohen‘s late-night show earlier this month.

    While also shading a number of her current Real Housewives of New Jersey co-stars, including Jennifer Aydin, 47, Jackie Goldschenider, 47, and Jennifer Fessler, 53, reacting to Teresa Giudice‘s “big reveal,” and applauding Margaret Josephs‘ floral funeral arrangement, Melissa, 45, teased the upcoming finale episode and shared her thoughts on Kathy’s unwillingness to reconcile with her and Joe Gorga.

    “I was a little shocked that she had a little shade to her answer as opposed to being a little bit more optimistic. What I said on [Jeff Lewis Live] was very nice, and it was like, ‘Hey. You’re gonna live across the street. Hopefully, the two cousins can connect,’” Melissa recalled on the July 28 episode of WWHL. “She said, ‘Oh that’s convenient.’ Well yeah, it is convenient. You’re gonna live across the street.”

    “It just seemed like she was trying to throw shade when there was no need,” Melissa added.

    Andy, 56, then asked her about Aydin continuing to mention cheating rumors after apologizing for doing so in the past.

    “It just goes to show you she’s so phony. It’s so phony,” Melissa stated. “She sits down and she tries to have a conversation like she wants to move forward all the time, and no matter what she does, she has to shade Envy. Like the fact that she threw shade at Envy and the fashion show, it’s like, what happened to women supporting women, rooting for girls who are doing things, creating small businesses? I was a young girl when I created that business and it turned into what it is today. I just think she’s so phony in so many aspects, and everything she does is for the show and not real.”

    Melissa also looked back at Sunday’s episode of RHONJ, which saw Margaret, 57, sending flowers to Teresa, 52, and her attorney, James J. Leonard, Jr., as they accused her of communicating with Luis Ruelas‘ ex.

    “Oh my God. That was savage amazingness. I mean, that’s home you play Housewife,” Melissa stated of the arrangement, which served as a funeral for Teresa and James’ “dignity.”

    Although Teresa had previously signaled her and Luis’ vindication, her “big reveal” wasn’t as impactful as she might have hoped.

    “It was like, whomp, whomp, whomp,” Melissa shared.

    Then, as Andy suggested the audience already knew Margaret and the ex had been in touch, Melissa pointed out that Teresa and Luis “had meetings with everyone under the sun, including Bo Dietl, this investigator.”

    “There’s not one [ex], there’s multiple, and they would all love to speak to all of us 24 hours a day if they could,” Melissa continued. “They all have things to say, and if you want to listen to them, it’s very easy to listen to them.”

    While the RHONJ reunion was canceled weeks ago, Melissa was able to share the questions she would’ve asked each cast member on WWHL.

    “Why are you such an a**hole?” she revealed as her question to Aydin.

    “Why are you such a traitor?” Melissa wondered of Jackie.

    She also shaded Fessler, asking, ”Why do you say one thing on the phone and another thing when we’re in person?”

    As for Dolores Catania, 53, Melissa said she wanted to know when her co-star was going to “stop playing Switzerland.”

    Of the group trip she and her castmates were supposed to take to the Berkshires before the home where they were to stay burned down, Melissa admitted to feeling the trip would have been “pointless.”

    “I knew where we were at in this group … I knew it was gonna be a waste of time, so good, we saved time with that. I mean, it’s very sad that the house burned down,” she said.

    Then, when she was asked about the rumor that 60-year-old Real Housewives of New York City alum Ramona Singer had hooked up with The Valley‘s Jax Taylor, 45, Melissa confessed to suspecting it was true.

    “I think I would believe that. Ramona? I’ve been out where she is, and yes, I believe that could be very true. Back in the day, Ramona gets hers. And with Jax, I could see that, totally,” she revealed.

    Moving on to Teresa’s friendship with Jackie, Melissa said she was not surprised to see Teresa speaking of using Jackie for information about Margaret.

    “We all know that. I’m surprised that Jackie’s not more annoyed at seeing that,” she stated.

    Another fan wanted to know if Melissa felt that Joe and Teresa would reconcile if they left RHONJ.

    “No,” she bluntly replied.

    Looking ahead to the potential 15th season, Melissa said she was convinced that a reboot was looming.

    “[It’s] time for a change. I do think the change kind of means some people are gonna go, maybe everyone’s gonna go. So I think we’re all just trying to do our best to try and figure out what’s gonna happen and realize that it is realistic that things might change,” she explained.

    Although Melissa and other cast members may not appear in the new season, there are still a few episodes left of RHONJ, including next week’s highly-anticipated finale.

    “I thought it was very sad at points, I thought it was crazy at points. I thought there was things said that I was in shock,” Melissa teased. “When you think the worst has gotten said, you have not seen anything yet.”

    Melissa then revealed her rose and thorn of season 14.

    “How free I feel and how I don’t feel the pressure anymore to accept things that I never thought were right or to keep moving forward with something that was at a complete dead in, having zero guilt anymore and knowing I’ve done the right thing for as long as I could is definitely my rose,” she revealed. “I don’t think it’s a thorn, but I think watching Antonia going to college and knowing that life is changing that way for me is huge when I used to see her as a four-year-old on the show.”

    Later, on the WWHL: After Show, a fan asked Melissa if she knew Chanel Ayan, 46, before the Real Housewives of Dubai cast member accused her of buying followers.

    “I don’t know if I’ve ever met her. I think I might have met her one time at BravoCon, like in passing,” Melissa replied, admitting to suspecting it was Chanel’s friendship with Teresa that prompted the diss.

    “She went to my sister-in-law’s wedding. She’s good friends with my sister-in-law. I don’t know. Out of nowhere, she tweeted, ‘How does Melissa Gorga have more followers than all the housewives … She must buy fake followers.’ I guess than everyone on my cast, then she said than Kenya Moore, which I do. I’m very good at marketing. I’m good on social. I’m good on Instagram.”

    “You’ve also been on Jersey for 12 years,” Andy added. Melissa then corrected, “I’ve been on 14 years. 2010. It’s 2024.”

    “And also the ratings for [RHONJ] have been huge,” Andy further noted.

    “Exactly,” Melissa replied. “I’ve been on probably five years longer than Kenya. And Kenya, by the way, and I know this because we were on [Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip] together, Kenya, she doesn’t post. I have a store that everyone buys for me. I’m very active on social media. So proceeding that, the same day, Teresa posted her photo and said, ‘I love you so much.’ It’s stupid. I don’t get it. She’s such a beautiful girl. This isn’t the first time she’s said something about me, which is weird.”

    As the show concluded, Andy asked Joe how he felt about season 14 “being the end of this chapter of [RHONJ].”

    “I’ve tried so long, and does it hurt? It hurts. But at this point, what are we gonna do?” he wondered. “There’s a time that you have to just let go and that’s it, and I’ve gotta worry about my wife, my kids, my happiness, and that’s it.”

    The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 14 airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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  • Siggy Flicker Claims RHONJ Cast is “Afraid” of Margaret Josephs and Shares What Housewives Allegedly Said About Margaret, Plus Claims Marg Didn’t Know Jenn Fessler Before Show & Shares If She’s In Touch With Teresa, & Live Viewing Thread

    Siggy Flicker Claims RHONJ Cast is “Afraid” of Margaret Josephs and Shares What Housewives Allegedly Said About Margaret, Plus Claims Marg Didn’t Know Jenn Fessler Before Show & Shares If She’s In Touch With Teresa, & Live Viewing Thread

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    There has been quite a bit said about The Real Housewives of New Jersey over the years, and Siggy Flicker has been a ring leader since her departure.

    She appears to have a clear vendetta against Margaret Josephs, but she also seems to have some insight into the behind-the-scenes of the show today. Recently, she sat down for another interview where she had some choice words for not only Margaret, but she also said there’s a ton of dishonesty coming from the cast. Also, did Teresa Giudice call Donald Trump for help?

    Fans will recall that Siggy joined the cast of RHONJ for season seven. However, her time on the show was short-lived, as she departed after season eight. She has previously said she left the show because Margaret tried to reach out to her mother for drama.

    Recently, Siggy sat down for an episode of Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast With David Yontef and had quite a bit to say. Now, the second part of her explosive interview is out, and she has doubled down on her RHONJ opinions. One of the first revelations from the second part came when she said Margaret and Jennifer Fessler weren’t friends before the show. She also shares that Jenn helped her with her social media while she was on the show.

    She says, “They didn’t even know each other. She would help me with my tweets, fighting back with this roast beef sandwich. I mean, Jen would help me. She didn’t know Margaret. What happened was, when I moved to Florida and my relationship with Jen, you know, fizzled, it became whatever it was, I think that Margaret was like oh my God, huh, I got an idea, like the idiot that she is. It backfired because God always intervenes.”

    She then claims that the rumors of Luis Ruelas calling Margaret’s son are lies. According to Siggy, “All s**t, David. I believe that this woman would manipulate anything. She would lie through her teeth and feel nothing about it.”

    She goes on to say that no one on RHONJ actually likes Margaret, and they find her to be “disgusting.”

    “Everybody is afraid of her on the show, and they all pretend they like her, and they all can’t stand the sight of her. I could tell you that. They think she’s disgusting.”

    However, Siggy does not think Margaret is the reason the show has become so toxic with all the “off-camera stuff. As fans know, there are reports of housewives leaking information to bloggers, having fake Instagram accounts, etc.

    Siggy says, “No, I think producers took it to this dark space. You see, they used to have somebody by the name of Kim D. They could use Kim D, and they could make her look like the villain when she really wasn’t, and it was easy. Now, Kim D is fighting because Kim D has a big mouth like me.”

    She continues by saying the producers use Margaret, “Now they found somebody who’s called Desperado. She’ll go to the dark place, and she will never; she’s like this Desperado because she’s tried several times to build a brand. What brand? Besides, come on, come on. Now, I just gave her a brand. Get into the roast beef industry.”

    Siggy and David then discuss the show itself and how some fans say they are over the Melissa Gorga and Teresa drama. Siggy says she doesn’t believe that’s the case for most people but that casting needs to bring on new people. She says, “They need to bring a young Teresa Guidice on.”

    She continues, “Everybody’s like, oh, I’m so sick of watching Teresa. Well, that’s because they’re not casting right. Every storyline is centered around Teresa. If they would start casting right, maybe Teresa could take a fucking break. It all ends up on the editing room floor.”

    David then asks another question about Margaret being disliked, and Siggy doubles down.

    I am saying to you on my children’s lives, housewives from Jersey and from other housewife franchises, on my children’s life, have called me have spoken to me, and told me she is a discotic to the housewife franchise and we do not open up our mouth because we are scared. Everybody is scared.”

    However, she does not reveal the names of housewives who have said these things. However, she does say that Margaret is “a joke of the housewife franchise and that Teresa is the queen of Jersey. Period. End of story.”

    Regarding if she still talks to Teresa, Siggy says, I-I won’t answer, no. I love Teresa. From time to time, we do text each other I love you, I miss you, I’m thinking about you.

    Siggy also expresses love for Dolores Catania by saying, “You don’t have to explain anything to Dolores Catania. Dolores Catania gets it, knows it. She is brilliant.

    The conversation then shifts to Donald Trump and how he understood why Siggy left RHONJ. She says she first got to know him because a friend of hers was his attorney.

    She recalls meeting him by saying, “I said, Mr. President, he goes, Siggy, you don’t even have to say it, everyone’s already told me. He goes Siggy, you’re very much loved. Now don’t forget, his wife, his staff, people watch Housewives. So, he says, I already know what they did to you. It’s the same thing they did to me. So, we had that bonding day one. So I said, Mr. President, I don’t have to explain to you about selective editing and false narrative.”

    They then discuss why Teresa didn’t reach out to Donald when she was going through her legal drama.

    According to Siggy, “Certain people did step in. There was nothing that the President could do at that time, but I could tell you that the President and his family love Teresa Guidice. They had a great time with her on the show. Lynn Patton was the one who got Teresa Guidice on The Apprentice, who was you know, fond of her because of her authenticity.

    The two then clarify that Teresa may have reached out to Trump in order to help her husband get back into the country. She says, “Your question is did she need Siggy Flicker. She didn’t need Siggy Flicker. She’s friends with members of the Trump family and they adore her. At that point, I was starting my relationship.”

    Live Viewing Thread – This is also the live viewing thread for all new episode of the RHONJ season 14! So please feel free to chat and comment below as the episode airs on Bravo at 8/7c.

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  • ‘RHONJ’ Star Margaret Josephs Slams Jackie Goldschneider as a “Fame Wh*re” for Befriending Teresa as Melissa Says It’s a “Shame” for Not Getting Heads Up, Plus Jackie Fires Back and Shares What Wasn’t Shown

    ‘RHONJ’ Star Margaret Josephs Slams Jackie Goldschneider as a “Fame Wh*re” for Befriending Teresa as Melissa Says It’s a “Shame” for Not Getting Heads Up, Plus Jackie Fires Back and Shares What Wasn’t Shown

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    Margaret Josephs recently slammed her former friend, Jackie Goldschneider, as a “fame wh*re,” prompting Jackie to fire back at her on social media.

    As the Real Housewives of New Jersey cast, including Margaret, 57, Melissa Gorga, 45, and Jennifer Fessler, 53, reacted to the new friendship between Jackie, 47, and Teresa Giudice, 52, Margaret suggested that fame was the motivator behind Jackie making amends with Teresa and Jennifer Aydin, 47.

    “Jackie ‘Judas’ Goldschneider,” Margaret began in a digital original shared by Bravo. “I had dinner with her two weeks before we started filming and she did not have a lot of nice things to say about Teresa and or Jennifer and then all the sudden befriends them.”

    “Such a fame whore,” she continued. “She would probably sell her own mother down the river just for an ounce of fame. Jackie’s just Teresa with brains, facts, with a formal education.”

    Meanwhile, after signaling “a big switch in friendships and dynamics,” Melissa too expressed frustrations with Jackie’s sudden relationship with her estranged sister-in-law.

    “It’s a shame that she just decided to make all these changes in her life and not even pick up the phone once to tell me she was feeling a different way,” she noted. “We’ve been friends enough that I was owed a phone call. I feel like, that’s what you want after all the sweat and tears and how we all picked you up off the floor for so many years over your hurt for what happened?”

    In her own segment, Jackie said that due to Teresa and Melissa’s feud, season 14 felt like more of a “competition series” than a friend group.

    She then shared what viewers didn’t see at the start of her relationship with Teresa.

    “At Jenn Fesslers’ birthday party, Teresa and I did talk for a few minutes and it started out just small talk but I think we both left the conversation feeling like, ‘Well that was pleasant,’” she revealed.

    “It may have started off strategic for certain people [but] what it turned into was a really nice, beautiful friendship that has continued off-camera,” Jackie went on. “To this day, she’s the only person that I’ve spoken to on the phone today. We really are good friends. I think the amount of loyalty that’s expected of certain people is just ridiculous.”

    After seeing what Margaret had to say about her in the Bravo clip, Jackie took to the comments section of a post shared by All About the Real Housewives on Instagram to share her reaction.

    “That person needs to stop talking about my mother. It’s classless,” she wrote.

    RHONJ Jackie Goldschneider Reacts to Margaret's Fame Whore Diss

    Elsewhere in the Bravo video, Jennifer Fessler weighed in on Jackie’s changing friendships.

    “Her and Margaret started fighting and her and Melissa started to separate, and she was never that close with [Danielle Cabral] and she had these open arms of Jen Aydin and Teresa. I think she was thrilled to have it,” Jennifer admitted. “Jackie and Margaret had been having some difficulties before cameras started rolling. I was privy to that because they both would talk to me about it, [but] Jackie’s getting a lot of flack about it being so contrived.”

    Although Jennifer noted that she didn’t know what the nail in the coffin was for Jackie and Margaret, she expressed hope for their future.

    “What I know that they don’t know is that they will always have love in their hearts for each other. They don’t believe me, but I’m telling you, it’s true,” she insisted.

    The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 14 airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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  • Jenn Fessler on Why She’s “Taken a Step Back” From Teresa Friendship, Talks Feud With Rachel Fuda, Status With Margaret and Cast Shakeup Rumors, Plus What She Would Have Addressed at RHONJ Reunion

    Jenn Fessler on Why She’s “Taken a Step Back” From Teresa Friendship, Talks Feud With Rachel Fuda, Status With Margaret and Cast Shakeup Rumors, Plus What She Would Have Addressed at RHONJ Reunion

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    Jenn Fessler revealed what she would have shared at the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion, and addressed where she stands with Rachel Fuda, Margaret Josephs, and discussed her reason for taking “a step back” from her friendship with Teresa Giudice amid the cast divide.

    Jenn was introduced to the group through her good friend Margaret, but Margaret and Rachel claimed Jenn was disloyal for fostering a friendship with their enemy Teresa. This season, the competing factions refused to film together, and the show decided not to film the reunion.

    On Housewives Nightcap, Jenn was asked what she would have addressed at the reunion.

    “Rachel and I have some stuff that needs to be worked out that I would definitely like to address,” she said. “And I think that she probably would say the same. I don’t think she’s very happy with me. I don’t think we’re very happy with each other, which is very sad.”

    Jenn would also address the claim that she’s a “snake,” a “flip-flopper,” and “not a loyal friend.” She would then give more of her “side of things,” including her definition of “loyalty.”

    “Cause it’s all news to me that I’m not a loyal friend,” she said. “[Rachel and I] jumped in so quickly [into a friendship] without really gathering enough information in terms of who are you and who am I. We didn’t know the sort of roadblocks that we would come across.”

    Jenn doesn’t know “what the future holds” for her relationship with Rachel, as there were “some things” that “happened” before filming began, which left them “disconnected.”

    When asked why she chose to be nice to Teresa, Jenn said it’s not in her nature to “be nasty to someone who’s being nice to me,” and she listens to other people’s “points of view.” The situation was also different for Jenn because she’s filming a show with Teresa, and castmates usually interact.

    She also denied Margaret’s allegation that she’s “weak sauce.” Jenn stated that if someone is going to “come at” her, then she’s going to “come back.”

    “I’m not a shrinking violet,” she said. “But I definitely try to be open. So if I’m not being attacked, it’s rare that I’m going to go on the attack.”

    Jenn said she’s “kind of taken a step back” from her friendship with Teresa for her “mental health” amid all the social media “stuff” that’s going on – Teresa was accused by a social media account of leaking information against castmates – but Jenn’s “close” with Margaret and Melissa. She’s currently not speaking to Rachel, and hasn’t spoken “much” to Jennifer Aydin “recently.”

    She claimed it’s a “misconception” that she’s super close with Teresa. Fessler revealed that she and Margaret “pushed past” their hurt feelings, though she joked she’s going to “kill her” for all the things she said about her in the season.

    According to Jenn, she told Margaret before the season started that she “won’t come back” if Margaret doesn’t.

    Concerning rumors of a cast shakeup, Jenn claimed that “any change” would be “heartbreaking” for fans, but she has “no idea what’s gonna happen.” And she said it’s “hard to imagine” sisters-in-law Melissa and Teresa reconciling amid their feud – but she’s choosing to stay optimistic.

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  • RHONJ Recap: John Calls Teresa “Poster Child for Mortgage Fraud” as Their Meeting Goes Awry, Paul Snaps at Dolores Over Questions About His Divorce, Plus Jen Aydin Shares How Teresa Feels About Her Friendship With Melissa

    RHONJ Recap: John Calls Teresa “Poster Child for Mortgage Fraud” as Their Meeting Goes Awry, Paul Snaps at Dolores Over Questions About His Divorce, Plus Jen Aydin Shares How Teresa Feels About Her Friendship With Melissa

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    On this episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Paul gets defensive about his divorce timeline when Dolores presses him about a proposal.  Danielle‘s New York Fashion Week debut is a success, but the same cannot be said about the meeting between the Ruelas and Fudas. Insults were slung and apologies were considered inauthentic.  Where do they all go from here?

    Melissa talks about how she is stuck at home with all boys now that Antonia has gone off to college. Luckily, Antonia keeps in touch and after FaceTiming with her, Melissa talks to Joe about the “dramatic” boujie brunch over at Danielle’s. Melissa laughs about alliances switching, but little does she know that Jackie is currently over TERESA’S  house! Are pigs flying? To say those two have had a bumpy past is an understatement, but Jackie wants to be surrounded by “nice people” who make her happy, and so she’s landed on Teresa. Go figure…

    Jackie lets Teresa know that Margaret seems angry and it seems like Teresa is just happy to see Jackie hating on Margaret.  Teresa explains that she just wanted Jackie to learn how to speak up for herself.  Jackie continues to kiss Teresa’s a*s and tells her that she is just up for a drama free friendship, which is quite the opposite of what went down at the infamous brunch. Jackie wonders how Teresa stayed so calm as Rachel came after her, amping her new bestie, Tre, up even more.

    Margaret is in Charleston for a birthday party, but FaceTimes Rachel to recap the brunch.  Rachel explains that she got into it with Teresa and John walks in to be a part of the conversation.  Rachel pointed out that Teresa tried to weaponize John’s past and mock his line of work.  To that, Margaret responds, “Isn’t her [Teresa’s] husband unemployed and mooches off of her?”  Touché, Marge.

    Paulie and Dolores head out for dinner and she talks to him about one day being engaged. However, Dolores doesn’t even want to think about that next step until Paul’s divorce is finalized.  Paul gets snippy with Dolores and asks her if she truly believes he would get divorced one day and then the next minute get down on his knee to propose to her as if to let her know that will NOT be the case.

    Dolores calls Paul out for saying he would get divorced last year, since it seems like he “can solve world peace before” he gets divorced.  Paul wonders if Dolores doesn’t think he is telling the truth and Dolores threatens that she may rethink their relationship one day.  Paul tells Dolores she should think about it sooner than later and if she isn’t happy about their situation, maybe she should make a change.  Ouch.

    Danielle is sweating this NYFW show for Boujie Kids. She is excited that Melissa will be there to support her, but her mom will not be there since she is traveling. Danielle’s godmother will be present and she is happy to have SOME family there, even though her dad was not invited, since it would stress her out too much.

    Margaret is happy to participate in a first responders charity, since giving back is so important to her.  It’s a daytime golf outing where all her besties will be handing out Soiree to the golfers. Rachel, Dolores, Melissa, and Lexi are there to support.  Melissa is looking forward to her upcoming housewarming party and warns them all that she invited Jackie…and Jennifer Aydin, because they DID say they were going to be moving forward after their lunch date.

    Meanwhile the Jens (Fessler and Aydin) meet up for some margaritas.  Jen Aydin explains that she is on a clean slate with Melissa and is taking what she can get with her. Jen Fessler wonders how Teresa is feeling about Aydin becoming friends with Melissa.  Jen Aydin feels like what is best for her is letting go of hostility, but has yet to tell Tre she is going to be attending Melissa’s housewarming party (cuz she is scared??).

    In her confessional, Jen Aydin admits that while Teresa says her new friendship with Melissa doesn’t bother her, it must “sting” for Teresa to see Jen Aydin moving forward with Melissa.

    Fessler explains she is having a similar situation as Jen, as she is becoming friendly with Teresa, which is p*ssing off a crew of her pals.  The love/hate relationships are exhausting.  Jen Aydin is adamant that she did not set Danielle up, but knows Danielle is p*ssed at her for having Lina spill.  Jen goes on to explain that Teresa and Rachel got hot, but Rachel is the who didn’t keep her cool.

    Speaking of the argument, the golfing girls discuss the brunch and Rachel says she has too much going on to say any more about the pettiness with Teresa. Dolores jumps in to talk about the recent convo she had with Paul about his divorce.  Marge shares that she got divorced a week after getting divorced, so what’s Paulie’s deal? According to Paul, he is building a future with Dolores by getting into business with her…which doesn’t necessarily sound like something Dolores would be into.

    It’s Danielle’s big fashion show day and Melissa is so thrilled for her new friend.  The show goes by in a flash and Danielle is thrilled that her dream has actually come true.

    In the meantime, Louie wants to talk to John and put aside their differences.  John is looking for a proper apology from Teresa since she called him a drug dealer AND a parking attendant.  Teresa, on the other hand, can’t believe that John would have the “balls” to demand an apology from her.  Rachel is stuck on Teresa’s intention of bringing up the drug dealer past and John feels like Louie likes to know everyone’s secrets because he is a narcissist and accuses others of what HE is. Louie tells Teresa he “feeds two wolves every day” and it’s only a matter of time to see which one will come to the table with the Fudas. WTF.

    The time has come.  The Fudas have set up a private room for this meeting with Louie and Teresa.  They get right down to business and Teresa begins by bringing a gift for Joe for his housewarming.  She would like the Fudas to deliver it.  John states he is trying to clear the air with Tre because he respects her brother, Joe.  Teresa feels like she never had a problem with the Fudas and insinuates that because Rachel is close to Melissa, she can’t get a fair shake.  John wants to know why Teresa would go out and call him a drug dealer, and Teresa apologizes for making it seem like he was presently dealing.

    John tries to redirect the conversation and continues to demand an apology (which, by the way Teresa already gave him).  John knows that Teresa took that information about his past from a criminal who manufactured crystal meth (who also happens to be his son, Jayden’s, birthmother). Messy, messy.  John doesn’t feel like the apology Teresa gave him was “authentic,” but when Teresa asks for an apology as well, John tells her this is not a tit for tat kind of situation.

    Teresa goes off claiming the Fudas threw the first punch and John shuts her down.  He states, “Here’s how it’s gonna go” and goes on to say that he (again)  doesn’t find Teresa’s initial apology authentic.  Teresa stands by the fact that John brought up Louie’s name first and even Louie tries to get Tre to settle down enough to keep the situation calm.

    When John gets more of what he doesn’t want to hear and less of what he does what to hear, he leaves with Rachel (but not before grabbing the housewarming gift for Joe).  Tre calls him “John Fugazi” and he responds with, “You’re the poster child for mortgage fraud.” John walks away from Teresa’s threats saying he loves a good fight …and when he needs his money laundered, he will call Tre.  To be continued…

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  • RHONJ Recap: Margaret Slams Jackie as a “Disgrace,” Guest Spills the Tea on Danielle, & Rachel & Jen Clear the Air, Plus Melissa Sees Daughter Off to College

    RHONJ Recap: Margaret Slams Jackie as a “Disgrace,” Guest Spills the Tea on Danielle, & Rachel & Jen Clear the Air, Plus Melissa Sees Daughter Off to College

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    What’s a better way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend than with the ladies of The Real Housewives of New Jersey? Some call it the kick off to summer, but for these ladies, summer is well underway and so are the grudges and alliances.  Rachel and Margaret aren’t quite sure what to do with Jen Fessler since it seems as though she is getting closer to Teresa. Dolores holds her annual charity softball game, bringing everyone together amidst all the drama.  What could possibly go wrong?!

    After a lovely motorcycle ride with her hubby, Joe, the Marge opens up to him about how everyone in the friend group is seemingly losing their marbles.  She is mad that Jackie didn’t give her a copy of her new book, but did give one to Jen Fessler and Melissa(who, according to Margaret, doesn’t even read).  Margaret goes on to say how lousy of a friend Jackie has been to her, since she didn’t even touch base on the one-year anniversary of Jan’s death. Margaret hasn’t quite moved past losing Jan and wishes that she had support from her friend.

    Rachel explains that she hasn’t heard from Jen Fessler since they left the shore, so she has asked her out to chat about where they should go from here.  At the restaurant, they get right down to it. Rachel starts to get choked up explaining her angle and tells Jen that she feels hurt by her.  Jen doesn’t really understand why a 32 year old woman could be this upset about this, and I mean, rightly so. Jen clarifies that when she sat down with Teresa, it was NOT about Rachel.  But once the convo did turn to the Fudas, Jen “advocated” for them, and to Jen, that seems like a victory.

    Rachel is still disappointed by Jen’s behavior, but Jen makes it clear that she isn’t Margaret, heading into situations ready to fight, blind with loyalty. Jen is still unsure why Rachel is so mad at her and Rachel claims that she is “mourning the loss of what their friendship used to be.” Jen eventually tells Rachel, “you know where my heart is,” essentially ending their beef.

    The subject changes to Jennifer Aydin’s dog party.  Rachel is not ready to jump into a situation like that and Jen is actually happy that her friend will be absent from the event because now she can be herself around “the enemies.”

    Things must be pretty tough for Jen Aydin if she is hosting a birthday party for Biscuit, her new dog. This is what it has come down to for her. Dolores brings one of her ten dogs and Olivia, Jen’s daughter, is just happy to say b*tch over and over, since it is technically a noun for a female dog.

    It’s quite the crew at this party. We have Teresa and Gia, who is apparently auditioning to be part of RHONJ by sitting at the big girls’ table. Speaking of Gia, no she is not engaged yet, but her boyfriend does work with Louie.  Jackie and Dolores are there, and of course, so is Jen Fessler.  There’s a dog fashion show and Biscuit takes the crown.

    There’s also a rando friend there named Lina, who happens to be a hairdresser for some of the women in the group.  Lina is spilling the tea about Danielle‘s “incident” at a charity event.  Apparently, Lina did Danielle’s hair, but when Lina was asked to leave the event, Danielle did not jump in to help her.  According to Jen, things have been brewing with Danielle that people in the group may not know about and Jen is LOVING that she is bringing all Danielle’s sh*t to light.

    Jen then shares that she did invite Margaret and Teresa muses what dog Joe would bring: Margaret of his real dog?  Ouch.  This does not get one chuckle, which is shocking.  It’s then brought up that Rachel is not here because of Teresa. Messy Fessy spills the beans and tells the group that Rachel felt betrayed by Jen when she hugged Teresa.  Dolores sits there in absolute confusion watching these friendships take major turns.  Dolores feels like she is in the Twilight Zone, especially when it comes to Jackie and Teresa, since a year ago, Jackie wanted nothing to do with Teresa.

    Even though she was essentially told to stay out of it by Rachel, Jen Fessler is hopeful that Louie and John can talk and Dolores suggests that they talk at her upcoming charity softball game. Dolores needs those men to be civil at the event and she recommends that they talk before the game.

    Watching Antonia move into the dorms at my alma mater, the University of Delaware, brings back all the feels.  We learn that Antonia will be rooming with her long-time friend and Joe has of course gotten some help moving the ladies in.  Joe swears he took a page out of Louie’s book and has hired investigators to follow Antonia everywhere (lol) and it’s an emotional moment watching them say goodbye to their daughter.

    Later, Danielle talks about her upcoming New York fashion week show.  No family will be attending the event and Danielle is bummed that she cannot share this big moment in her life with special people.  Danielle’s feud with her brother has really upset her, but she prefers the new family that brings her joy.

    It’s the day of Dolores’s softball game and almost 4,000 people will be in attendance.  Dolores realizes that she is putting everyone in the group in a “pressure cooker,” but alas, it’s for a good cause. Dolores is excited to show Paul her success on the day of the charity game, but it’s going to be hard to keep the peace.  Melissa is still p*ssed at Jen about spreading rumors on cameras last season and she says it feels like even now Jen is trying to find reasons to stay mad at her.

    Once in the locker room, the fighting begins.  Danielle asks Jackie, “Who invited you to Jen’s puppy party?” and Jackie schools her when she says the only one who doesn’t like her is Danielle. Jackie says that she has been friends with Jen since 2018, so why wouldn’t she be invited? Jackie points out that she was the only one not invited to Danielle’s party and is annoyed that Margaret is not taking her side in this moment.

    Marge asks Jackie what she has ever did for her and goes on to point out that she didn’t even call her on the one-year anniversary of Jan’s death. Jackie is tired of feeling like part of Margaret’s entourage and therefore, she did not give Marge a copy of her book. Jackie storms off and Margaret lets her know that she is ‘self-centered’…and also a “disgrace.”

    Adding to the tension, it’s beyond awkward when the Gorgas and Teresa’s fam roll in pretty much together.  But all of that gets pushed aside as this game is for a good call.  This year, Dolores is playing for her friend Guerdy, who is battling breast cancer.  All are pretty involved, except for Rachel, as her RA flare up is getting worse.

    Jackie tells Teresa, Jen, and Fessler that she can be friends with whoever she wants to be friends with.  But once again, Jen Fessler is stuck in the middle.  When Marge looks over and sees Jen all up in that group, she goes off on Jen, letting her know that she doesn’t like that she’s associating with those people.  Jen says if people are nice to her she is nice to them, but Marge claims she can’t “connect with people” who behave like Jen.

    Joe reports that he had a happy talk with Bill, and Jen feels like it looks as though Bill doesn’t respect him.  It feels like Jen forgets why she is mad at Melissa, particularly when Melissa invites her to a shit-down in hopes of clearing the air and Jen agrees.

    In the end, RHONJ wins by 1 and over $200,000 was raised.  It was a great night, so long as no one paid attention to all the drama that was unfolding between the ladies…

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  • RHONJ Recap: Margaret Confronts Jen Fessler Over Sit-Down With Teresa & Accuses Her of Speaking Poorly About Luis as Rachel Cries and Questions Her Loyalty, Plus Joe Celebrates His Birthday

    RHONJ Recap: Margaret Confronts Jen Fessler Over Sit-Down With Teresa & Accuses Her of Speaking Poorly About Luis as Rachel Cries and Questions Her Loyalty, Plus Joe Celebrates His Birthday

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    RHONJ Recap: Teresa Preps to Send Gabriella Off to College; Joe Invites the Aydin's to His Party; Plus, Rachel Questions Jen Fessler's Loyalty After Her Sit-Down With Teresa

    The take-away from this episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey seems to be loyalty.  And even if someone says they aren’t going to tell you not to be friends with someone, they will still be mad at you IF you choose to be friends with that person.

    Just ask Rachel.  After seeing Jen Fessler “cozying up” with Teresa, she is questioning their friendship.  Plus, a college-bound Gabriella keeps Teresa out of the mix, as she was home prepping to send her off to school.  Good thing, because it’s not like she would have been invited to Missy G’s Italian birthday party for Joe anyway…

    We’re still down at the Jersey Shore and the houses are still very much divided into what seems to be teams, minus the few who can ride the fence.  This is just fine in theory, but in reality, the friendships get muddied, causing more drama than necessary…but we will get back to that later.  The Fuda house has prepared a stunning spread of muffins to serve their guests, but not much gets eaten (thank goodness, cuz not much was offered) before John begins questioning Jen Fessler.

    John is confused why Jen would even entertain Teresa the night before, particularly since Teresa has been nothing but sh*tty to Rachel and her family. Jen tries to calmly explain what her motive was when it came to talking to Teresa and admits that it was about Teresa learning she said the group did “not execute the plan” they discussed at the reunion. Jen justifies the sit-down with the enemy by stating she doesn’t have any beef with Teresa and Louie, and with that, the music literally stops as Rachel reminds us that not so long ago, Jen didn’t even want to be in the same ROOM as Teresa and Louie.

    Jen tries to act like a hero for making Teresa clarify the John as a drug dealer rumor, but Rachel is irritated.  She thought she could count on Jen to be on her side when it came to Teresa.

    It’s perfect weather for Joe’s Italian-themed party to celebrate his last year in his forties. Margaret tells Joe and Melissa that Dolores is staying at Jennifer’s house and now that Teresa went home to take Gabriella to college, that leaves Jen alone since she (obviously) is not invited to the Gorga party. Dolores is feeling a little awkward, but she will be in attendance anyway.  Melissa claims that Jen instigates some stuff, on top of being ridiculously loyal to Teresa, but she is unsure what Jen’s problem is with her, since last year she def tried to hurt Melissa.

    Over a Turkish breakfast at Jen’s shore house, they discuss Nate’s celebration of life party and Bill is finally out of surgery (lol). Jen talks about how Melissa has been avoiding her and so Dolores suggests that Jen talk to Melissa about it.  Jen reminds her that she has historically always been the one to apologize and move on.  She’s getting tired of it.

    As a way to extend an olive branch (and since he knows Teresa is tied up at home), Joe decides that he will call Bill up to invite him to the party.  Bill kindly declines, as the wives are still not in a great place and it has been bothering Jen a lot.  Bill reports back to Jen, who finally feels like Bill has her back…after quite a few seasons of him being wishy-washy. Jen states that she doesn’t need an apology and feels like Joe is simply trying to put a band aid on the bigger issues.

    Gabriella is heading to college in 3 days and the best part about this segment is Juicy Joe mocking Teresa’s hello on FaceTime.  All of the girls are in tears until Louie walks in with their drink orders. We learn that Joe is not helping pay for college, so it lands on Teresa…and Louie. It’s crazy how much all of the dorter’s voices sound exactly the same and it’s also surprising to actually hear Gabriella speak- this is the most we’ve ever heard her talk in 14 seasons.

    After the moving trucks come to take Gabriella’s things away, Teresa and Louie sit down to recap the night before. Teresa can hardly believe that John Fuda is mad because he thought she meant he was the biggest drug dealer now. Teresa laughs about John thinking he’s the God Father and Louie calls him one “ugly mother f*cker.”  Teresa thanks Louie for handling everything with grace and for respecting the evening for what it was meant to be.

    Later, Dolores kisses Jenifer goodbye and she heads to the Italian festival, I mean Joe’s party. Marge Senior is in attendance along with Kayla and Jamie…one of the new couples that keeps getting added into the mix.  John arrives with a blow up doll gift for Joe, but instead of making Melissa laugh, she is more grossed out by it.  Frank is back on our screens-praise be- and Jackie is there, feeling out of place, especially since Danielle purposely excluded her from Nate’s party.

    As the men sit around, John claims he is getting attacked on multiple levels over baseless rumors and all I have to say is, thank goodness for Frank.  He breaks the tension and asks John about the double-headed d*ldo rumor, which causes the men to erupt in laughter, rather than aggression.

    Rachel learns through Margaret that Joe called Bill to invite them to the party and that Bill declined, due to the rift between Melissa and Jennifer.  Speaking of rifts, Rachel doesn’t understand why Jen Fessler is fighting her fight, especially after she let Jen into her life.  Margaret doesn’t like that Jen and Teresa were giggling in the corner, and she wants to sit and talk with Jen to figure it out.

    It’s Gabriella’s farewell party and so Teresa has decided to host a party at a restaurant that her friend of 30 years manages. It’s so nice to see all of the dorters come together, especially Milania and Gabriella, who are 16 months apart.  Teresa seems like she’s gonna be lost without this one…

    In the meantime, they’re busy doing a*s shots out of a blow up doll at Missy G’s while Jennifer and her daughter play boardwalk games.  The juxtaposition is hilarious. As the Italian themed party wears on, Frank talks to Dolores and Paul about proposing to Brittany while he is in Costa Rica.  Dolores gives her blessing and understands that Frank is more ready to be a husband now than he was years ago.

    Marge, Jen, and Rachel finally get together and the whole Teresa convo is immediately addressed.  Margaret states, “I’m dying to hear about your chit chat” with Teresa. Jen tries to explain that Teresa was mad because Teresa heard that Jen was talking about the reunion plan. Rachel and Margaret do not believe that Jen owes Teresa any explanation.  Jen refuses to admit that she speaks “poorly about Louie incessantly.” And Jackie plops down, inserts herself, and wonders why Margaret is getting worked up about Louie.  Margaret is not expecting Jen to fight Teresa, but she doesn’t need to have her head up Teresa’s a*s.

    Jen and Margaret begin to yell back and forth and Rachel reminds Jen that she essentially thought she was a ride or die.  Jen lets Margaret and Rachel know, “I ain’t your solider,” which takes them back, and then follows that up with, “I’ve got you, but I’m not gonna be you,” which you know does not sit well with Rachel.  Rachel tearfully explains that she loves and values Jen, but is confused why Jen would want to befriend someone that is trying to hurt her family.  Before storming off, Margaret tells Jen,“ It’s weird [that you’re choosing to be friends with Teresa] because you knew us first and you f*cking just met this girl,” yet Jen remains adamant that she is a good friend to Margaret and Rachel.

    Margaret and Rachel fill Danielle in on what just went down.  Rachel keeps saying how hard it is to look her best friend in the eye because she has befriend Teresa.  She feels like she is being attacked by her best friend and keeps saying she doesn’t want to tell Jen not to be friends with Teresa…buuut she kinda is.

    According to Rachel, Danielle does a good job of receiving information that Rachel says about Teresa (who happens to be Danielle’s buddy) and Danielle can see that it doesn’t seem like Jen is showing very much loyalty to Rachel.  Jen leaves the party, but it’s interesting because she’s supposed to be sleeping at Rachel’s house that night…so that might awkward.  The Gorgas have a wholesome family photo shoot before singing HBD to Joe.  Just your typical Jersey party for the books.

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