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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: ‘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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  • John Fuda Suggests He and Rachel Fuda Will Leave RHONJ If “Toxic Circle” Remains as He Shares the Final Straw That Will Cause Him to “Walk Away”

    John Fuda Suggests He and Rachel Fuda Will Leave RHONJ If “Toxic Circle” Remains as He Shares the Final Straw That Will Cause Him to “Walk Away”

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    Rachel Fuda‘s husband, John Fuda, appeared on Tuesday’s episode of Eddie Judge and Edwin Arroyave‘s podcast, where he addressed her potential return to The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

    As the Bravo reality series remains on pause following a very divided 14th season, John spoke of the toxicity of the show as he admitted that there will come a time when he and his family will have to walk away from their roles.

    “I’m going to use Joe Gorga’s words: When you’re already pregnant, you’re already pregnant, right? So we’re already pregnant for the most part. That’s how he says it,” John explained on the October 8 episode of The Eds.

    While Rachel and John did announce that they are expecting their third child together (Rachel is also raising John’s oldest son, Jaiden, 17), John was alluding to the fact that the two of them are invested in the series.

    “My thing is, we’re already in the water this deep, right? I’m not saying we wouldn’t get out, and I’m not saying that we would, but we’d have to feel it out and see what the rest of the circle looks like,” he noted, signaling to what the cast of season 15 would look like. “And if you feel like you’re going to be in another toxic circle, then at some point you got to walk away.”

    According to John, whose violent past was exposed amid season 14, he would feel that it was time for him and Rachel to leave the show if it was impacting their careers in a negative manner.

    “You’re not gonna do something where it continues to affect you in your career and stuff like that if it’s toxic. Now, if it makes sense and it’s fun and there could be something good that comes out of it, people could have a good time, then yeah, it makes sense to continue,” he concluded.

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  • Jacqueline Laurita Recalls the Time Andy Cohen Got Involved Behind-the-Scenes During RHONJ Filming, Melissa Gorga Leaking Text, and Her Biggest Regret, Plus Shades Show as “Toxic,” & Shares Why Teresa Giudice Hasn’t Reconciled With Kathy Wakile

    Jacqueline Laurita Recalls the Time Andy Cohen Got Involved Behind-the-Scenes During RHONJ Filming, Melissa Gorga Leaking Text, and Her Biggest Regret, Plus Shades Show as “Toxic,” & Shares Why Teresa Giudice Hasn’t Reconciled With Kathy Wakile

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    Jacqueline Laurita opened up about the inner workings of production on The Real Housewives of New Jersey while appearing on a podcast last week.

    As she admitted the show has gotten “toxic,” shared who she believes should return for season 15, and explained why she believes Teresa Giudice, 52, and Kathy Wakile, 58, haven’t yet reconciled, Jacqueline, 54, looked back on Melissa Gorga‘s text leak, revealed her biggest regret, and answered a question about how involved Andy Cohen, 56, is with filming.

    “He’s not involved at all,” Jacqueline shared on the September 10 episode of the AllAboutTRH podcast.

    That said, Jacqueline noted that people can reach out to production, and vice versa.

    “He’ll get involved when the producers can’t handle you. Or if someone’s really having an issue, they can reach out to him … I remember I got a call one time because I wasn’t doing what they wanted me to do and I think it was when Nick was regressing and they wanted Nick to do a playdate with Audriana,” she recalled of an incident with her son, who has since been diagnosed with autism. “He was doing funny things on camera that I was trying to hide and I didn’t feel comfortable … I yelled at everyone. I had all the executives on the phone, Andy, I was telling them to go f*ck themselves. I was so mad.”

    Although Jacqueline hasn’t been seen on the series since its seventh season, she was a hot topic at the season 13 reunion, when Melissa, 45, leaked a text she sent to Jackie Goldschneider, 47. As fans will recall, Jacqueline had spoken negatively about Teresa in the message, calling her a “low life trash bucket.” However, looking back at the incident, Jacqueline said she thought it was “funny” since it didn’t actually impact her friendship with Teresa.

    “I thought the text was funny because I thought it was irrelevant because those texts were written two years prior to Teresa and I making up, when we hated each other, so I didn’t get the importance of it,” she explained. “At the time, I was always saying things publicly, privately, on Instagram, on my podcast, I was saying stuff like that because we didn’t like each other.”

    “Melissa lied and said they were more recent but there was a timestamp on them from two years prior to my making up with Teresa,” Jacqueline continued. “I’m like, ‘What’s your point? Why are you bringing up a text when we didn’t like each other? You have texts like that to me too.’”

    After confirming that Teresa “didn’t care” about the text message, Jacqueline shared what happened when she confronted Melissa about it.

    “I’m like, ‘Why would you do that? I’m just wondering why you would do that. Luckily it didn’t cause a problem with Teresa and I but I just don’t understand what was your purpose in doing that,’” she revealed. “And then she tried to act like in writing, I don’t know if she was sitting or whatever, she was like, ‘You’re the one that unsolicitedly texted me.’ And I’m like, ‘Oh really? Did you forget you were texting and calling me?’ I think she didn’t realize I’m the type of person to save my text messages so I started sending her text messages where she was talking about Teresa, [Dolores Catania], and whatever, and her saying she was calling me and all this stuff. And her response was like, ‘Leave me alone.’ [So] I just left her alone cuz I don’t care. Whatever she was trying to do didn’t work.”

    Also, looking back at her time on the show, Jacqueline said her biggest regret was “trusting the wrong people” and “taking things so personally.”

    “I should’ve kept it like some of the other girls do on the show: They come on, and they entertain, and then they don’t bring it home. I think I took everything very personally … So I would seriously get hurt by things that would happen and things people would say and do. I took everything to heart when I should’ve treated it like a business,” she reasoned.

    While Jacqueline said RHONJ was “toxic” when she was on it years ago, she also said she felt like it’s “gotten worse” in the years since.

    “And now there’s the definite teams,” she noted. “We didn’t even get to see who Rachel Fuda was because she spent the whole season being angry at Teresa and refused to film with her.

    According to Jacqueline, she believes Melissa and those close to her were trying to “ice” Teresa out amid season 14.

    “I think what their plan was, ‘Let’s all stick together and ice Teresa out and show them how great we are over here as a team so you’ll get rid of Teresa.’ They were doing that but it might backfire on them,” she warned. “I think if they were to remove Teresa from the show, they really couldn’t keep anyone from the cast either. I think they would have to rehire an entirely new cast.”

    As producers reportedly put the series on hold until 2025, Jacqueline hopes Bravo realizes that Teresa deserves the title of longest-standing RHONJ housewife

    “I think she’s earned it. Nobody else deserves that thought, especially not Melissa, with her stale storylines,” Jacqueline stated. “I don’t think she deserves that title over Teresa. The show is centered around Teresa since the beginning, she’s always been the face of the show. She’s the network’s moneymaker. There will never be anyone else like Teresa. She’s one of a kind. She’s always active in her life, so she always brings new, authentic storylines to every season. She’s unpredictable, she’s reactive, and she shows many aspects of her personality and her struggles.”

    After praising Teresa for all that she’s given to the show over the years, Jacqueline said she’d like to see some new faces on season 15.

    “I would probably be looking to cast new younger faces with young families, maybe someone with a big following who already has experienced some fame or notoriety,” she shared. “I would obviously keep Teresa and maybe I would keep a couple of the new familiar faces on the show like [Danielle Cabral] and Rachel because I think they have more story to tell that we haven’t seen yet and they can be funny. I think Dolores is a good narrator and gives us good insight into the inner workings of the group and she has this ability to remain neutral so I think she’s good for the show at least in some capacity, where maybe her storyline isn’t as strong but the way she can navigate the group and tell how the group thinks I think keeps her strong. And she’s very likable … and then maybe a sidebar where Kathy and [Rosie Pierri] come in to reconnect with Teresa. That might be fun to see.”

    Of Teresa’s potential reconciliation with Kathy, Jacqueline said it was something she’d like to see before explaining Teresa’s hesitancy.

    “I think it’s really hard for Teresa to get over her coming on the show and I think she gets offended by the way — [Richie Wakile]’s sense of humor, he likes to poke and take jabs, and I think she gets offended by it,” she noted. “She said she would say ‘hello’ to her so maybe that’s the first step.”

    “Kathy to me is way more sincere and she honestly didn’t go on the show to go after Teresa. I didn’t get that vibe from her. I think she reacted out of frustration to some of the things that would go on between them,” she continued.

    As for Melissa’s role in Teresa’s falling out with Kathy, Jacqueline said Melissa was “absolutely” in Kathy’s ear.

    “And then she just flipped on her and totally ignored her. Just like she did with me when I left,” Jacqueline shared. “Melissa didn’t even call me. She didn’t keep in touch with me at all until she heard I was coming back on the show.”

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  • RHONJ Star Teresa Giudice Claps Back at Rachel’s Claims of “Manufactured” Friendships, Asks Why Rachel is “So Obsessed” With Her as She Points to John’s “Criminal Past”

    RHONJ Star Teresa Giudice Claps Back at Rachel’s Claims of “Manufactured” Friendships, Asks Why Rachel is “So Obsessed” With Her as She Points to John’s “Criminal Past”

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    Teresa Giudice is clapping back at Rachel Fuda after her Real Housewives of New Jersey castmate suggested that her show friendships are “manufactured.”

    After Rachel, 33, took aim at Teresa, 52, during a podcast appearance, stating that she and her series allies, including Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider, both 47, manufacture narratives, and discussing her potential future with the show, Teresa fired back with a series of posts on Instagram.

    “We have true relationships with each other, and I think that’s the thing that was so unique about our room for the watch party,” Rachel noted during an appearance on Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast. “You watch the other room and it’s like, ‘OK, Teresa, what’s the narrative now? What are we going to say? What do we have to prove now?’ It’s just very manufactured now, in my opinion. … I think that’s the biggest problem. I think our show is truly lacking authenticity in its relationships and friendships.”

    During the finale watch party, which aired in place of a reunion, Rachel was in a room with Melissa Gorga, 45, Margaret Josephs, 57, Danielle Cabral, 38, and Jennifer Fessler, 56, while Teresa was joined by Aydin and Jackie, and Dolores Catania, 53, went back and forth between both rooms.

    “[We have] true relationships versus manufactured relationships. And I feel like that was a very stark reality and it’s so clear,” Rachel continued. “I feel like when you were watching our room, it’s like a group of friends bantering, making comments, gasping, laughing, like, all those little things that we would do if we were sitting on my living room couch — and we have done.”

    According to Rachel, she believes fans feel the same way as she’s gotten a lot of positive feedback from RHONJ viewers.

    “It’s been a rocky year, so to have that support feels really good because there’s been a lot of negativity. There’s been a lot of that coming at us, so it feels good to have that moment of other people see we’re good people,” she admitted.

    Regarding her potential role on season 15, Rachel confirmed she’d “love to be included.”

    “I think that whatever they decide to do with the show, whether they reboot it, bring some of us back, none of us back, all of us … whatever it is, I would love to see the show move forward in a more positive direction,” she added. “I would love to see it be a little bit lighter.”

    In the meantime, Rachel is focused on welcoming her new baby with John Fuda, 37. On the final episode of season 15, Rachel confirmed a sibling will be joining her other kids, including daughters Gianella, 4, and Giuliana, 2, and her adopted son, Jaiden, 17.

    “It was really nice to watch [my announcement] back and feel such positivity, really seeing me with my girls and everyone genuinely be happy for me and just enjoy that moment with them,” Rachel said. “Because I feel like our show has gotten so dark and so toxic, it’s very far and few between when we’re smiling and celebrating something with excitement and happiness,” she elaborated. “I watched it back, and it gave me all the feels, you know?”

    After Page Six shared a link to Rachel’s podcast appearance on its Instagram page, signaling Rachel’s comment about Teresa’s “manufactured” friendships, Teresa accused her castmate of being “obsessed.”

    “Why is she so obsessed with me?” Teresa asked.

    RHONJ Teresa Giudice Says Rachel Fuda is Obsessed After Friendship Diss

    Also on Instagram this week, Teresa shaded Rachel in a comment shared on Reality Blurb‘s Instagram page. This came after we shared an article about Rachel suggesting Teresa’s podcast was created solely to clean up Luis’ mess and shading Luis’ toxicity as she discussed him wishing harm on Margaret’s son.

    “Why doesn’t Rachel stop talking about me? Why doesn’t she talk about her husband’s past?” Teresa wondered in her first post.

    Then, in a second, giving a nod to the recently leaked article about John’s past history with a violent home invasion, she added, “Her husband has a criminal background, not mine.”

    RHONJ Teresa Giudice Wonders Why Rachel Fuda Doesn't Talk About Husband

    The Real Housewives of New Jersey is on hiatus ahead of its 15th season.

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  • VIDEO: Melissa Gorga Reveals Warning From Luis Ruelas’ Niece as She Says More Than His Exes Have Reached Out in RHONJ Finale Sneak Peek, Plus Danielle Claims Teresa is “Distraught” at Home

    VIDEO: Melissa Gorga Reveals Warning From Luis Ruelas’ Niece as She Says More Than His Exes Have Reached Out in RHONJ Finale Sneak Peek, Plus Danielle Claims Teresa is “Distraught” at Home

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    Melissa Gorga is seen chatting with her castmates about Luis Ruelas on the finale episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, revealing that they’ve been contacted by more than the ex-girlfriends of Teresa Giudice‘s husband.

    In a sneak peek, Danielle Cabral, 38, is seen informing Melissa, 45, and Rachel Fuda, 33, that Teresa, 52, had recently called a meeting in which she put Margaret Josephs, 57, on blast for trying to take her and Luis down with the help of his ex.

    “This has been something Teresa has been wanting to say and get off her chest for a long time. What happened was, she had her lawyer [James J. Leonard, Jr.] there and we were all sitting around. [Gia Giudice] was also there. What they were trying to tell us was they have evidence that Margaret has been trying to hurt Teresa and Luis, talking to the ex, trying to get the information about Luis out through Margaret,” Danielle shares.

    “This woman was reaching out to all of us,” Melissa replies.

    Then, in a cast confessional, Melissa recalls an alleged run-in with Luis’ niece, who offered a warning to her about her sister-in-law’s spouse.

    “Luis’ ex — and not just Luis’ ex — Luis’ like, anybody who was ever in his life has sent DMs, certified letters, hell, I went to a restaurant down the shore and his niece walked up to me. She was like, ‘Hi, I am Luis’ niece from his first wife and I just want to tell you, ‘Be very afraid,’” she stated.

    Back in the scene with the cast, Danielle says that Teresa has lost weight, and seems to be just “90 pounds soaking wet.”

    But Rachel alleges, “She’s 90 pounds soaking wet cuz she’s on Ozempic, not cuz she’s upset.”

    Still, Danielle continues, “Teresa is distraught. Teresa is like a shell of the person she was last year because, in the house, there’s not a lot of calm. There’s not a lot of stability.”

    Check out the full sneak peek, share by The Real Housewives Zone on Instagram, below:

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

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  • RHONJ Star Teresa Giudice Shares What Was in John Fuda’s Envelope at the Reunion, Plus She Talks Feud With Rachel Fuda and Issues With John, and Live Viewing Thread

    RHONJ Star Teresa Giudice Shares What Was in John Fuda’s Envelope at the Reunion, Plus She Talks Feud With Rachel Fuda and Issues With John, and Live Viewing Thread

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    This current season of the Real Housewives of New Jersey is nearing its end. As everyone knows, this installment has been so divided that production was forced to come up with a new format for the reunion.

    Of course, some of the division on the show came from Teresa Giudice, Rachel Fuda, and her husband John Fuda. Now, Teresa is opening up about their feud and what was in the envelope John teased at last season’s reunion. 

    Fans will recall that Rachel and Teresa have been feuding all season, which continues their trend of issues. The first episode saw Teresa and John get into it after Teresa spread allegations about him to their friends. 

    Now, in a new Bravo interview, posted on Instagram by The Real Housewives Zone, Teresa addresses what went wrong. The Bravo producer she’s interviewing with starts by asking how Teresa feels watching scenes she’s not in where her castmates discuss her. She specifically asks about Rachel’s pajama party. 

    Teresa says, “Let me add about Rachel. I had no problem with Rachel and John Fuda at all.”

    She then explains that she liked them both and wanted to make friends with them. She even discussed how nice John was to her regarding her stint in prison. However, things then took a turn with them. “

    According to her, “So we filmed last season, then we shot the reunion, and then John and his wife come up with the shenanigans and saying Luis contacted his EX in prison.”

    Teresa goes on, “And it’s like what? There’s no reason. First of all, when you’re in jail, that person has to put you on their email list in order for you to contact them.”

    Teresa then brings up the infamous envelope John brought to the reunion and questions why he didn’t open it. 

    She says, “Isn’t anybody asking why he didn’t take anything out of the envelope?” When asked what she thinks was in it, She responds, “Oh, nothing. We found out from people on the streets that know John Fuda there was nothing in the envelope. 

    She then reacts to Rachel calling her a “has been” by saying she’s “booked and busy, thank you very much.”

    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’s Danielle Cabral Opens Up About Fallout With Jen Aydin and Slams Her as a “Complete [Animal],” Says She & Teresa Are “Not [My] People” as Margaret and Rachel Weigh in, Plus Jackie Suggests Marge is to Blame for Danielle & Jen Fight

    RHONJ’s Danielle Cabral Opens Up About Fallout With Jen Aydin and Slams Her as a “Complete [Animal],” Says She & Teresa Are “Not [My] People” as Margaret and Rachel Weigh in, Plus Jackie Suggests Marge is to Blame for Danielle & Jen Fight

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    Danielle Cabral took aim at Jennifer Aydin following the latest episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which featured a physical altercation between them.

    After Jennifer, 47, pushed Danielle, 38, and Danielle reacted by throwing a glass at her, Danielle labeled her castmate an “[animal]” as she shaded her and Teresa Giudice, 52, and Rachel Fuda, 33, Margaret Josephs, 57, and Jackie Goldschneider, 47, weighed in on the falling out.

    “I did not expect it to change so drastically going in this year. I felt very confident with my friendships. I didn’t have anything on the bingo card. I was gonna just saunter in, eat the food, drink the drinks, and it didn’t happen like that for me,” Danielle admitted in a digital original video shared by Bravo. “For me, it was more like I took a backseat and I let people show me their true colors. So I navigated those waters my personal way.”

    According to Danielle, when she began to see a different side of Jennifer, she “immediately took 10 steps back.”

    “It sucked at the beginning because I was like, ‘Didn’t you just come to my son’s communion and like give me a really big check and weren’t we good?’ And then we were not,” she recalled. “Some people are just complete animals. And I’m talking really for Jen because there’s still stuff that I need to clear out with Teresa, that we’ve not talked about.”

    “Those are not my people,” she added.

    Then, after Rachel noted that Danielle “has a great heart,” she suspected that her castmate simply “associated with the wrong people,” and Margaret seemed to agree.

    “I’m good friends with Danielle now. I think she saw the true colors of Jennifer and Teresa, that they weren’t really her friend, [and] that they had set her up last year,” Margaret stated.

    As for Jackie, she seemed to think it was Margaret who was the problem.

    “I think that Margaret convinced a lot of people that there were teams and they needed to pick a side and get on that side if they wanted to stay in this friend group, and I think Danielle and Rachel picked Margaret because there were more people on that team,” she shared. “I think it’s ridiculous. I never had a fight with Danielle. I never had a fight with Rachel. I never had a fight with Melissa. We had like, petty words but nothing that would make, like completely end, like close the door on any kind of friendship but that’s what happened.”

    “I think Margaret demanded blind loyalty and nobody felt like they could continue a friendship with anybody else,” she added.

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

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  • ‘RHONJ’ Star Rachel Fuda Says Jennifer and Danielle’s Fight Was “Pre-Contrived,” Calls Jackie “Laughing Stock of Bravo,” and Explains ‘Has Been’ Comment to Teresa, Plus Talks Reunion Envelope and Jackie’s Text About Dolores

    ‘RHONJ’ Star Rachel Fuda Says Jennifer and Danielle’s Fight Was “Pre-Contrived,” Calls Jackie “Laughing Stock of Bravo,” and Explains ‘Has Been’ Comment to Teresa, Plus Talks Reunion Envelope and Jackie’s Text About Dolores

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    Rachel Fuda appeared on Sunday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live, where she suggested that Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral‘s fight was pre-planned.

    After the ladies came to blows on the latest episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Rachel, 33, weighed in on the altercation and shaded both Jackie Goldschneider, 47, and Teresa Giudice, 52, while also explaining her “has been” comment about Teresa, addressing John Fuda‘s reunion envelope, and reacting to Jackie’s leaked text about Dolores Catania, 53.

    “Can we think of anything that’s more pre-contrived in all of that?” Rachel wondered of Jennifer and Danielle’s fight on the June 23 episode of WWHL. “These girls come into this season with a plan and they execute. And that was the execution of a plan that happened before cameras even picked up.”

    Looking back at last Sunday’s episode of WWHL, Andy Cohen, 56, confirmed he hinted to Jackie that Teresa had thrown shade about their friendship, which she did on Sunday’s RHONJ by suggesting she only befriended Jackie to get gossip about Margaret Josephs, 57.

    “She’s the laughing stock of Bravo right now because she just got played. Jackie just got played like a fiddle,” Rachel said of the dig. “She’s posting happy birthday posts and Teresa’s sitting there like, ‘Well, she better do what I say.’”

    In addition to Teresa seemingly faking her friendship with Jackie, Rachel also felt she wasn’t being real when she apologized to John, 36, for bringing up his past.

    “Am I in the Twilight Zone? Is any of it authentic? No,” Rachel stated. “Do you think she really sends a bottle to say, ‘I miss you guys?’”

    “She said on this show that it was [Luis Ruelas]’ idea,” Andy noted of Teresa’s housewarming gift for Melissa and Joe Gorga.

    “It was James Leonard,” Rachel replied, giving a nod to Teresa’s family lawyer.

    As for saying Teresa was a “has been,” Rachel explained what she meant.

    “I totally get [she’s booked and busy]. And I don’t mean her career is a has been. In my opinion, this is up for her. She needs a next chapter. Like, let’s move on,” Rachel shared. “She’s almost too famous to be here. I kinda feel like sometimes where it’s, like, let’s move on to something else. It doesn’t make sense anymore.”

    While the contents of John’s season 13 reunion envelope have never been revealed, Rachel confirmed it contained enough information that she “could’ve wallpapered my 13,000-square-foot house with it.”

    Andy then asked Rachel about Danielle saying she was closer with Teresa and Jennifer, 47, than her and Melissa, 45.

    “There’s really no surprise there. Danielle and I, most recently have been getting really close but at that time, I would say that that’s actually true,” she revealed.

    Regarding why it was okay for her and John to mention Teresa’s jail time but not okay for Teresa to bring up John’s past, Rachel stated, “Because she threw out the first punch, as she always says, right?”

    Moving on to Jackie’s diss against Dolores, who she slammed as a “slob” in a text sent to Margaret, Rachel described the rude message as “so intentional” before reacting to Dolores seeming done with Jackie.

    “Was Dolores ever in it with Jackie to begin with?” she asked.

    During a game of “Can! You! Defend!?,” Rachel was asked if she could defend Margaret for showing Jackie’s text to Dolores.

    “I can’t defend it,” she admitted.

    Rachel also couldn’t defend Margaret for uncovering Bill Aydin‘s affair, asking, “I plead the fifth?” But she said she could defend her pre-reunion meeting.

    “Absolutely. Luis hired a private investigator. Hell yeah, I was [there],” she declared.

    Also on WWHL, Rachel offered an update on her two-year-old daughter, Giuliana.

    “[She’s] amazing. She’s still in therapy. She’s in PT, speech, and feeding therapy. But she’s speaking her little sentences, and walking, running, dancing, the whole thing,” she gushed.

    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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