After a turbulent fourteenth season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, there are signs Teresa Giudice will not return for season 15. As an original housewife on the series, Teresa is a fixture of the New Jersey-based Real Housewives franchise. During the RHONJ season 3, her sister-in-law and brother, Melissa and Joe Gorga, officially joined the cast, bringing their issues to light. Over the years, their relationship as a family has gone through many ups and downs. However, Teresa and Melissa’s feud bubbled over during RHONJ season 13, ahead of her wedding to Luis “Louie” Ruelas.
They hit a breaking point when Jennifer Aydin told newbie Danielle Cabral a rumor about Melissa cheating on Joe, and Danielle brought the allegations up on camera. Melissa and Joe had already addressed speculation about their marriage with Teresa and Louie behind the scenes and felt like the moment was orchestrated for the show, and they didn’t show up for their wedding. After RHONJ season 13, Teresa and Melissa’s families seemingly cut ties and stopped all communication, which left RHONJ season 14 disjointed. With a shakeup on the way, there are hints Teresa (and other cast members) may not return for RHONJ season 15.
8. Teresa Doesn’t Like Most Of The Cast
She Gets Along With Jennifer & Dolores The Best
After appearing in 14 straight seasons of RHONJ, Teresa hasn’t gotten along with all her co-stars. Her most notable feud lies with her sister-in-law, Melissa, and, in return, her brother, Joe. Aside from Melissa and Joe, Teresa hadn’t seen eye to eye with Margaret Josephs for a few seasons. During RHONJ season 12, an odd video of Louie surfaced on social media, and Margaret asked her if they were going to address it along with many accusations against her future husband. However, Teresa grew resentful of her co-star and resented her for bringing the topic to the show.
Despite agreeing to put their beef aside, Teresa and Margaret haven’t been able to rebuild a friendship. She had a rough time with newbie Rachel Fuda throughout RHONJ season 14 after she and her husband, John Fuda, alleged Louie hired a private investigator to dig up information on their pasts. The season started with the women arguing back and forth, and they couldn’t put their issues aside. Teresa doesn’t have a bond with Melissa, Margaret, or Rachel, which has directly impacted her friendships with Danielle and friend-of, Jenn Fessler.
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 Cast |
First Season |
Status On Season 14 |
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Teresa Giudice |
Season 1 |
Full-time |
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Melissa Gorga |
Season 3 |
Full-Time |
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Dolores Catania |
Season 7 |
Full-Time |
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Margaret Josephs |
Season 8 |
Full-Time |
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Jennifer Aydin |
Season 9 |
Full-Time |
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Jackie Goldschneider |
Season 9 |
Friend-Of |
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Danielle Cabral |
Season 13 |
Full-Time |
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Rachel Fuda |
Season 13 |
Full-Time |
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Jenn Fessler |
Season 13 |
Friend-Of |
7. Andy Cohen Said They Were Rebooting RHONJ
Andy Teased A RHONJ Shakeup
After much backlash about RHONJ season 14 from viewers, Bravo executive Andy Cohen made a shocking revelation about RHONJ’s future in a July episode of his show, Andy Cohen Live. When speaking with a caller who admitted they were unhappy with the season, he told them they were in the process of making “big changes to the show.” However, the fan wasn’t satisfied with his admission, and Andy cut them off and stated, “We are rebooting the show. We’re gonna reboot it. We’re gonna do something different.”
Neither Bravo nor Andy has confirmed that RHONJ will be receiving a complete reboot similar to The Real Housewives of New York City after its unfortunate thirteenth season, though he did say he was “riffing” during the call with the fan. After a slew of controversies among the cast members and many original women exiting the RHONY series, the network fired the women of season 13 and opted for a fresh start with a brand-new batch of women for RHONY season 14. The show was met with a positive reaction, indicating Bravo could successfully reboot stale franchises like RHONJ when the correct opportunity presents itself, which may be with season 15.
6. There’s Rumors Teresa’s Husband Louie Is The Reason For The RHONJ Season 15 Cast Shakeup
Fans Are Disappointed With Louie
Many fans have called out for Teresa to be let go from RHONJ due to her husband’s actions. There have been many allegations against Louie, including in his past personal and business relationships. However, most viewers believe the show turned down a dark path when he joined the cast. Part of the cast alleged he contacted Bo Dietl, a well-known PI, to investigate Teresa’s cast members, which he partly admitted on the show when telling Jennifer Aydin and Dolores Catania that Bo “brought me information on each person in this group” in RHONJ season 13.
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He later redacted his statement, though Rachel and John accused him of contacting John’s ex-wife in prison. If RHONJ is rebooted, it won’t be entirely because of Louie. However, since a video of him professing his love for an ex at a “warrior camp” went viral while they were filming RHONJ season 12, the show has taken an odd turn. Teresa has defended her husband to great lengths, which is understandable, though it may have ruined the New Jersey-based series as it once was.
5. Teresa Has Filmed Other Reality TV Shows
She Was On DWTS & House Of Villains
Teresa is one of the most popular reality TV stars from the last couple decades. She’s regarded as one of the most memorable Real Housewives for her iconic table-flipping moment. Her presence in the Bravo universe has awarded her a number of opportunities outside RHONJ. Teresa joined the Dancing with the Stars season 31 cast in 2022 and will be featured on House of Villains season 2. As she continues to star in other projects, her status as a reality TV star will only grow brighter, hinting that she doesn’t need to be a Real Housewife to stay relevant.
House of Villains has yet to premiere, but here’s hoping Teresa has staying power on the show. Teresa is known as the biggest villain on RHONJ so there is a chance she can make it to the end of House of Villains season 2.
4. Teresa Has Hinted At Moving Away From New Jersey
She Teased A Potential Move To Florida
Despite living most of her life in New Jersey, Teresa admitted she’d like to live somewhere else once her younger daughter, Audriana, finishes high school. In an interview with Bravo TV in July, the housewife said she and her husband were in the process of “looking at properties.” Teresa revealed she “want[s] to move to the warm weather,” citing Florida as a potential option because Audriana has her heart set on attending the University of Miami.
However, she said she wanted to spend half of the year in New Jersey and half in the second state of their choosing instead of opting for a full move.
If Teresa potentially purchased a home in Miami, there’d be room for her to appear on The Real Housewives of Miami . She’s close friends with Miami housewife Alexia Nepola, and if she was spending part of her time living there, she’d be likely to at least make a cameo on the show. However, if Teresa wanted to join as a full-time housewife, Bravo would likely jump at the opportunity to add her to the cast.
3. Current & Past Cast Members Didn’t Like Working With Teresa
She’s Been Involved In A Lot Of Drama
There have been many RHONJ cast members who didn’t enjoy their time working with Teresa. Melissa is the most recent alum to have spoken out in support of a cast shakeup for RHONJ season 15 in an interview with Entertainment Tonight in July. She said she fully “agree[s]” with the network that changes need to be made heading into a potential new season.
Melissa added that “things have gotten really toxic” and “there’s two of my cast members that have played really dirty behind the scenes and it’s coming out.” Melissa’s statement referred to Jennifer and Teresa allegedly communicating with bloggers to share advanced screenings and dishing confidential information about the show. Nonetheless, there’s a chance Teresa will stay and Melissa will leave. Fans do love Teresa despite her being toxic on the show. It’s really up to Teresa at this point.
2. Teresa Will Never Make Amends With Melissa & Joe Gorga
It’s Hard To Watch Their Family Drift Apart
Unfortunately, Teresa’s relationship with Melissa and Joe will likely never be salvaged. The family had problems long before they came face to face in RHONJ season 3. After they joined the show, Teresa felt somewhat slighted and said they tried to join the cast behind her back.
It’s unclear what happened between the Gorga and Giudice family before they began reality TV. However, as the years progressed, they continued to grow further and further apart. Teresa and Melissa attempted to be cordial for the sake of their families, but that all came crashing down in RHONJ season 13, and it would take a lot for them to be on speaking terms.
1. Fans Don’t Want To See Louie Return To RHONJ
Louie Said He Wanted Margaret’s Family To “Suffer”
Teresa’s husband may end up being the reason she doesn’t return to RHONJ. The New Jersey-based Real Housewives franchise is notorious for including the husbands in the mix of the drama. However, fans feel that Louie has thrown himself into the conflict a bit too much. There’s no doubt that RHONJ has become one of the most toxic shows on Bravo in 2024. Whether the allegations against Louie are true, he’s proven to be a pot stirrer on the series, going as far to say he hopes “Margaret and her family” and “her son suffers the way I suffered.”
His comment about Margaret’s son “suffering” may have been the nail in the coffin against Teresa. Instead of admitting her husband was in the wrong, she backed him up against the other women on the show while he made a public apology after receiving much backlash for his comments. RHONJ needs to reduce the husband’s involvement in the show, and that should start with Louie not being featured in RHONJ season 15.
While the future of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is nowhere near confirmation, there are signs Teresa may not return to the show. The original RHONJ cast member has built a career for herself outside the series and would be fine without it. However, Teresa’s husband, Louie, also may have a hand in her exit from the franchise.