REAL Housewives of New Jersey will not have a Season 14 reunion because the cast is unwilling to stay together – it was reported on Saturday.
The rare break from the traditional format has fans thinking the Bravo show will get a new schedule or be canceled.
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RHONJ cut short its reunion episode because almost all of its stars split, Page six confirmed.
This may be the first time a Real Housewives franchise doesn’t end a season with a reunion hosted by Andy Cohen.
“The women were notified by production this week that a traditional reunion would not be happening this season amid the divisive state of the show,” a source told the outlet.
The cast includes Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin, Rachel Fuda, Danielle Cabral, Jenn Fessler and Jackie Goldschneider.
A second source shared the cast and “friends” of the final two women were told the network is “thinking about a different concept to end the season.”
Typically, Housewives reunions are aimed at burying hatchets between the show’s stars.
However, it has become clear that the RHONJ group’s path forward is not viable in such a scenario, according to Page Six.
‘RESET OR CANCEL…’
Fans flooded social media shocked by the news and thinking it was time for a RHONJ reboot.
“Is this confirmed?? How do they explain this??” one fan asked.
“The cast doesn’t want to fix things or get together to talk about the season and find a solution,” wrote another.
“It’s time for a reset, Andy has lost control of this franchise, which isn’t even fun anymore.”
“I’m out,” wrote a third. “I hope the husbands get their own show.”
“When it gets to the point where you know every episode is going to be about hating Teresa and Louie, then yes, I’m glad they canceled it,” wrote a fourth.
“It’s about time! It was the most toxic franchise ever! Same agenda, same people and wannabe newcomers,” wrote a fifth.
A sixth said: “I think they should give Teresa and her daughters their own show and I think they should cancel it or redo it with new people.”
One more agreed: “Finally what we’ve been asking for the last few seasons…reboot or cancel.”
The fifth episode of season 14 airs this Sunday and will air weekly until the end.
‘BOMB AT THE END’
According to Page Six, the upcoming season 14 finale will explain to fans why the reunion was canceled.
A source said there is an intense dinner scene in which insults, curses and dishes are “hurled between the women.”
“It makes sense,” said the source.
“And once viewers see the ending, the decision to forgo the traditional reunion will make even more sense.”
GIUD HEAVENS
Discontent with RHONJ is rooted in Teresa’s rivalry with her sister-in-law, Melissa.
The feud worsened after Teresa, 52, and her second husband, Luis “Louie” Ruelas, accused Melissa of cheating on her husband, Joe Gorga, during the messy Season 13 finale.
Melissa denied the accusations and missed Teresa and Luis’ wedding in August 2022.
Teresa and Melissa primarily filmed RHONJ Season 14 separately.
Melissa previously said on her podcast that she is “happiest” with “almost zero” communication.
Meanwhile, there is also conflict between other cast members such as Margaret and Jackie.
Additionally, it was reported last September that Danielle and Jennifer got into an argument during production that resulted in both of them temporarily suspending filming.
Only Dolores remained neutral with everyone, which can be seen in the preview of the final dinner.
She remains seated at the table, surrounded by broken glass – which seems poetic given the state of things.
“There’s a big bombshell at the end… and you’d never know what it would be,” Dolores said at Bravocon 2023.
“It was a very difficult season for all of us. [It] made good TV. Ah, if it made anything, it made good TV.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs Sundays at 8pm ET on Bravo.
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