Season 14 will end on an unresolved note for Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral, Rachel Fuda, Jackie Goldschneider and Jenn Fessler
The Real Housewives of New Jersey is changing things up for Season 14.
For the first time in the show’s history, there won’t be a traditional reunion to cap off the season.
An insider mentioned, “A reunion is meant to have resolution and it’s clear in the season final that there is no path forward in that type of setting. So, the network is figuring out a different concept to wrap up the season.”
The season has been filled with tension, including longstanding feuds among the cast members such as Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga.
The conflict, particularly the one between Teresa and Melissa, escalated throughout the season. They reportedly didn’t interact until an explosive finale that had been teased in earlier episodes.
Margaret Josephs also had a fallout with Teresa over accusations related to Teresa’s husband, Luis Ruelas. Margaret alleged that Luis had threatened her son, a claim both Teresa and Luis denied.
Another cast member, Rachel Fuda, had her own issues with Teresa and Luis, stemming from allegations that the couple had investigated her husband, John Fuda, and contacted his ex-wife in prison.
Rachel was upset by these rumors, leading to a falling out with Jenn Fessler.
In a dramatic scene from the season, John’s confrontational remarks towards Teresa included calling her “the poster child for mortgage fraud.”
Meanwhile, Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral were suspended from filming after a physical altercation.
The only cast member who seems to be on good terms with everyone is Dolores Catania. She is seen in the finale episode, sitting alone and reflecting on how the relationships have deteriorated.
The discord among the cast has not only been in front of the cameras. There has also been a social media scandal involving Teresa and Jennifer.
Accusations surfaced online that the two of them had encouraged others to dig up dirt on their co-stars, a claim Teresa has denied.
Fans of the Real Housewives series know that unresolved tensions don’t lead to pleasant viewing experiences. In fact, other franchises like The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Potomac have undergone major cast changes due to similar issues.
The only other time a reunion was canceled in the Real Housewives franchise was for Season 13 of The Real Housewives of New York City. That series saw a complete cast reboot for the following season.
Although the future of the RHONJ is uncertain, a source assures that “everything and anything is on the table,” and no permanent decisions have been made yet.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, and previous seasons are available for streaming on Peacock.
