The Bickering Is Back! The Scoop on Who's Returning to 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey'
After 13 seasons of all-out war between sisters-in-law Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice, the feuding came to a head during the most recent RHONJ reunion. There was bickering, screaming and no resolution in sight. The cast and and probably quite a few viewers were exasperated.
Rumors swirled that the show would need to make a "big change" for Season 14. Many thought that meant Melissa or Teresa might be leaving the show. When People reported that both women were returning to hash out their narratives for another season, fans were shocked.
We’ve seen Melissa and Teresa get along before, so could Season 14 lead to some sort of ceasefire? Perhaps even a reconciliation? (Maybe when pigs fly.) We are crossing our fingers and hoping Bravo will reenergize the cast and bring some levity to the hostility that fans have simply grown weary of watching.
Here's everything we know about The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14:
When does The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 premiere?
While there’s no official premiere date yet, filming for season 14 is slated to begin in August.
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Who is in the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14?
Since cameras haven’t picked back up yet, things can change anytime. So far The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast for Season 14 includes:
Teresa Giudice
Teresa Giudice is the reigning queen of RHONJ. Having been with the franchise since Season 1, she’s experienced every housewife rite of passage: stints as a stage mom, bank fraud, prison time, deportations and even new beginnings. Although, what has defined her time on the show has been the bitter battle with her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga. What began as a rivalry quickly devolved into Teresa accusing Melissa of being a gold digger. Despite a brief period of civility, this heated battle has reignited, and it doesn’t look like harmony between the Giudices and Gorgas is possible. But never say never, right?
Melissa Gorga
Since she joined in Season 3, Melissa Gorga has been the target of her sister-in-law’s acerbic barbs and cruelty. Joe Gorga has done his best to be supportive of his wife, but his sister Teresa went next level in Season 13: She accused them of not supporting her family while she was in prison in 2015 and even blamed them for her prison sentence, insisting that Melissa and Joe “ratted” her out.
Dolores Catania
As Dolores Catania moved on to Irish beau, Paul “Paulie” Connell in Season 13, everyone worried her new relationship would strain her healthy bond with ex-husband, Frank Catania. Never fear, Dolores and Frank came out the other end stronger than ever. Proof that not all families on RHONJ are doomed.
Margaret Josephs
Some fans have called Margaret Josephs the real villain of RHONJ. In the last two seasons alone, she has outed a decade-old affair and created a powerful enemy when she took aim at Teresa's husband, Louie Ruelas. Margaret is never short on pithy comments, which she defends as "coming from a good place.” However, it seems Louie isn’t convinced. During the reunion, Margaret shared that her son got a threatening call from Teresa's husband. With this story unresolved, we’re sure to see more of it in Season 14.
Jennifer Aydin
Jennifer Aydin had the picture-perfect life: five kids, a marriage of 20 years and a gorgeous suburban life. However, all of that was put into a tailspin when fellow cast member Margaret Josephs outed her husband’s decade-old affair in Season 12. Aydin has struggled to recover from the scandal, and her relationship with Margaret is still on shaky ground. Here’s hoping that Jennifer can find some resolution next season.
Rachel Fuda
Rachel Fuda jonined RHONJ in Season 13 and started filming just seven weeks after she gave birth to her daughter. One way to sum her up is by using Margaret’s words: “You know what you remind me of? A glamorous Tim Burton character.” During the last season, she aligned with Melissa, documented the process of adopting her husband's son, Jaiden, and provided a refreshing new storyline.
Danielle Cabral
The Staten Island native joined the cast in Season 13 and promised to bring the fun back to the franchise. Whether it’s her children, Dominic and Valentina, sassing Danielle and her husband, Nate Cabral, with their wry and witty banter, or the way she’s committed to growing her business, Boujie Kids, this new housewife brings a sense of levity. In Season 13, much of the conversation surrounding Danielle centered on her fight with her brother. However, she wasn’t exactly forthcoming about the details. So will next season see her finally spill the tea?
Who are the friends on Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14?
Friends Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler are also back for Season 14 of Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Is there a RHONJ Season 14 trailer?
Not yet, but with filming said to start in August, it’s only a matter of time before we get a sneak peak.
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Where can I watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey?
You can watch all the old seasons of the show on Peacock. New episodes will air on Bravo and then be available to stream on Peacock the next day.
How many seasons of The Real Housewives of New Jersey are there?
There are currently 13 seasons of RHONJ. Season 14 is set to begin filming in August.
Is The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Bravo?
Yes, new episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will air on Bravo.
Is The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Hulu?
No. While The Real Housewives franchise was available on Hulu for quite some time, Bravo content has been removed and added to the Peacock library instead.
Is The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Peacock?
Yes. You can watch all old episodes of The Real Housewives on Peacock and stream new episodes the day after they air on Bravo.
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