‘RHONJ’ Cast Shakeup Is In The Works Amid Multiple Feuds!
‘RHONJ’ Cast Shakeup Is In The Works Amid Multiple Feuds!
The latest season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey has reportedly seen a significant dip in viewership, with episode three recording the lowest ratings in the show’s history, drawing only 0.699 million viewers.
Amidst this decline, talks have emerged about a potential reboot of the show due to both the low ratings and the evident divide among the cast, characterized by distinct factions dubbed “Team Melissa” and “Team Teresa” amidst the ongoing estrangement between the show’s stars.
A source close to the production revealed to The U.S. Sun that the cast members are attributing the poor ratings and uncertain future of the show to the strained relationship between Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga, two of the original housewives.
“It seems like the cast is in part blaming Teresa and Melissa’s feud for the poor ratings and the uncertain future,” the insider disclosed, noting that the rift between the two OGs has been a focal point of fan interest since Melissa joined the show in season three.
Despite their longstanding history on the show, Teresa, 52, and Melissa, 45, are reportedly not on speaking terms and have chosen not to acknowledge each other.
Producers have opted not to feature their feud as a storyline this season, shifting the focus instead to other interpersonal dynamics among the cast members.
Recent developments have also shed light on the upcoming reunion, with reports indicating that there will be no traditional reunion format where the cast gathers in one room.
According to a source, this decision was made due to the lack of resolution to the season’s conflicts, particularly in the aftermath of what promises to be a “dramatic” finale episode.
The season finale, yet to be scheduled for airing, will feature an all-cast dinner at Rails Steakhouse in Towaco, NJ, as teased in a released preview.
In one scene, cast member Dolores Catania is depicted sitting alone at the table amidst shattered glass strewn across the floor.
Speaking about the uncertainty surrounding the reunion and the show’s future, the source revealed that the cast members are “in the dark” about what lies ahead.
“It’s still too early to know about season 15 but everyone has no clue,” the insider added, highlighting the pervasive sense of uncertainty among the cast.
Additionally, concerns have been raised about leaks from the cast to fan pages on social media, prompting heightened scrutiny from network executives and fostering an atmosphere of caution among the cast members.
While tensions continue to simmer among the RHONJ cast, there appears to be little hope for reconciliation between Teresa and Melissa.
Both women have publicly acknowledged that their relationship is beyond repair, with Melissa’s husband, Joe, condemning Teresa’s behavior as “disgusting” and labeling her a “sick human being” in response to her recent comments about their feud.
With the future of RHONJ hanging in the balance, fans eagerly await developments and hope for a resolution to the ongoing drama among the show’s stars.
RHONJ comes on Sundays on Bravo.
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