RHONJ Pause, Reboot, Cast Changes & All Out Possible Cancellation

RHONJ Season 14, Episode 9. Remember how we had two exciting weeks back to back of RHONJ?? Ahh, those were the days. Slowing things down a bit over there in the Garden State, Jen professes her innocence and seems to have a good case of amnesia, Joey G becomes ordained, Mel teaches us that love is love, Danielle gets boujie, Rachel gets mad, Fessler plays both sides, the Marge is compared to Satan and Jackie is missing in action. Off air, Danielle Staub claims Marge has 275 Fake “Finstas”, Margaret is disgusted by Tre and Jen’s alleged feeding info to bloggers, Jackie forgives Tre, Jennifer speaks out as rumors of an RHONJ pause, reboot, cast changes and / or all out cancellation surface. All this and more as we are joined back by the one and only Teresa Giudice as played by Andrea Lopez.
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[@tericollins2103]

Not "That Marge has 9 Lives. LMAO

[@katjaxxx7353]

Sonja needs to sort herself out before we make ANY plans. That should be Bravo’s & her first priority!

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@katjaxxx7353 agreed

[@catherinewest6378]

Tre has had Bella for so long. Since before Margaret joined the show.

[@theosnepenthes8751]

There are probably 25 million dogs named Bella in this country including multiple ones on the same block! ;-) Every Italian has had at least one (only a slight exaggeration ;-), I've known quite a few myself. You're right, Teresa's predates Margaret's and I'm pretty sure that isn't Teresa's first dog named Bella. Margaret is hardly a trend setter, remember she stole her whale logo from another company. Originality isn't her strong point.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Woow

[@theosnepenthes8751]

@@behindthevelvetrope Large Marge in Charge like a Trash Barge hasn't had an original thought or dog's name in her life! ;-) If anything she stole her dog's name trying to suck up to Teresa, remember those days when she thought Teresa could do nothing wrong? You personally experienced what a toxic turncoat she is.

[@Arieszona48]

He likes to stir the pot and make shit up

[@user-bf4lx3mh7u]

Teresa being filmed with Dog Poop 💩 is perfect. She asjed Gia to help puck up the poop & Gia said no shes busy but stayed talking while her mother pucjed ut up Gua us so entitled and spoiled. Both Tre & her famiky need to go

[@travelseatsyellowlab]

Sassy, disobedient children can be cheeky, but when they are the same way when they are older, they're just overgrown brats.

[@Instalivefeeds2]

I can picture the show without Melissa, but I can’t picture it without Joe 😫🤣♥️

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@Instalivefeeds2 lol

[@kkossor]

David, how do I follow the rest of this podcast? Where do I go to hear it all? Thank you!

[@catherinewest6378]

Back in the day the cast didn’t interact and I was thinking about that this season… I don’t really think it would be that big a deal to keep them both for another season if the ratings justify the pay.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@catherinewest6378 same

[@unapologeticallyromel7096]

I been said it years ago New Jersey been need more new people because they were the only franchise that didn't really change

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@unapologeticallyromel7096 yes

[@carter7937]

Teresa has a dog named Rosie, after her cousin.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Hot

[@debracarter6197]

I will be shocked if RHONJ comes back at all. I think we are seeing the end of the housewives franchise. RHOBH will be the last to go. By the way David, I'm obsessed with your Boy George t-shirt 😊

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Isn’t this Boy George T Shirt EVERYTHING???

[@debracarter6197]

@@behindthevelvetrope YAAASSSS

[@carter7937]

Paulie isn't in Dolores' opening credits, either, Frank still is. I think they reused the film.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Sad

[@msmariac]

It needs a veeeeerrrry long pause I mean at least years I'd pick a new city over RHONJ

[@Trudigen]

Bella is a common name for dogs. I have a Bella! It basically means beautiful in Italian.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@Trudigen still weird to me

[@newtexan1]

So lame. Bella is so common for a pets name.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@newtexan1 nah

[@user-bf4lx3mh7u]

Joe got Bella years ago before Margaret came on

[@travelseatsyellowlab]

Ironically, Caroline Manzo has a sister who has an interior design business called Bella Interiori.

[@AngelOrtiz-qr8yh]

Juicy got that Lil Bella Before he Left to Jail. It was on a Christmas Episode.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Ok

[@theosnepenthes8751]

I agree with the Watch What Crappens boys, this wedding of a cousin we never heard of in previous seasons was ridiculous. What a lame attempt to virtue signal for the Gorgas and try to stay relevant on this cast despite completely cutting off Teresa. Why is boring no storyline Melissa still on this show? Frankly this episode was the bottom of the barrel especially starring a man who is infamous for cracking politically incorrect crude and disturbing gay "jokes" at every possible opportunity. The audience wasn't fooled for one second. If they want to tank RHONJ permanently, this is a great way to do it.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@theosnepenthes8751 yes Mel wanted to show how liberal she was

[@maryo710]

The wedding was only on air for 5 mins. It was a beautiful wedding. Joe gorga said he was a priest, and his wife corrected him. What a joke he should know the difference. Should I say he's not playing with a full deck.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@maryo710 yes

[@Evyann305]

Most comments that I've seen about the wedding were really positive. Entire episodes do not need to be negative and toxic. People are also enjoying the newbies and their scenes with the little kids and families. Entire dark, toxic, and negative episodes are stressful and causing people to turn away from the show. Hopefully the wedding is the beginning of featuring more of Melissa's family.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@Evyann305 yes the wedding didn’t bother me

[@donnaharris2192]

i don't know about this season. i could take it or leave it.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Same

[@carriezombie3147]

I just don't think we can go any further with Jersey

[@behindthevelvetrope]

I hope it’s cancelled I agree

[@carriezombie3147]

@@behindthevelvetrope Yeah it's just done and dusted

[@katjaxxx7353]

Love me some David 😍👍

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@katjaxxx7353 love you too

[@msjmarie143]

Teresa gave her girls Bella prior to meeting Margaret

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@msjmarie143 cool

[@deee3950]

Bella has been the name of her dog since the beginning. It’s the same one with the dyed ears that Joe was cursing about before he went to jail. Straws. The hate Teresa gets is WEIRD. Bella has existed since at least season 7. Bella is super old

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@deee3950 cool

[@plainsimple244]

Keep Joe Gorga: I've always thought Joe Gorga and his children should stay because the show has been a Teresa Giudice and Joe Gorga show but they've painted it as Melissa vs. Teresa which is NOT the case because say Melissa wasn't married to Joe Gorga yet on the show, no way they would be enemies like this, so Melissa isn't a real enemy of Teresa, she was just there to be the barrier while being famous because just look at her character on the show ... okay she's Joe Gorga's wife but why all this riff? Remember they showed it like Joe Giudice held back the relationship between Joe Gorga and his father and now had you Teresa saying Melissa held back her relationship with her brother. Now what? We are not going to see a Melissa vs. Teresa showdown because remember, Joe Gorga loves his family more than a woman who could possibly leave him, so we aren't going to see those things.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Fine

[@natassjagale9897]

Bella is the puppy Juicy got for the girls at Xmas. She was named Bella b4 Meeting Marge. U see her any time the girls chase her or someone was coming into the house.

[@natassjagale9897]

If I remember correctly. I do know Bella was also shown when Trey was coming back from camp & during her checks in show.

[@natassjagale9897]

I also remember ppl were trying to say the gorgas were "once again" trying to "copy" the guidice bc in the season with Amber & Jim Joe gorga gifts the kids with their black pom puppy can't remember his name. I think Nico?

[@natassjagale9897]

Which was being said bc JG gifts the dog after it was already aired before them, with Juicy getting Bella for his girls at their last Xmas together pre jail

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Cool

[@ambertosler8961]

AI-generated video. And Bella has been Gia's dog since she was in her Franklin Lakes house. Joe Guidance gifted that dog to the girls 6 or more years ago and it has been on the show before!

[@genxer99]

Would be great if they pulled an American idol. Get them all gathered in teams and tell one team you’re fired and the other you’re moving on

[@behindthevelvetrope]

OMFGGGGGG this is an amazing idea GOLD

[@cherylburr]

Is he ordained or just licensed?

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Ordained

[@ambertosler8961]

They have to get rid of either Teresa or Melissa. And the men need to not get contracts. The Beverley Hills ladies hold their own!

[@dorothyblack8904]

I CANNOT STOMACH MELISSA'S MOTHER!

[@Arieszona48]

Teresa has had her dog Bella since the early seasons 🤦‍♀️ before Margaret was even on the show. It was a Christmas gift to the girls. You gotta do your research. You’re just making shit up now.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Nah hard pass on research

[@Dani.L.N]

I have a thought... I think the cancelled reunion and indefinite pause is Bravo's way of sending the message that Tamra Judge already knows, if you aren't willing to do whats best for the show then you will nolonger be on the show... new enemies and friends for Teresa can always be found. I think Bravo using the time the episodes are airing to let their message sink in and they are using fan reactions to compound their message. I think Bravo is done letting the NJ ladies think they get to call the shots = Margret and Teresa, tell castmates who they are and aren't allowed to talk about = Fuda and Margret, not invite some cast members = Danielle, punish castmates who aren't 100% loyal = Margret, Fuda and Melissa. * I actually think Bravo would like to move forward with the majority of this cast of the problem women are willing to get their egos in check. * So far I actually think Teresa and Melissa are making efforts for new paths forward and its Danielle, Fuda and Margaret that are being stubborn and trying to influence the show and the fans. I think production wants to move forward with this cast because they actually have great chemistry and perfect rivalries, some of them just made it hard for there to be flow and conversations for a good storyline and a place to go in future seasons. * I think if Margret and Fuda will be told if they don't want to cooperate and find a way to film with Teresa they will be gone. * I think Danielle will change her attitude about not inviting Jackie to things * I think Dolores is fine, she seems to be navigating this season brilliantly and is contributing to the mess. * Fessler is fine, she's been trying hard to contribute to the story of the show and she may even become a full timer. * I can't tell if Jackie is needed but she is a good foil. I think fans may be haylte watching her and because there are so many good characters there might not be a spot for her. * Melissa will be back, her and production seem to be trying to find her her own lane this season. If they can't provide her a clear story that doesn't involve her feud with Teresa next season then she may not have a reason to be on anymore but I think they'll give her another season to figure it out/give fans enough time to get bored by her that they don't care as much if she's gone. * And Teresa is never going anywhere and she's been contributing again to the stupid drama that NJ fans love. * I still think Ayden is dunzo.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Omfg yes

[@clairemalone4542]

David your maths is appalling and you doubled down. 13 - 9 = 4

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@clairemalone4542 yea I live to double down always

[@behindthevelvetrope]

@@clairemalone4542 I’m very dumb remember

[@clairemalone4542]

@@behindthevelvetrope I'd call it a Judge Judy moment she was bad at maths but a brilliant legal mind.

[@peacehappyb237]

This is simple: they need to fire Melissa and they keep the cheap people, Tre , and Dolores. Marge could be a friend of.

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Fine

[@ambertosler8961]

That Witch Margret would be a friend of who? fire her 🔥 🎉😮

[@user-bf4lx3mh7u]

Teresa makes s the most money, 2.5 million. The viewers are done with Teresa. Time to Pop her Love Bubble Melissa doesn't bring Dark Toxic Drama like Teresa, Jen A, Jackie, and Jen F who is a Snake dressed in Prada 🐍 Melissa should stay

[@kkossor]

@@user-bf4lx3mh7u I agree 100%

[@benbelzer8303]

It was a discombobulated episode. 🫠

[@behindthevelvetrope]

Awful