Teresa Giudice Still on ‘RHONJ,’ Casting Decision Pending

Teresa Giudice’s future on “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” remains uncertain, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Sources close to the situation confirm to TMZ that there’s no truth to claims Teresa has been asked to leave the Bravo hit show.

The rumor gained traction this week after castmate Frank Catania implied Teresa’s tenure on the show might be over. However, no casting decision has been made for season 15, and it’s too early to determine whether Teresa will return.

Another insider connected to the production revealed that the focus on the next season won’t begin until early next year. This comes amid considerable speculation about the future of ‘RHONJ,’ especially after season 14 ended on a tumultuous note, including a lunch scene where tensions escalated into physical altercations and heated arguments.

The tension among the cast, including Teresa, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin, Margaret Josephs, Danielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda, reached a point where Bravo deviated from the traditional reunion format. Instead, separate sit-downs were filmed with the Housewives, highlighting the severity of the discord.

Bravo executive Andy Cohen has hinted at a potential casting shakeup for the New Jersey series, akin to the restructuring seen with “The Real Housewives of New York” last year. In a recent interview with “Extra,” Andy confirmed that a change is on the horizon, stating, “There’s no moving forward with this group,” and emphasized a slow, deliberate approach to the casting decisions, saying, “Keep waiting. There’s no rush. We’re gonna take our time.”

For now, Teresa’s position seems secure, as no official decisions have been announced. The uncertainty might actually be favorable for her, allowing more time for the show’s dynamics to evolve.

Source: TMZ