RHoNJ in the Media: Paparazzi Whore!

[Marley]

I don’t think Gia knows what being financially independent means lol.

[Baltimore Betty]

3 hours ago, Marley said:

I don’t think Gia knows what being financially independent means lol.

She will have to learn that it means scamming money from hard working people, isn't that the lesson her parents should teach her?

[ZettaK]

On 9/4/2024 at 11:54 AM, Marley said:

I don’t think Gia knows what being financially independent means lol.

She is financially independent because she has an income from the show, and multiple endorsements for years. One endorsement is from Shein, which is a huge company. She also lived at home until now, so she did not have any expenses. She is on a new tv show with kids of HWs, as well. 

[ZettaK]

It seems Rachel Fuda posted an IG story/TikTok a couple of days ago where she said “In my Diet Coke drinking, Toddler-Teen Mom, unemployed, Jersey Girl, Pregnant Era”. Was she fired?

 https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/rachel-fuda-says-shes-unemployed-has-she-been-fired-from-rhonj/ar-AA1pVo0Z

Edited September 10, 2024 by ZettaK

[ww92]

On 9/10/2024 at 12:44 AM, ZettaK said:

It seems Rachel Fuda posted an IG story/TikTok a couple of days ago where she said “In my Diet Coke drinking, Toddler-Teen Mom, unemployed, Jersey Girl, Pregnant Era”. Was she fired?

 https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/rachel-fuda-says-shes-unemployed-has-she-been-fired-from-rhonj/ar-AA1pVo0Z

Well technically they're all unemployed right now. Jersey isn't for sure coming back at all and if it is, no one knows if any of the old cast will be asked back.

[SweetieDarling]

Teresa's costars on House of Villains hated her cooking🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

Edited October 14, 2024 by SweetieDarling

[Salacious Kitty]

The confessionals talking about her bad (too salty mostly) cooking were hilarious. 

[Stats Queen]

2 hours ago, SweetieDarling said:

Teresa's costars on House of Villains hated her cooking🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

It was so much fun to watch.

[Chatty Cake]

Dina’s ex husband Thomas Manzo gets 7 years for hiring someone to beat her now husband.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/ex-husband-of-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-sentenced/

[ZettaK]

On 10/15/2024 at 7:57 PM, Chatty Cake said:

Dina’s ex husband Thomas Manzo gets 7 years for hiring someone to beat her now husband.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/ex-husband-of-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-sentenced/

The thug ex husband hired a mobster because she dared to divorce him, and date someone else, when it was mentioned on the show (as rumors) that he was cheating on her during the marriage. He is lucky- he could have gotten up to 46 years in prison.

ETA: the mobster was a "soldier" of the Lucchese crime family (the real thing).

Edited October 18, 2024 by ZettaK

[njbchlover]

22 hours ago, Chatty Cake said:

Dina’s ex husband Thomas Manzo gets 7 years for hiring someone to beat her now husband.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/ex-husband-of-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-sentenced/

Some inside scoop is that Albert is now completely running the Brownstone.  Before, Albert was more involved with weddings and those types of events,where Tommy handled the charity events and local civic associations and society events.  Tommy is not involved at all in any of the day to day operations of the Brownstone.  It sounds like Albert has kind of washed his hands of his brother at this point.  Tommy had been wearing an ankle bracelet after being found guilty, awaiting his sentencing and supposedly attended a function without notifying the police, so he was placed on 24-7 house arrest until sentencing.

This is all just so sad, because Caroline chose her asshole brother in law over her sister and now, that sister to sister relationship is completely shot.  I don't know if Caroline and Dina could ever come back from something like that - I don't think I could.

[Palimelon]

A good argument for why sisters from one family should not marry brothers from another family.

[Salacious Kitty]

If I recall the timeline correctly, Caroline was dating Albert when Tiny Manzo was found stuffed in the trunk of a car. She had time to run but didn't. 

[lasu]

I hope Caroline reads her niece's words about her "staggering betrayal" and feels literal shame. I doubt she will, but Lexi goes hard. I applaud her. 

 

https://www.tvinsider.com/1158848/rhonj-lexi-ioannou-dina-cantin-caroline-tommy-manzo/

[SweetieDarling]

55 minutes ago, lasu said:

I hope Caroline reads her niece's words about her "staggering betrayal" and feels literal shame. I doubt she will, but Lexi goes hard. I applaud her. 

 

https://www.tvinsider.com/1158848/rhonj-lexi-ioannou-dina-cantin-caroline-tommy-manzo/

I was surprised to see their sister "Cookie" also seemed to side with Tommy. Nice family

[snarts]

Add Dolores to the list.

 

[Baltimore Betty]

13 hours ago, snarts said:

Add Dolores to the list.

 

She really has a bad man picker doesn't she? 

[ZettaK]

I don't even know what to say about Dolores. At least the rest who support Tommy are family members (some by marriage). Even if Caroline Manzo is her friend, I would tell her I couldn't support him, especially in public. Didn't she deny on the show she sent a letter of support to the DA's office (I assume)? It seems she did it after all. And when did Tommy who neglected his own wife find the time to be like a father to Frankie? Shame on her. 

Edited November 6, 2024 by ZettaK

[RealHousewife]

I can't wrap my head around this. I don't know any of these people personally, but based upon her reputation as one of the nicest people on these shows, how lovely the kids she raised are, I really expected better from Dolores. I know she doesn't have the best picker, but Frank is a far cry from Tommy. 

[SweetieDarling]

6 hours ago, RealHousewife said:

I can't wrap my head around this. I don't know any of these people personally, but based upon her reputation as one of the nicest people on these shows, how lovely the kids she raised are, I really expected better from Dolores. I know she doesn't have the best picker, but Frank is a far cry from Tommy. 

Maybe not:

https://allaboutthetea.com/2024/06/13/cocaine-stolen-money-insurance-scandal-inside-rhonj-star-frank-catanias-criminal-past/

Quote

Let’s delve into the shocking revelations surrounding Real Housewives of New Jersey star Frank Catania’s criminal past, including a cocaine conviction, stolen money, and involvement in an insurance scandal.

 

[Baltimore Betty]

7 minutes ago, SweetieDarling said:

Maybe not:

https://allaboutthetea.com/2024/06/13/cocaine-stolen-money-insurance-scandal-inside-rhonj-star-frank-catanias-criminal-past/

 

Delores has got to know that we all know now and she will fall out of favor with us, I don't care how many charity baseball games she hosts.  As far as Paulie is concerned, he is probably up to no good too, guilty by association and given Delores' track record for having a bad man picker and this includes her standing by Tommy.  

Delores had one thing going for her, she came across as the voice of reason and now that is gone.

 

[SweetieDarling]

14 minutes ago, Baltimore Betty said:

Delores had one thing going for her, she came across as the voice of reason and now that is gone.

I think her ability to remain calm amidst the shrieking, flying food and glass makes her appear sane and rational

I also think this raises all kinds of questions about her stint as a corrections officer and the whole group of the Catanias the Lauritas and the Manzos. Didn't they say they all grew up together? Mmm-Hmm

[RealHousewife]

2 hours ago, Baltimore Betty said:

Delores has got to know that we all know now and she will fall out of favor with us, I don't care how many charity baseball games she hosts.  As far as Paulie is concerned, he is probably up to no good too, guilty by association and given Delores' track record for having a bad man picker and this includes her standing by Tommy.  

Delores had one thing going for her, she came across as the voice of reason and now that is gone.

 

I agree with bad picker, but not even Frank is the level of danger Tommy is.

So true. I enjoy Dolores on the show, but her support of this monster is unbelievable. I guess Dina was one of the few decent cast members on Jersey.

[ZettaK]

On 11/5/2024 at 7:32 AM, SweetieDarling said:

Maybe not:

https://allaboutthetea.com/2024/06/13/cocaine-stolen-money-insurance-scandal-inside-rhonj-star-frank-catanias-criminal-past/

 

Let's not forget that Frank was disbarred. 

[SweetieDarling]

15 hours ago, ZettaK said:

Let's not forget that Frank was disbarred. 

It's in the linked article

Edited November 8, 2024 by SweetieDarling

[ZettaK]

On 11/8/2024 at 8:34 AM, SweetieDarling said:

It's in the linked article

Yes. I wanted to emphasize it.

[Baltimore Betty]

2 hours ago, ZettaK said:

Yes. I wanted to emphasize it.

Thanks to both of you putting RHONJ in my head that last night I dreamt that I was hanging out with Joe and Melissa! 

 

[Palimelon]

How many showers did you take once you woke up?

[ww92]

Melissa is selling sprinkle cookies now.

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/melissa-gorgas-sprinkle-cookie-company-was-a-long-time-coming/

Teresa is taking credit.

https://realityblurb.com/2024/12/10/teresa-giudice-claps-back-at-melissa-gorgas-sprinkle-cookie-company-see-her-post-plus-her-fans-accuse-the-gorgas-of-riding-her-coattails/

I normally like Melissa but this is a stupid idea. If she was going to do this, she should have done it 10 years ago when it came up on the show. And it's not like she brought homemade sprinkle cookies to Teresa's, half the complaint was that they were store bought. 🤣

[ichbin]

Sprinkle cookies.  They act like garnish on the cookie tray. Pretty to look at but really just  a basic, plain cookie dressed up with some cute accessories.  They're on the tray mainly to add some color and take up the empty space around the more interesting and flavorful cookies.  Upon reflection it seems like an appropriate choice for Melissa to have associated herself with.

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[ZettaK]

Poor Melissa. She probably lost hope she would be part of the reboot.

[Baltimore Betty]

On 12/13/2024 at 6:10 AM, ZettaK said:

Poor Melissa. She probably lost hope she would be part of the reboot.

 

On 12/12/2024 at 8:13 PM, ichbin said:

Sprinkle cookies.  They act like garnish on the cookie tray.

Are you saying that Melissa was the sprinkle cookie on the tray of HW'S?

[SweetieDarling]

1 hour ago, Baltimore Betty said:

 

Are you saying that Melissa was the sprinkle cookie on the tray of HW'S?

Well, when you put it THAT way,...

 

It's like middle school English class being assigned to define the symbolism of the sprinkle cookie in the assigned novel of RHNJ

1. What does the sprinkle cookie represent

a) When thrown away by Teresa

b) When marketed by Melissa

2. Who weaponized the sprinkle cookie and how?

3.Who won the sprinkle cookie war and why?

4. Who is a sprinkle cookie on the cookie tray of HW's? Explain

Edited December 15, 2024 by SweetieDarling

[ZettaK]

Andy Cohen was asked many times about the reboot on social media. A couple of days ago he said that it would take a long time for any decisions to be made, so people shouldn't even bother asking. 

[snarts]

On Christmas day, Bravo aired S7, where Teresa's released from prison. It made me nostalgic for the early seasons & I see I'm not the only one.  https://collider.com/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-christmas-episodes/ & https://collider.com/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-melissa-gorga/

So after going down the rabbit hole, I see this headline: Melissa Gorga Issues Warning to Bravo Over RHONJ Filming Delay as She Reacts to Network’s Timeline for Show’s Return. https://realityblurb.com/2024/12/25/melissa-gorga-issues-warning-to-bravo-over-rhonj-filming-delay-as-she-reacts-to-networks-timeline-for-shows-return-plus-cast-is-reportedly-panicking-over-lack-of-news/

OK Melissa, the sprinkle cookie business must really be taking off!!   😂😂😂 

 

  

 

[RealHousewife]

Jersey gave us some of the best Housewives shows ever. It would make me sad if they scrap it like they did with RHONY and VPR. I'm cool with it being truly on pause until they think they have the right cast and storylines for an entertaining season. 

[Chatty Cake]

I think Teresa and Melissa should make up to save the series. They do need to get rid of Margaret and the Fudas but I think they could revamp it with Tre, Dolores and Melissa.

[dosodog]

My opinion is:

Let Theresa and her family have their own show and keep RHONJ without her on it.

That would make the tree stumps happy and it would make me happy because I might actually enjoy Jersey for once!

[RealHousewife]

1 hour ago, Chatty Cake said:

I think Teresa and Melissa should make up to save the series. They do need to get rid of Margaret and the Fudas but I think they could revamp it with Tre, Dolores and Melissa.

I agree except I think Marge makes good TV. I never paid much attention to the Fudas and after finding out the husband's history, think they really gotta go. I know this isn't a cast of angels, but still. 

[ww92]

There's an antenna TV channel called Bravo Rewind or something like that. I put it on yesterday while I was taking down the Christmas tree and decor. I happened to turn it on when they were showing the end of (I think) season 4 and the Posche fashion show where Strippergate happened and then the reunion came on. It reminded me of what a nasty piece of $hit Teresa is.

They showed a video package of Jacqueline's son Nicholas, from when he was born until then (he was 3 at the time of the reunion). They played Nicholas telling Jacqueline "I love you". By the time the video was over, Jacqueline is bawling, everyone else is dabbing their eyes, and Caroline is telling Andy that Nicholas has regressed and is no longer verbal so Jacqueline hasn't heard him say "I love you" in a while. Teresa's response to that? "That used to be Audriana's boyfriend but now they broke up." WTF?

That's also when Lauren Manzo asked Teresa how to spell "napalm" and all Teresa could do was sit there like a deer in the headlights and her eyeballs went on a blinking frenzy.

[RealHousewife]

1 hour ago, ww92 said:

There's an antenna TV channel called Bravo Rewind or something like that. I put it on yesterday while I was taking down the Christmas tree and decor. I happened to turn it on when they were showing the end of (I think) season 4 and the Posche fashion show where Strippergate happened and then the reunion came on. It reminded me of what a nasty piece of $hit Teresa is.

They showed a video package of Jacqueline's son Nicholas, from when he was born until then (he was 3 at the time of the reunion). They played Nicholas telling Jacqueline "I love you". By the time the video was over, Jacqueline is bawling, everyone else is dabbing their eyes, and Caroline is telling Andy that Nicholas has regressed and is no longer verbal so Jacqueline hasn't heard him say "I love you" in a while. Teresa's response to that? "That used to be Audriana's boyfriend but now they broke up." WTF?

That's also when Lauren Manzo asked Teresa how to spell "napalm" and all Teresa could do was sit there like a deer in the headlights and her eyeballs went on a blinking frenzy.

My unpopular opinion is I prefer Melissa to Teresa. 

Teresa makes great TV. She can be funny. I think her dorters are beautiful, and little Milania cracked me up like no other kid. I pray Luis is a good guy after everything she went through the last several years.

That said, not saying Melissa is always in the right, but I don't recall her ever being vicious like Teresa can be. I don't care if she doesn't have the most riveting storylines, hasn't been to jail, etc. I do appreciate nice, normal housewives. It's why I like Garcelle even though her own life is drama-free. 

[ww92]

25 minutes ago, RealHousewife said:

My unpopular opinion is I prefer Melissa to Teresa. 

Teresa makes great TV. She can be funny. I think her dorters are beautiful, and little Milania cracked me up like no other kid. I pray Luis is a good guy after everything she went through the last several years.

That said, not saying Melissa is always in the right, but I don't recall her ever being vicious like Teresa can be. I don't care if she doesn't have the most riveting storylines, hasn't been to jail, etc. I do appreciate nice, normal housewives. It's why I like Garcelle even though her own life is drama-free. 

I agree that I'd pick Melissa to hang out with over Teresa any day. Melissa has never been downright nasty and I don't recall her kids ever saying anything negative to or about Teresa. Teresa on the other hand? The recap on the reunion showed the scene in the car where Gia and Milania were singing On Display and making fun of Melissa. Gee, where do we think they learned that? Not only did Teresa not correct them but her and Juicy thought it was hilarious.

I disagree about the dorters and I never thought Milania was funny. I was disgusted every time Milania plopped her read end into the deli case at the grocery store, called her father names, and when Gia tried to parent her sisters and the actual parents let her.

 

[Baltimore Betty]

https://realityblurb.com/2024/12/25/photos-rhonj-teresa-giudice-luis-show-off-extravagant-holiday-decor-at-mansion-see-their-christmas-trees-and-giant-nutcrackers-as-her-daughters-join-dad-joe-in-the-bahamas/

The first picture looks like Teresa is ready to breast feed, the photos of her Christmas trees look impersonal and department store like.

[Baltimore Betty]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DD5C8cNxYz8/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=4b8662fc-be07-4cef-b8b3-b21f72d0f347

Melania looks like a 40 year old woman.

The clothing choices always vex me, I'd never wear something that gave me underboob in front of my father or plastic stripper heels.

[ZettaK]

On 12/27/2024 at 9:42 AM, snarts said:

On Christmas day, Bravo aired S7, where Teresa's released from prison. It made me nostalgic for the early seasons & I see I'm not the only one.  https://collider.com/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-christmas-episodes/ & https://collider.com/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-melissa-gorga/

So after going down the rabbit hole, I see this headline: Melissa Gorga Issues Warning to Bravo Over RHONJ Filming Delay as She Reacts to Network’s Timeline for Show’s Return. https://realityblurb.com/2024/12/25/melissa-gorga-issues-warning-to-bravo-over-rhonj-filming-delay-as-she-reacts-to-networks-timeline-for-shows-return-plus-cast-is-reportedly-panicking-over-lack-of-news/

OK Melissa, the sprinkle cookie business must really be taking off!!   😂😂😂 

 

  

 

Melissa is desperate. She was on Watch What Happens Live a couple of weeks ago after Teresa was on (Andy Cohen was enamored with Teresa- she had all the proper answers), and she trashed Teresa. Teresa didn't do the same.

On 12/27/2024 at 8:56 PM, RealHousewife said:

My unpopular opinion is I prefer Melissa to Teresa. 

Teresa makes great TV. She can be funny. I think her dorters are beautiful, and little Milania cracked me up like no other kid. I pray Luis is a good guy after everything she went through the last several years.

That said, not saying Melissa is always in the right, but I don't recall her ever being vicious like Teresa can be. I don't care if she doesn't have the most riveting storylines, hasn't been to jail, etc. I do appreciate nice, normal housewives. It's why I like Garcelle even though her own life is drama-free. 

I'm not exactly a Teresa fan, but she can be unintentionally entertaining. I can't stand Melissa. The show was not the same after she and her husband joined. It was not totally ruined because of the rest of the cast. 

Edited December 30, 2024 by ZettaK

[Chatty Cake]

On 12/30/2024 at 10:36 AM, ZettaK said:

Melissa is desperate. She was on Watch What Happens Live a couple of weeks ago after Teresa was on (Andy Cohen was enamored with Teresa- she had all the proper answers), and she trashed Teresa. Teresa didn't do the same.

I'm not exactly a Teresa fan, but she can be unintentionally entertaining. I can't stand Melissa. The show was not the same after she and her husband joined. It was not totally ruined because of the rest of the cast. 

Melissa was extremely jealous of Teresa getting the show first. She was at the season 2 housewarming party trying like crazy to get noticed. She is said to be very fake. She uses cst members to team up and trash Tre like Kathy, Jackie and probably Fuda. She dumps them once they are no longer in the show.

I think the show would be better without the Gorgas but Joe Gorga loves the spotlight even more than his disgusting user wife.

[heatherchandler]

On 12/29/2024 at 9:57 AM, Baltimore Betty said:

https://realityblurb.com/2024/12/25/photos-rhonj-teresa-giudice-luis-show-off-extravagant-holiday-decor-at-mansion-see-their-christmas-trees-and-giant-nutcrackers-as-her-daughters-join-dad-joe-in-the-bahamas/

The first picture looks like Teresa is ready to breast feed, the photos of her Christmas trees look impersonal and department store like.

Someone in the comments says, “all I see in the first picture is Teresa’s boob, and I’m not talking about Louie!”