Teresa Giudice has firmly denied speculation that “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” has begun filming without her involvement, according to Page Six.
“Obviously they’re not, because if they were filming, it would actually be out there. So it’s just speculation and people putting stories out there,” Giudice told “Entertainment Tonight” on Tuesday.
The reality star, who has appeared in all 14 seasons of the Bravo series, emphasized that fans should be skeptical of unconfirmed reports.
“You really can’t believe anything you read unless Bravo is saying it,” she added, pointing out that no “actual pictures” of filming have surfaced.
When pressed for details about the upcoming season, Giudice simply suggested that curious fans should “DM [direct message] Andy Cohen” for information.
The denial comes in response to reports that first emerged on Sept. 4, when Us Weekly published claims that “potential new cast members” had filmed with veteran housewives Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, and Melissa Gorga in mid-August. According to that report, producers wanted to “see how the new girls work on camera with some veteran cast members.”
Despite not participating in any reported test filming, sources indicated that Giudice, along with Jackie Goldschneider and Jen Fessler, “are still in consideration to be part of the new season.” A Bravo representative confirmed to Page Six that “no official casting decisions [had] been made” at that time.
The show’s future has been uncertain following a contentious Season 14, which ended without the traditional reunion format due to cast tensions, Page Six said. In July 2024, Bravo executive Andy Cohen confirmed the series would undergo a reboot with “fresh faces.”
“We are doing casting on ‘Jersey,’” Cohen said during an appearance on “The View” in June. “It was really on a deep pause and we are actively there, casting and looking at the future of what that will be.” He added that the network considers “RHONJ” to be “a great franchise and we love it.”
Giudice’s fellow cast member Danielle Cabral recently hinted at a return date, describing it as “a fresh start” during an exclusive interview with Page Six at the VMAs. “They’re putting the pieces of the puzzle together,” Cabral said. “I can almost guarantee ‘Jersey’ fans will not be disappointed.”
Giudice has been a cornerstone of the franchise since its inception.
The network previously demonstrated her importance by pausing production when she served nearly a year in prison in 2015. In 2023, Page Six reported that the series was temporarily “on pause” amid Giudice’s ongoing feud with her sister-in-law and co-star Melissa Gorga.
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