REPORT: Teresa Giudice is Left Out of RHONJ Season 15 Test Footage as Bravo is Likely to “Move On Without Her”
Teresa Giudice may not be a part of The Real Housewives of New Jersey when the series returns for its 15th season.
While Bravo has remained mum in regard to which cast members will be asked back, a new report claims Teresa, 53, who has long been known as the unofficial star of the show, has not filmed any test footage for the new season, despite recent rumors suggesting she has.
“There are lots of rumors trying to be put out that Teresa filmed test footage for RHONJ, but the truth is she didn’t,” an insider told OK! Magazine on August 29. “Her fans can say whatever they want, but Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania filmed with new women.”
After noting that the filming of test footage “recently wrapped,” saying “it went well,” the source went on to allege that Teresa “did not film at all.”
“It’s really looking probable Bravo is moving on without her, and the show’s future does not include her,” they stated.
While Teresa certainly has “diehard followers” and her “fans” will surely “end up saying this isn’t true” and that the show couldn’t possibly “go on without her,” the insider insisted that those fans will be “very disappointed” with how season 15 shakes out.
As RHONJ fans may have seen, a source previously told the outlet that producers had decided to base the show’s 15th season around Margaret, 58.
“Bravo has decided to pursue building the show around Margaret as the main character for the time being,” they shared. “Dolores and Melissa are both close with Margaret, so that part is aligned. And, Marge isn’t scared to be dramatic, but she’s also funny and quick-witted. Additionally, she’s always been open with her life and doesn’t hide things. She truly embodies everything a ‘Real Housewife’ has always meant to be.”
In addition to Margaret being “front and center,” with Melissa, 46, and Dolores, 54, at her side, the insider went on to reveal that production would also be bringing “new blood” to the series for added “fun and drama.”
“It’s definitely going to be a funny, fresh and entertaining season of RHONJ when the dust settles,” they vowed. “Those who were fearful RHONJ would not return can definitely rest easy, as it is absolutely coming back.”
WILL’S SHOCKING REVELATION SHAKES HIM TO HIS CORE, AND THOMAS IS LEFT REELING FROM TAYLOR’S DEVASTATING UPDATE!
As Will reels over Luna being alive in the top floor apartment, Electra’s across town in the design office at Forrester telling Ivy that things between her and Will are better than she ever could have dreamed! Naturally, Electra tells her aunt that it was particularly special because Will hasn’t been with anyone else since they met.
In the apartment, Luna tells Will that thoughts of him kept her fighting for her life. He regards her like she has six heads. As Electra gushes about their “first time” over at Forrester, declaring her life “perfect”, Will stammers at Luna, “How are you not dead?” Luna creepily leers about what’s in store for them now… every laugh, every smile, every touch… Will makes an "ick" face.
As Electra and Ivy mistakenly conclude that Luna will “never be a problem” for Will’s girlfriend ever again, across town, Luna coos over Will’s detective skills and tells him he looks hot. Will vows to go to the cops… she shot his brother! Luna teasingly asks if she wants to see her scar. Will mutters about her having nine lives and lets her know they were glad to be rid of her. Luna runs down her horrible life and insists Li sees good in her. She’s ready to start her next, best chapter. Will cringes as she talks about proving she's a good person.
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Will Daphne's Guess Prove Correct?
In the wardrobe room, Carter tells Daphne that Ridge is busy figuring out his complicated love life. She’s confused given he’s engaged to Taylor. Carter hedges that there’s another woman he will always love. Daphne nods, “Brooke.” Daphne guesses, correctly, that Ridge will end his engagement and get back with the blonde. At that very moment, Brooke accepts Ridge’s marriage proposal in the main office. Spotting a ring from the jewelry line, Ridge pops it on the blonde’s finger to make it official. “You’re my forever.”
Ridge tells Brooke he hated hurting Taylor, but the accident changed everything. He wants to come home and fulfill their destiny. They express their love, kiss, canoodle, and go over the accident in Italy for the cazillionth time.
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How Will Thomas Take the News?
In her guesthouse at the Forrester Estate, Taylor moons over her breakup until Thomas arrives and asks where his father is and if they set a wedding date. Taylor starts crying, then pulls herself together to break the news that she and his father are no longer engaged.
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Thomas asks who ended it. “Or do I even need to ask?” Taylor hedges and Thomas jumps up, “I knew it!” Brooke got to him, that’s why Ridge ended things. Taylor’s son rants about Brooke worming her way back in, even as his mother warns she can’t be blamed for this. Ridge made this choice on his own. Taylor vows she’ll get through this (as she has so many times before). Thomas and Taylor embrace.
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Fastest Flip-Flop Ever?
Back at Forrester, Brooke declares that she always knew this day would come (who didn't?). Carter enters the office and Ridge tells him they could use his help. The Forrester, who just slept with Taylor last night, announces he wants to marry Brooke, “Today. Right now. In this office. What do you say?” he asks. Brooke gasps and giggles.
Across the hall, Electra tells Ivy she's glad she let Will sleep alone the night of the party… he’d hardly have remembered it anyway. Over at Luna’s place, she hides the mask behind her back as Will grabs his phone to call the cops. He demands Luna show him what she's hiding. She slowly reveals the mask. Will asks what games she’s playing with him. Why does she have Electra’s mask? Luna holds it over her face, and Will flashes back to the night of the rape. Putting two and two together, Will backs up and begins to yell out, “No, no! Oh my God, no!” over and over as Luna smiles triumphantly.
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