The seemingly never-ending Judith-Gorga family feud reached a new boiling point in the Season 13 finale of The Real Housewives of New Jersey . Joe and Melissa Gorga have decided to skip Teresa Giudice's August 2022 wedding to Luis "Louis" Ruelas after a heated argument between the four. Despite more than a decade of family feud, "Bravo" viewers are still hooked, with nearly 1.2 million fans tuning in to watch the first part of the RHONJ reunion, the highest ratings of the season.
In April 2023, when the annual cast sit-down was taped, tensions remained high. "I can't wait to never have to see your face again after today," Teresa snapped at her sister-in-law in one video. When Melissa asked where she was going, she shot back, "You're leaving."
The following month, Entertainment Tonight reported that filming on RHONJ Season 14 had been "on hold" due to "casting conflicts" while production "needs to evaluate and resolve all issues." However, executive producer Andy Cohen later denied reports that the series was "on hold until 2024." "We always take a break between seasons, so I don't know why that happens," he explained to E! In late May, he admitted that he didn't yet know if the two could coexist for another round of filming. "We haven't sent out contracts yet. We're waiting for the season to be over. It's not over yet. We like to do some deep dive into the season and see where we land, see where the crowd is and then we can determine where we are. s position."
While Bravo has yet to announce RHONJ Season 14, here's everything we know so far, including how Teresa and Melissa's feud might affect the show's future.
RHONJ Season 14 Cast
On May 31, Andy admitted on Kelly Ripa's Let's Chat Off-Camera podcast that his team still needs to "figure out" whether one or both women can be on board. Mid-season 14 returning cast. "We're at a crossroads in Jersey , and there are multiple options because they're all so popular," the Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen host revealed. "I know their arguments are getting a little tired, but I think what's interesting is that they're both a little bit right. I think they both have good points, which is why it's not so clear-cut on which side to take."
Joining Teresa and Melissa in Season 13 are: Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin, and newcomer Danielle Cabb Lal and Rachel Fonda, with Jackie Goldschneider returning to play a "friend" character.
While the other women have been largely secretive about their futures on the show, both Teresa and Melissa have made it clear that they have no plans to quit RHONJ . Teresa noted on her "Namaste B$tches" podcast that she "started the show" and said "she's not leaving unless Bravo wants me to leave." Meanwhile, on Melissa During a May episode of Gorga 's podcast, Melissa similarly said she wouldn't "run away when the going gets tough." She added: "Our family has been through so many ups and downs on this show for so many years. I have never left before and have no intention of leaving now."
'The RHONJ' Season 14 Potential Premiere Date
Filming for the previous season began in late May and continued throughout the summer of 2022. (The season-ending "Theresa Got Married" wedding special was filmed on August 6, 2022.) The past three seasons have premiered in February, so it seems likely that Season 14 will be in early 2024. Of course, this schedule could change depending on when cameras officially begin rolling.
This article will be updated as more details on RHONJ Season 14 are announced.
