Viewers are gearing up for a tumultuous The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 14, but there may be some unexpected changes to the cast lineup. The Garden State franchise has been untouchable for years, with Bravo not replacing their main roster. However, after an intense recent installment, some housewives may want a fresh start.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 13 showed the same old storyline, as Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, and Joe Gorga all continued their wild family feud. Once again, the two siblings were battling it out for the top spot, but both came out as losers. Teresa still couldn't get over the fact that Melissa may be a true wife to her little brother. The Gorgas had to decide to cut ties with the OG, or forever continue the dysfunctional The Real Housewives merry-go-round ride,
Andy Cohen Is Teasing A RHONJ Cast Shakeup
The king of Bravo, Andy Cohen, recently hinted via Teresa or Melissa leaving the franchise. The comment could be a clue that Bravo may be thinking of casting a new and younger group of Jersey women. That's what producers did with The Real Housewives of New York City reboot.
RHONJ Feuds Are Out Of Control
Everyone's feuded on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. This time around, it was Margaret against Teresa, Danielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda, and two newest , Danielle and Rachel, were actually a breath of fresh air. Although they bickered, they got over it. They even joked that they were in high school when Melissa and Teresa first started their fight.
Could RHONJ Cast Changes Kill The Franchise?
Bravo didn't dare touch the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey for five seasons because it was so perfect. A possible cast shakeup could hurt the franchise, as it would take at least a year to recast. The fact that the network downgraded Jackie Goldschneider was a bit much for some. This time-lapse could result in lower ratings. These particular women have been hashing it out, so a new group might not bring the same flair. However, this may be a risk that Bravo higher-ups decide to take.
Source: Us Weekly