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| show name | The Real Housewives of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| format | Reality television |
| starring | CurrentCaroline ManzoTeresa GuidiceJacqueline LauritaMelissa Gorga''(season 3 - )''Kathy Wakile''(season 3 - ) '' RecurringKim Granatell''(season 2 - )''Kim DePaola''(season 2 - )'' Former HousewivesDina Manzo''(season 1 - mid 2)''Danielle Staub''(season 1 - 2 )'' |
| country | United States |
| language | English |
| num seasons | 3 |
| num episodes | 44 (to date, including Preview Special) |
| executive producer | Rebecca TothValerie HaseltonLucilla D'AgostinoNina DiazChristian BarcellosAndrew CohenShari Levine |
| status | renewed for season 4 |
| location | New Jersey, United States |
| runtime | Approx. 44 minutes(excluding commercials) |
| company | Sirens Media |
| channel | Bravo |
| first aired | May 12, 2009 |
| last aired | present |
| preceded by | ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' |
| followed by | ''The Real Housewives of D.C.'' |
| website | http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey }} |
''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' is a reality television program on the Bravo network which originally followed the lives of five women in and around several upscale communities in Northern New Jersey. It is the network's fourth installation of ''The Real Housewives of...'' series, following ''The Real Housewives of Orange County'', ''The Real Housewives of New York City'' and ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta''. At the time of its airing, part 1 of the series' second season reunion had the highest-rated episode ever out of the entire franchise.
On April 13, 2011 it was announced that the third season of the series will premiere on May 16, 2011, at 9pm on Bravo, for a 90 minute episode. Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile are the newest housewives that were added.
On June 7, 2011 Bravo renewed the series for a fourth season due to its record breaking ratings, and it has already begun filming.
The show premiered its second season on May 3, 2010. Dina Manzo left the show after the seventh episode of the second season. On August 31, 2010 Bravo officially renewed the series for a third season. On September 7, 2010, it was announced that Danielle Staub was not returning to the show.
Season 2 premiered in the UK October 17, 2010.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 3 premiered on Monday May 16, 2011, on Bravo.
On June 7, 2011 Bravo renewed the series for a fourth season due to its record breaking ratings.
''"If you're gonna mess with my family...you're messin' with me."'' (Season 1 - Season 2)
"Life is about change. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches." (Season 3 - present)
Caroline Manzo (née Laurita) (born August 23, 1961) has been married for over 25 years to Albert Manzo, co-owner of The Brownstone, an event and catering facility in Paterson, New Jersey. Albert Manzo's brother, Tommy Manzo, is the second husband of Caroline's sister and former cast mate, Dina Manzo, making the two both sisters and sisters-in-law. The couple have three children: Albert "Albie" Manzo, Jr. (born in 1986), Lauren Manzo (born in 1988), and Christopher Manzo (born in 1989). Caroline is the owner of two businesses: Opus Properties, a real estate firm, and a children's accessories line. In addition, she serves on the board of her sister Dina's charity foundation, Project Ladybug.
She, along with most of her cast mates, resides in the affluent town of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. She is known to her close friends in Franklin Lakes by the affectionate nickname "Mommy Salami". Her most memorable line of the first season became a pop culture meme: "Let me tell you something about my family, we are as thick as thieves and we will protect each other until the end." She is known to use many sayings such as "thick as thieves" and "you hang out with trash and you start to smell like garbage". Her family connections received criticism from Danielle for throwing a fundraiser in the Season 2 premiere for the Sheriff's Department.
The Season 2 finale climaxed when Manzo and fellow housewife, Danielle Staub, met with each thinking the other owed apologies. Manzo was meeting to try and convince Staub to drop charges against Manzo's niece. After the conversation got heated, Staub left, leaving Manzo to say she was done and will not speak of her [Staub] again.
''"People make fun of Jersey girls, but I think they're just jealous."'' (Season 1 - Season 2)
"I'm a Jersey girl. No one can knock me down." (Season 3 - present)
Teresa Giudice (née Gorga) (born May 18, 1972, in Paterson, New Jersey), who is fluent in Italian, is a child of a couple who immigrated from Italy. She earned a degree from Berkeley College in Fashion Marketing and Management, after which she worked in the fashion industry in New York as a buyer for Macys. She and her husband, Giuseppe ("Joe") Giudice - a childhood friend and entrepreneur - live in Towaco, New Jersey and have four daughters: Gia (born in 2001), Gabriella (born in 2004), Milania (born in 2006), and Audriana (born in 2009), with whom she was pregnant during the season one reunion show. cookbook (''Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy It: Live La Bella Vita and Look Great, Too!''). She is also a committee member for co-star Dina Manzo's charity, Project Ladybug. In Season 1, Giudice debated and then underwent breast augmentation surgery, which was featured on the show. In October 2009, the notoriously lavish spender and her husband filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, citing $11 million worth of debt. In June, 2010, lawyer John Sywilok, the Trustee appointed by the court to oversee the Chapter 7 action, filed a complaint in U.S. Bankruptcy Court that the couple should not be permitted to shelter assets that would normally be liquidated, with the proceeds distributed to their creditors. The document alleged the Giudices "made false oaths" with regard to their income, expenses, and assets, "concealed documents, records and papers" that would allow him to ascertain their true financial condition, and sought to hide their interests in several businesses, including a clothing company, pizza parlor, and laundromat (which have been featured on the show) and their earnings from such sources as Teresa's appearances and published cookbook. Consequently, Sywilok's adversary proceeding advises that Teresa and Giuseppe's bankruptcy protection case should not be formally discharged. In July, it was reported that the contents of Giudice's mansion would be auctioned on August 22, 2010. The Giudices' attorney, Jim Kridel, "said he hoped an auction wouldn't take place", and asserted "the couple had not misled the court about their assets at the time of their bankruptcy filing." Although Teresa's rep has stated Teresa denies the auction will occur, Kridel "said that the auction is currently slated for August 22, but adds that he is appealing the decision." Joe was arrested again, on 3/27/11, for using a false identity to obtain a New Jersey drivers license. He could get 10 years in prison.
''"Everyone likes to have nice things, but I'm not one to brag about it."'' (Season 1 - Season 2)
"I can hold my own; I am my own person." (Season 3 - present)
Jacqueline Laurita (née Grippe, born April 26, 1970) is a stay-at-home mother and is married to Chris Laurita, brother of Caroline and Dina Manzo. Together, Jacqueline and Chris have two sons: Christopher J. Laurita, Jr. (born in 2002) and Nicholas Laurita (born in 2009). Jacqueline also has a daughter, Ashley Holmes (born December 1, 1990), from a previous marriage. After several miscarriages and pregnancy scares, which she openly and emotionally discussed on the show, Laurita gave birth to Nicholas shortly after the Season 1 Reunion show.
Her father, Jerome "Jerry" Grippe, was an Army colonel, and Jacqueline moved with her family to locations such as South Korea, Germany and Virginia, where she graduated from Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia in 1988. Jacqueline spent most of her adult life in Las Vegas, where her parents reside.
Most of the drama of Jacqueline's character revolves around being stuck in the middle of the conflicts between her sisters-in-law, Caroline and Dina Manzo, and former friend, Danielle Staub. Laurita was friendly with Staub during filming of the first season, but after a highly publicized falling out following the airing, she no longer remains in contact with Staub.
During Season 2, the majority of drama around Jacqueline involved her highly volatile teenage daughter, Ashley. The drama led up to one of the most infamous moments in the show's history; Ashley pulled housewife Danielle Staub's hair, causing Staub to slap Jacqueline's daughter with a lawsuit.
"I live a life that most girls only dream of." (Season 3 - present)
Melissa Gorga (née Marco) joins ''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' for Season 3, but is already part of the family as her husband Joe is Teresa's brother. Melissa is a sassy Italian who is known for her personality. After graduating from New Jersey City University with a B.A. degree in education and psychology, she is now a stay at home mom whose life is all about her family. Melissa and Joe have been married for almost seven years and met while both were away on spring break in Cancun and then again at the Jersey Shore. They live in an ornate mansion that her husband, a real estate developer, built and Melissa decorated, with sister-in-law Teresa's help, according to Dina Manzo on ''Watch What Happens Live''. Melissa and Joe have three children, Antonia (5), Gino (3), and Joey (1). Her sisters Lysa Simpson and Kim Pirrella frequently appear on the show. Her main storyline for Season 3 is her relationship with her sister-in-law Teresa and her aspiring music career. Her first single, "On Display", was released worldwide on August 13th, 2011.
"People say that I’m sweet, but I’m tough, so don’t cross me." (Season 3 - present)
Katherina "Kathy" Wakile (born October 4) is one of the new faces on Season 3 of ''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'', but is no stranger to the cast as she is a first cousin of fellow Housewife, Teresa Giudice. Kathy resides in Wayne, New Jersey with her husband of more than 19 years, Rich, and their two children, Victoria (17) and Joseph (15). Kathy works hard to keep her family's world in order and carefully monitors her children's social lives. She also loves to party and have a good time. Whether Kathy is hosting a theme night with her girlfriends or celebrating Victoria's Sweet 16 birthday party with belly dancers, Kathy and her family definitely live life to the fullest. Her main storyline for Season 3 is her relationship with Teresa and her aspiring catering/restaurant careers.
''"If you think I'm a bitch then bring it on."'' (Season 1 - mid-Season 2)
Claudine "Dina" Manzo (née Laurita) (born March 7, 1972) is a mother, interior decorator, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Project Ladybug. She and her family live in the affluent town of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. She has been married to Tommy Manzo, co-owner of the event and catering facility The Brownstone, since 2005. Manzo is her second husband. Tommy's brother and business partner, Albert Manzo, is the husband of Dina's older sister and cast mate, Caroline, making the two also sisters-in-law. Their wedding was featured on the VH1 television show ''My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding.'' Dina has a daughter, Alexia ("Lexi", born on January 25, 1996) from her previous marriage to George Hadjiapostoli (co-owner of Nisha nail salon in Wayne, New Jersey). Season 1 focuses on the struggles Dina, like many other mothers, faces as Alexia grows up. Dina's foundation, Project Ladybug, is dedicated to supporting St.Joseph's Hospital Paterson and helping children with cancer. An event for the charity was featured in Season 1. Manzo's husband, Tommy, asked to not participate in the show; her daughter, Lexi, was featured in season 1, but does not appear on Dina's graphic on the opening theme in season 2.
Dina was constantly in conflict with troublesome cast mate, Danielle Staub, throughout Season 1. After filming, the two experienced an even larger falling out than any previously featured on the show. The issue was mentioned on the reunion show by a sobbing Caroline, but at Dina's behest, no details were given. It is revealed in the Season 2 reunion, that Danielle supposedly attempted to get Lexi taken away from Dina.
In 2010, Dina produced the return of the Off-Broadway comedy, ''My Big Gay Italian Wedding'', at the St. Luke's Theatre in New York City.
Dina left the show in the middle of the second season, purportedly to avoid further conflict with Staub. Bravo announced that they would not replace Dina that season and casted for a fifth housewife to co-star in season 3. However, Dina reappeared in Season 2 for the christening of her goddaughter, Teresa Giudice's newborn daughter, Audriana. She did not, however, appear on the second season's reunion show, although it was stated that Dina left the show due to Danielle's alleged attempt to get Dina's child Lexi taken away from her, which is what enraged Caroline at the season 1 reunion show. Staub has denied these claims.
Dina will be hosting her own show, ''Dina's Party'', on HGTV early this fall. The show will follow her event planning company, known for its outlandish celebrations and parties. It premieres August 15th, 2011.
''"You're either gonna love me or hate me, there is no in between with me."'' (Season 1 - Season 2)
Danielle Staub (née Beverly Merrill) (born July 29, 1962) is divorced and a mother of two daughters, Christine Staub (born in 1994) and Jillian Staub (born in 1998). She portrays herself as a caring mother with good intentions. She is athletic and enjoys exercising with her daughters.
Danielle is the only cast member who entered filming as a relative stranger to the other cast members. (Caroline, Dina, and Jacqueline are related by blood and marriage, and Teresa is a long-time Manzo family friend.) Shortly before filming, Staub moved to 8 Shadow Ridge Run in Wayne, New Jersey] and (according to fellow cast mates) was immediately received with suspicion. Gossip swirled that she was a "husband stealer" and gold-digger, and had been engaged nineteen times. She was also known to be under financial stress after divorcing her wealthy second husband, Thomas N. ("Tom") Staub (CFO of Aerobics, Inc.), who failed to follow through with alimony and child support payments.
Her colorful past was the main focus of Season one, eliciting distrust and anger from cast mates especially at the explosive season 1 finale, most of all protective Caroline Manzo. Staub was the most provocative character on the show, causing much conflict among her cast mates as she attempted to become part of the Manzo-Laurita-Giudice circle. She proclaimed herself to be Jacqueline's best friend while trying to turn Jacqueline against her sisters-in-law, Caroline and Dina Manzo. Season two saw an escalation of the tension between Danielle and the other Housewives and their families, notably her pressing charges against Jacqueline's daughter Ashley for assault- hair pull and harassment- hurtful messages on Facebook; Ashley had pulled out Danielle's hair extensions at the end of an altercation where Ashley thought Danielle had hit Jacqueline.
Throughout the first two seasons Staub continually tried to integrate into the Manzo social circle, to no avail. She then became a constant thorn in Dina, Teresa, and Jacqueline's sides while Caroline persisted to remain out of it. However, following Dina's departure from the show, Jacqueline's daughter's lawsuit, and her claims that Teresa's finances were in dire trouble, Caroline faced off with Staub. The matriarch proved to be more than a match for Staub and managed to silence her when Caroline asked what it is the other housewives ever did to wrong her. With Danielle unable to answer the question, their argument ends with her walking off and decreeing their feud is finally over.
After weeks of speculation, it was confirmed by Bravo that Staub, would not be returning to the show for season 3. No exact reason for the departure was announced.
Staub then hosted a show called ''Social'' on WealthTV, where she socialized with rich and famous celebrities, and then appeared as a contestant on VH1's Famous Food. Neither show has done well in the ratings.
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The second season's reunion part one gathered 3.9 million viewers, making it the highest-rated episode of the season at the time of its airing and the second highest rated episode of the franchise after the January 30th 2011 episode of ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta''.
The third season opener had the highest rated season premiere ever for the network, and the highest rated season premiere within the franchise.
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