Andy Cohen Reveals Major RHONJ Shake-Up Post-Pause; Teresa Giudice’s Return Uncertain

Andy Cohen Shares RHONJ Reboot Update and Teases New Rhode Island Spinoff

Andy Cohen, executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise, provided an update on Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) during a June 2025 appearance on The View. After announcing a potential reboot in summer 2024, Cohen confirmed casting is underway, though the show remains in a "deep pause" as Bravo explores its future.

“We are actively casting and looking at what the future of [RHONJ] will be,” Cohen stated, leaving fans guessing whether the series will undergo a full reboot (like Real Housewives of New York) or retain some cast members. Key stars Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga’s returns remain uncertain, along with Jennifer Aydin, Dolores Catania, and others from Season 14.

Andy Cohen discusses RHONJ’s future on The View**

Last July, Cohen hinted at “something different” for RHONJ after its Season 14 reunion. Filming delays pushed the next season to 2025, sparking speculation about cast shakeups. Earlier this year, Cohen debunked rumors that only Melissa and Dolores would return, urging fans to trust only official Bravo announcements.

Melissa Gorga, meanwhile, criticized the show’s toxic dynamics on her podcast, On Display, calling it a “constant hunger game” of plotting. “Do you guys ever sleep?” she quipped, hinting at behind-the-scenes drama.

Season 14 cast members (L-R): Rachel Fuda, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral

Cohen also teased Bravo’s upcoming Real Housewives of Rhode Island, describing the cast as “very Italian” with “deep family ties” and coastal flair. “They all know each other—it’s going to surprise people,” he told Page Six, comparing its vibe to RHONJ but with a New England twist.

Cohen celebrated his birthday ahead of the interview, joking about his "evil twin" Anderson Cooper

While RHONJ’s fate lingers, Bravo’s focus on fresh dynamics suggests major changes ahead. Fans await confirmation on which Jersey wives will return—and how Rhode Island’s debut will shake up the franchise.

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