February 28th, Four Days Before the Plea Deal
Of course we begin with a scene with Teresa, mother of the year, cooking with her adorable kids while wearing an apron that says please don’t send the mother of these adorable children off to college! Well, minus the apron part. Even Audrina is in on the act this time and she is like the invisible sister. Poor think is tasked with chopping onions and her eyes are all teary. Gia on the other hand looks to be on the verge of real tears and or a nervous breakdown sitting quietly at the kitchen table. Milania takes a bite of onion and acts like she is eating a jalapeno. She’s a drama queen that one.
March 4, 2014 (and before and after according to me)
The plea deal happens. Joe watches what appears to be a new show with some random actress voicing over the program. Or the news people in New Jersey report hard news in the same voice as “news” about what Kim Kardashian had for breakfast. Amber learns about it on her cell phone via ROL. I’m telling you they are some strange bedfellows, Bravo and ROL. TamaraTattles.com will be shown on an upcoming episode of Couples Therapy and I know a bit about how production and the websites work together or against each other. Amber cries while talking to Teresa. Teresa takes the call on speaker in front of Gia, age 13, who immediately laughs at Amber and her crying. I am waiting for her to say this is almost as bad as that time I had cancer. Gia is laughing at her. Teresa says in her talking head maybe Amber was on her period OR THINKING BACK TO HER CANCER. You can’t make this shit up.
Okay, the onions are still on the counter so we are supposed to believe that this is February 28th, but he articles are about the plea deal that happened on March 4th! Stupid editing from a production team that wants us to buy into upcoming scenes with Jac and Kathy wearing winter coats in June. Teresa is filming a scene after the fact denying that anything about a plea deal is true. This is amazing. I’ll be her all night pointing out the idiocy of this episode! Amber is sobbing still saying she thought everything was resolved and they were in the clear? Why the hell would she think that if Teresa has said in every scene that things continue to drag on. Dammit. I should have known better than to expect any actual REAL FOOTAGE on a fucking REALITY SHOW. Amber continues to pry. Teresa basically tells her to shut up. Amber says in her talking head, she is not one to pry. Then the fake entry of Jim with his wife in hysterics and Jim says “what’s wrong?” like it is the 47th take and he is bored with it. THERE IT IS! THE CANCER CARD IN AMBER’S TALKING HEAD. She says Teresa is not going to die at the end of this so my situation was worse. Dear mother of God this woman is self-absorbed.
Gia explains to Teresa that she is not stupid and she knows what is going on. Teresa says “Things happen in life and mommy and daddy have to deal with it the best we know how.” Gia cries and Tre hugs her. Gia looks like she has been crying all day. Teresa says in her talking head. “I don’t know why this had to happen.”
Melissa and Dina go to work out, which is weird because they don’t get along very well. Oh. I see now. It’s a scene to plan the Florida trip. Somewhere close, Melissa says, where they can all go, even the ones whose passports the feds are holding.
Next we have a scene where Jim is cooking for his Domme. They whine about Bobby.
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Teresa and Melissa go to Dina’s to help her shovel her sidewalk. Who is writing this storyline? Seriously? Next we go to the twins and Bobby shoving shit, I mean snow. Bobby shares Amber’s psychotic texts to Bobby. Amber is used to fighting Jim’s battles she has been doing it since the whistleblower case he was involved in. Nicole says that Amber doesn’t have a penis and that Jim should be handling this. Clearly, she didn’t get the memo. I’m sure Dina will fill her in.
Speaking of Dina. She just said that she had a child who died when she was seven in a previous life and that is why she is so into children’s charities in this life. She also said the dead kid from the previous life is her mother in this life. Where the holy hell does Bravo find these people? Seriously. They are at a small Ladybug Project function and Nicole says in her talking head this is not the place for her to bring up Amber’s inappropriate texts to Bobby. Which means she will and it will be glorious. The purpose of the function is to plan a charity event together. After Amber reminds us all that she had cancer, Teresa points out that one of her friends has breast cancer and is getting a vasectomy on April 1st. You know, April 1st our national holiday in honor of Teresa Giudice. Amber mentions her cancer again.
During the Ladybug Project, Amber pulls Teresa off to discuss the Rino rumor. Amber says she will never bring it up. You know, while she is bringing it up within earshot of the twins.
March 4, 2014 (according to production)
Joe is out feeding the chickens and Teresa is sitting in the middle of the floor reading scriptures and praying for protection. Next we see Joe and Teresa entering the courthouse to take a plea deal. Cameras are everywhere. All the local stations, Bravo, tons of coverage. Cut to E! News coverage. All in the NBCu family.
Rino seems to be the sane one in his marriage. They keep trying to put out there that Teresa is going to get probation.
Joe Gorga’s talking head is the first sincere one so far. Possibly Melissa’s too. Kathy and Rosie and Dina all swear they have no idea how the law works. Teresa Giudice has said the same thing many times. So New Jersey Italians don’t know that lying under oath to the feds is a felony and kind of a big deal? Really?
The prosecutor made a media statement that Teresa and Joe both pled guilty to charges of mortgage fraud and bankruptcy fraud that took place over the better part of a decade. Joe’s attorney made no comment.Teresa’s attorney then read this statement.
“Today, I took responsibility for a series of mistakes I made several years ago. I have said throughout that I respect the legal process and thus I intend to address the Court directly at sentencing. I will describe the choices I made, continue to take responsibility for my decisions, and express my remorse to Judge Salas and the public. I am heartbroken that this is affecting my family—especially my four young daughters, who mean more to me than anything in the world. Beyond this, I do not intend to speak specifically about the case outside of court, at the recommendation of my attorney and out of deference to the Government and our legal system.”
NEXT WEEK: The fake Jacqueline scenes begin? The previews were for the rest of the season trying to keep up tuning in. On the Florida trip Jim tells TeRESSA that Gino fucked her mother in a room full of people. I’m sure someone beat his ass. I wonder where that legal document is.
For the latest sentencing date, read here.
For my first post on the plea deal on March 4, 2014 read here.
Read about the terms of Teresa’s plea deal here.
Read About the Terms of Joe’s plea deal here.
For a straightforward report on their bankruptcy situation read here. It’s not what the big sites are reporting.
Don’t they have to speak on speaker phones to castmates while filming? Anyways I’m actually insulted that bravo expects us to believe this fake Jacqueline crap. Did Teresa film that text message from Jacqueline scene recently. The twins also insist they’ve never even met Jacqueline so its hilarious that bravo is trying to make it seem like she was actually apart of the cast.
Yes, anytime Tre mentions Jac or Jac is mentioned or show, that was all shot well after filming end in JUNE.
On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Thank God I don’t watch this shit and just read TT’s blogs. Much more entertaining and I don’t get sick to my stomach from all the idiocy. Thanks TT for taking the hit for me 🙂
Your website is gonna be on Couples Therapy?! Awesome! Be sure to let us know ahead of time so we tune in!
Yes, kudos to your Couples Therapy gig, TT! Girl, you be gettin’ famous!
It’s next Wed on the premiere…. It’s just a headline about Juan Pablo being a douchebag. 🙂
On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 9:48 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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To me, it’s still a big deal. How many people get to say their blog was on a TV show?!
Thanks Ginger. I was on Wendy Williams too! And cited as the source for the Chateau Sheree stuff. 🙂 I’ve been contacted by a few shows but some are easier to work with than others…
On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 11:53 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Hellz yeah! Never watched The Bachelor, but heard Juan Pablo was a real tool! Nice job!
Can’t wait. I love Couples Therapy.
Wow, so I don’t have to wonder anymore about how Dina and Teresa have remained such good friends! I believe Jacqueline is coming back-they all need the money and I definitely think Dina can be bought.
I also watch Jim and Amber and not only do I wonder how Amber can put up with Jim, I wonder how Jim can put up with Amber!
Jim and Amber, at least they don’t each ruin another couple…
Who said anything about Dina filming with Jac?
On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 10:01 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I was under the impression that Jac’s scenes are with Kathy. Correct? Or is she just doing her own talking heads?
Omg. This show needs to go into Joe’s garbage truck. Serioiusly.
Amber, crying? Really? Then having the nerve to suggest that mortgage fraud and cancer are similar? She really needs to stfu, and stop comparing apples and armadillos. Or, in her case, is it armadildos?
From a production standpoint, I thought the onions were a fitting prop. Years ago, they used onions to make actors cry, didn’t they? Maybe they read somewhere that viewers were tired of the fake crying, and behold! Onions.
Besides, this show really stinks. The onions fit. Maybe in future shows, this is what the NJ housewives will hold?
Onions would be perfect for this group. They could even fancy it up a bit and each hold a bunch of green onions 😉
I am not big on reality shows… but I am hooked now!!!! Thanks for the recap!
Oh, my advice: just get hooked on TT’s blog, skip watching the shows.
I can’t even believe that I am now forced to take sides with Tre but when that scene came on with Amber and her fake crying, I screamed through the tv for Tre to slam the phone down on her. What a fake!
Seriously your friend is in deep, deep, shit and you call her in her time of crisis for her to comfort YOU? Self-centered MORON!
Can you get any more narcissistic than Amber? Yes, Frankie, but wow, she poured those tears out for the camera. It sucked that Gia is going through this. She seems very sweet and has to be terrified. Not cool when Tre threatened one daughter with boarding school. No! I was on twitter tonight and there was a giant shitstorm that started with barbs between Dina and Jim. Wow, little Jim got very angry. He seems seriously unstable. Everyone near jersey and beyond was wiping the floor with him. He also threw some pretty ominous threats to Dina. I’m glad you stay up late. I love your late night posts. Do you some days just want to hit your own reset button or are you enjoying how successful your blog is and that we would all fight for your honor? Seems like a huge amount of pressure and work and Banjo can’t type or do your research. I’m rambling. Be back tomorrow.
KB: YES. Forced to side with Tre. I kind of hate myself now.
I was thinking the same thing ! (LOL) ! I was like why is this bitch crying ? It was just too much. If she had to call Teresa if I was her I would have just called to see how she was doing and her family with all news going around ? Then ended the conversation with girl I’m praying for you and yours.
Kind of ironic how you didn’t know Gina (RHoM) had cancer but Amber manages to mention it in every episode! This season has been lackluster to me. I’m kind of bored. I feel I owe it to Gia to watch the show so hopefully she gets her college fund bumped up and gets the fuck out of there.
LoL! I agree!
Also, bail money for my “favoritist soon to be psychopath”…Milania!
I didn’t think this about Melissa previously but god, she is sooo annoying this season! she just oozes manipulative calculation. Teresa G…I’m out of words for her. if she doesn’t have to go behind bars, I’m going to be so pissed. DIna showed her whackadoodle side tonight, Jim’s wife with her mascara stained drama face, I can’t EVEN about the TereSsa Teresa Court outfit OMG…THANK GOD FOR ROSIE!
Word! Rosie: RUN!!! You’re too good for those trashy bitches!
And Dina’s dead cancer daughter/mother? Yeah …
That stupid court outfit dialogue, Amber’s pathetic, contrived phone call to Teresa, and that awkward conversation they all had after Teresa and Amber returned from talking with their hands…the only thing missing was Fonzie, the waterskiis and the shark.
Bring on a shiver of sharks!
Sick of Reality, thanks for teaching me “a shiver of sharks.” Never heard of a school of sharks also referred to as a shiver of sharks :). See, this site is entertaining and educational. TT, you have the best of both worlds!!
Could you even believe Terressa asked Rino what Tre had on???? What the— some friends, jeez.
For the past 6 months I have to read your blogs before I can watch any of my Bravo shows…I love our little love affair..
me too!
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 12:17 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Amber wasn’t with Jim during the Whistle Blower case, that wife was arrested for Title Fraud an tried to falsely have their kids diagnosed with ADHD. According to court papers, the whistle blower case, “Ruined his marriage and life”
wrong, Amber spent all day and night on a message board defending Jim while the whistleblower case was going on. The ex was on there too. It’s quite a fun read. But thanks for stopping by with false correction. Carry on now.
Actually it is you that is wrong, but you clearly don’t like to be corrected when wrong.
The whistle blower case started in 2002, it did not get settled until 2007 because the government thought Jim was involved. Jim was still with his first wife.
You said;
” Amber is used to fighting Jim’s battles she has been doing it since the whistleblower case he was involved in.”
Keywords: Since the whistleblower case he [Jim] was involved in.”
Making it to seem to readers Amber was apart of Jim’s life in 2002.
Jim was with his first wife when the case began in 2002. The NYT article quotes Jim saying, “this case broke up my marriage” along with other things when describing how it affected his wife. And yes, Jim’s ex wife did try to have the on their kids diagnosed with ADHD.
Only and idiot of the caliber of Amber or Jim would read that sentence and assume it meant Jim was married to Amber when he was marketing cancer drugs illegally. Amber has been defending Jim since the moment they got together which was during the whistleblower case. Before you right in here and announcing your ignorance, you might want to get caught up with the rest of the class you ignorant desperate cuntsatchel.
You can begin your education here.
http://s17948.p858.sites.pressdns.com/2014/07/15/amber-marcheses-husband-has-a-shady-past/
Hey, TT! I’m from NJ and I am certainly not laughing at you. You are one of the most truthful, talented blog-journalists covering HWs that exist. Your talent is amazing and I hope this blog leads to many good, high-paying projects because you damn well deserve it.
Most of Colts Neck, Monmouth County (where I live and know all about these new castmembers) are laughing at them and cringing about how their town is getting a bad rap.
Carry on, TT.
Thanks Dlister! My Jersey sources are laughing their asses off too. Jim seems very concerned with what people think about him. Reminds me of another house husband who was always online ranting about people “hating on his brand.” It seems like I heard something about that other guy recently…. 🙂
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 9:57 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Hee hee hee. Jim is a cuntsatchel, Jim is a cuntsatchel. A desperate and ignorant one at that. BURN! (It is pitiful, the amount of time he spends trying to make sure everyone knows that he’s gonna sue for hurting his wittle feewings.) He seems very unhinged IMO. Allegedly, allegedly, and allegedly. One more allegedly as he’s never met a frivolous lawsuit he didn’t like (allegedly).
@NJ: just saying–you sound like a real asshole.
It’s Jim. He was blathering on for quite some time before he got knocked into the spam folder where I assume he is still talking.
He seems very angry with me. He would like you to know I have no Bravo sources in NJ and that my spelling and typos are horrendous and people in New Jersey are laughing at me. He was apparently up all night frothing at the mouth after Andy called him out on WWHL last night and read Dina’s tweet insults on live TV. And he lost the poll by a landslide.
Gosh, I hope people in New Jersey aren’t laughing at him. That seems like something he finds problematic. Who knew anyone held New Jersey folks opinions in such high esteem? I hope is not late to his job working for Paul Fishman…
ROFLMAO.
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 6:18 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I thought that sounded like Jim. In the words of Bugs Bunny, “What a maroon.”
I thought it was Amber. Should have known the real bitchy queen would have been behind the posts and not his wife. She is too busy informing the Macdonalds worker that her cheeseburger was worse than ‘the cancer’.
Does anybody smell F-ing Lawyer Word Slicing?
Sounds like Jim(allegedly)! What a loser and a half…He must spend ALL of his time on the toilet while at work, twittering away while he takes his prison shits! And we all know why…Well, Dina told us why
Amber? Welcome to the blog girl!
One more thing Tamara, how does it feel to know that you have such power over Jim. You really have the guy glued to every word you say. If he didn’t seem so unhinged (IMO) you might actually be able to have an adult conversation with the guy, he’s so into you. But, alas he is one of those extremely unfun people that just go around saying, I’m gonna sue you, I’m gonna sue you.” I picture his attorney(s) laughing behind this guy’s back. As usual, allegedly.
Oh no actual attorney would take any of his cases. He represents himself in all the hurt feelings suits.
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 11:23 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I should have figured that.
Aside from Teresa and Joe’s pending sentencing and the morosity that’s generating, something else seems off with the group dynamics. As previously noted, the show really does present as a hodgepodge of disjointed scenes … but there’s also no pop or sizzle nor real sense of heartfelt caring among many of the cast members — despite ever-present protestations otherwise. Carolyn’s absence is sorely felt; cast members are not allowed to ‘fake it’ or simply just glide around subject matter when around her. She seems to have the ability to elicit genuine feelings and reactions from people without effort … and the camera was able to successfully cull from that. Alas.
It feels like every other scene has been “created” and spliced in after the fact, with poor acting to boot! Can’t wait to see the Jax “performance” in winter clothes!
Jax’s face looks terrible… she doesn’t even look recognizable to the first seasons she was on… Is it like she has no cheekbones anymore or her eyes are more squinty from fillers or she doesn’t have lash extensions anymore? She was pretty before…
I haven’t read the entire string of comments so apologies if I’m repeating what has already been said but that scene with Melissa and Joe in the bedroom watching the tv news report was already shown on the first episode. There was another repeated scene but I can’t recall it right now. I started tuning out right about the time Amber was bawling on the phone with Teresa.
Yeah the first episode of the season began with a flash forward to “February 28th” and then they showed all the prior footage and now we are caught up to were we started, if that makes sense.
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 12:33 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Yes Tulsa, I’ve been trying to figure out where I’ve seen the whole beginning before. I think it was in the very beginning f this season. I think even TT may have blogged on it too. Just can’t recall totally.
Pretty sure they also had shown the scene with Teresa and Gia in the kitchen when Teresa was on the phone with Amber but the dialogue was muted out. And Jaqueline has turned herself into a bloated Asian. Hope that was the look she was going for.
TT,
as usual, great recap. This show has become to contrived for me. The only reason I am still watching is because I live in town with these beeotches, and it is mildly entertaining to see town landmarks on tv…
I lost it when Teresa teared up about going to FLA with them.. Bravo KNOWING FULL WELL (or maybe not??) that she is a convicted felon and can not travel. The next contrived storyline will be Teresa at her lawyers office getting the news (shock-faced) that she can not travel on the girls trip.
I just can’t…
Tamara I am so proud that Couples Therapy is quoting you on their show as have other show. It only serves to prove what all of your readers already know. You are the best, hardest working, most accurate blogger who does her utmost to provide us with the latest information usually before any other blogger. It makes me feel good to know that they recognize what we’ve known about you for a long time…that you are awesome!
Thanks for drinking the koolaid, Hannah. :)
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 8:47 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Do I taste a little pineapple in that koolaid Tamara? I like pineapple lol.
Thank you M’am, may I have another?
TT, can I add vodka to my Koolaid? Cheers!
I wouldn’t have it any other way! Well, I would. I’m more of a rum girl, but to each his own.
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 11:18 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I freeze my Koolaid in little plastic thingies with Mickie Mouse ear handles. Delicious. My Grandmother from the old country always gave us this treat when we were growing up. Good times. (If you don’t care about my Grandmother from the old country, I apologize, just stop reading my comments for heaven sakes, you know they only make you angry.)
As usual, your Blog is way more entertaining than the show itself! I did love the scene with Gia laughing about Amber crying… that was good stuff! The rest of the episode was blah. I enjoy everyone’s commentary! !
Can’t wait for couple’s therapy now! Very cool. I would like to thank the snow in this episode for being the only real thing there.
When I watched this episode last night, I was thinking of you Tamara. I thought she is going to groan when she sees this one. You’re so right that it was very disjointed, non-linear. And Tre’s comments were so pitiful, but what would you expect from a sinking ship. Melissa is on my radar. I get a very bad feeling with her for some strange reason. I don’t think she’s sincere and I suspect she’d be happy to see Tre go to ‘college’ because I truly believe she wants to be the star of RHONJ. That’s all I see with her (no matter what words come out of her mouth), “I wanna be a star, I wanna be a star, I wanna be a star.” All in all the show seems like it was faltering and aren’t we lucky to watch it tank.
I will never understand, how Jim and Amber can say ” I thought I was having private” conversation with a friend in front cameras and a camera crew.. I read on twitter,apparently Dina did not know Jac was coming back, do you have any wine, I mean tea, I am a lil parched, * puts empty tea cup on table*..
Production decided that the season sucked after final editing and decided to film some scenes with Jac in June just before the season began in July. Jac did not film with Dina. She filmed with Kathy.
I do not understand production’s thought processes. Then again they have seen all the footage and I have not. That said, no matter how much the show tanks, I can’t fathom anyone who has been involved in previous seasons thinking Jac was the answer.
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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why is nobody talking about Dina stating she had a daughter who died of cancer in a past life and that this is now her mother?
That was a bizarre explanation of why she worked with children who have cancer. How about just saying that she likes to help children and their families and it is a nice thing to do? Can anyone just be kind and nice for sake of being nice.
What is this kind and nice you speak of?
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 5:23 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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ha!
I’m remembering something odd about her charity but I hope that is a mistake. It is a real charity right? It really helps children? Did Teresa donate to it from Celebrity Apprentice? Maybe that is what I am remembering…
I think she makes a mockery of those parents who have lost children to fatal diseases with that comment, but that is just me.
That is because everything else is so bizarre that Dina’s past life revelation seemed tame. Lol!
Congrats on the show TT and thanks for the koolaid!
Tamara, I know you are always very well informed so I was curious about something that you may know about. I have friends who live in Chester Township and they have mentioned that locally there is talk that some of the Giudice family are blaming Teresa for all the legal/financial troubles that Joe is in. Have you heard anything in that regard?
Teresa played a part and definitely knowing lied. Her desire for extravagant things may have been an issue, but they are both culpable and Joe has previous issues with the law. I don’t think “she is to blame” but she is also not blameless.
On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 11:16 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Thank you, Tamara. I truly appreciate your perspective. On TV it always appears that the Giudice clan is very close and supporting so It seemed to me unlikely that they would turn against Teresa.
Dear God will someone please FIRE the makeup artist that first lined Tamra’s eyes with the white liner and is now lining Ambers?! Who in the hell looks in the mirror and thinks that shit looks good? Maybe the makeup artist hates both of them and it getting her revenge.