The last twelve hours or so have been pure hell. Something happened with the Internet as I was typing my RHOA recap and pictures would not upload and things were disappearing and going wonky and it took over two hours to get the recap together and then the Internet connection disappeared entirely. This morning I woke up feeling like crap and headed out to get a chicken sandwich. Atlanta is on fire. There are wild fires in the mountains and brush fires around town and it is way smokier than it has been. When I returned, THERE WAS A LIZARD in the area between my front door and the storm door blocking my way. I just want to go back to bed and cry. But, no, I have several recaps and posts to make.
I do not have the patience to type each stupid thing Teresa and Jac say to each other. Let’s just try to get through this together shall we?
Apparently, everyone needed a break after the stupid allegations Teresa made about Jac turning her in to the feds. I suppose there will never a be a day when Teresa stops pointing fingers at others for her own criminal activity. Now Teresa is changing her story again. She now says that Jac was talking about her situation to people who then reported her to the feds. Teresa still doesn’t understand when you file bankruptcy and then hid your money so that you don’t have to pay off your debts, then the feds are already in your business. When you lie to get mortgages at bank that are backed by the federal government, the feds are already in your business. Teresa is too stupid for words and a waste of salt and oxygen and I can’t keep typing this nonsense over and over. Teresa should have gotten more time.
Chris Laurita tells an interesting story about a real estate dispute of some sort between Joe and another mutual friend. The guy was threatening to go to the feds over something that Joe Giudice did regarding the real estate situation. Chris and another guy tried to get Joe to mediate the situation before it went that far and Joe’s response was that the guy can go fuck himself. That was the extent of any involvement he had and Jac had nothing to do with it.
Jac and Melissa get into it because Jac starts telling us all the things that Melissa told her while Teresa was in prison. There were rumors that she was going to get more time, there were rumors that she and Joe were talking about divorce. This pissed Melissa off to know end. She tells Siggy and Dolores not to trust Jac with any information she will tell all the family secrets. Basically, Melissa just verified that everything Jac is saying is true.
Montage on how stupid Teresa is.
Montage of the felons coming and going.
Teresa tells us that she is not a bad person. She did nothing wrong.
Teresa trashes her family. Kathy and Rosie and their mother specifically.
I slept through the Vermont montage. And the rehash.
Unintelligible name calling.
Random sobbing.
Group hug.
Please cancel this horrendous show.
I agree totally, cancel this show please.
So fake, Siggy and Delores barely got a word in. Teresa is never going to admit any wrong doing, she will gladly wait for her wonderful lady bing husband to get out of jail. I will not support her in any way, this show is old, ridiculous and never again will I watch such drivel.
Amen Beth! Fave part was Tre claiming “the mortgage brokers & attorneys put the wrong numbers on the papers, I just signed them.” Then she completes her declaration with “they should’ve gone to jail, too.” Unfuckingbelievable.
Oh no she didn’t! I would pay to have the level of delusion she possesses!
She sure did! #pathological #Trelusional
Lindsay, honey. If you had Teresa level delusions you might end up in a rubber room with a 24-hr guard at your door. Because Teresa is cray-cray. If she had pleaded insanity at her trial she might have gotten away with it. The judge would have thrown out the case after one psych evaluation.
With Trump as President, (still burdened by these results), he said he will deport every illegal immigrant who has been convicted of a crime. There is no chance that Joe is coming back home. Hasta la vista, Juicy! This is the only point of redemption for our reality start President.
Maybe Obama will pardon him
Peachy, low, ignorant comment.
Matza60 Yup. Here she defended Trump too. He should be deported, otherwise he’ll do the same thing again. This show is sickening and embarrassed I’ve watched it through the years.
I swear to God that was the first and ONLY highlight I can see in a Trump presidency. Let’s not forget that Tre had some positive things to say about him so yet another dream dashed. Cancel this crap and THEN she will get her punishment, no one else will buy her crap if there’s no platform.
Thank God!!!! A silver lining afterall!!
I don’t think that Trump has the stones to follow through with any of his platform. He’s all talk. I’m surprised that Teresa isn’t part of his cabinet. She would fit right in. Everybody in the Trump White House will have the same spray tan. Haha!!!
@Minky, LOL….Great comment. Maybe Teresa will be assigned to the cabinet. Can you imagine this insufferable idiot with security clearance.??? Spunky, LisaJ, Minky, and Cathy, How ironic that Tre defended Trump. Who’s sorry now???
My summation in two words: dumpster fire.
Tamara, glad you didn’t waste your time giving us details of the repetitive bullshit that was the show last night. I don’t know why Andy just sits there and allows Teresa to act like she didn’t know what was going on. It’s irritating as hell. Of course, Teresa is The Fabulous Felonious Star at Bravo, so she gets away with uttering total crap. How many times do we have to hear her say that next time she’ll be more careful what she signs? What especially pissed me off was when she said the other people in the room when she submitted false income claims, etc., should have been prosecuted too. I didn’t imagine that did I? She acted as though the figures on the paperwork were made up by the bankers and lawyers, not provided by her and her ultra-sleazy, dishonest, squinty-eyed husband. She lives in her own little world, full of delusion and dishonesty, and the only true reaction we got was when Andy asked about Joe possibly being deported. Then again, maybe that was fake too.
I wonder how closely she read her Bravo contract. Lord knows what she’s agreed to. Did she promise Andy her kidney without reading the fine print? Because if she just signs things without reading them, it’s totally possible. Haha!
I agree, the show is hard enough to palate — then this reunion. It’s so repetitive and Teresa is SO absurd..
TT, I’m sorry you are having that kind of day. I know how you feel. I hope it wasn’t an aggressive giant lizard. That would be the kicker. 🙂 Thank you for the recap (Clicked your ads etc. for you). I hope your day improves.
Yup, time to cancel! There’s no one left on this show who is actually likable. Teresa is a criminal and in exchange for exploiting it as much as possible, the network goes as far as to try and redeem her in various ways.
Melissa’s major contribution was fighting dirty with her sister in law. That’s over with. Her biggest storylines in previous seasons were the rumors spread by Teresa or by her “soldiers.”
I feel for Jacqueline in her situation with Nic, but I’m completely disgusted by the way her and Chris discuss it on camera as if it led to their financial demise. As if there aren’t so many average working class families out there struggling with the same issues who don’t imply that their hardships are due to their child’s condition. Also, I’m over her attack Teresa then cry for her 5 mins later moments that took place all season. This is why people call her crazy. And her ability to be scream vulgarities one moment then crying like a victim the next moment are just so … Expected now. #Bored.
The other two were just so unnecessary they should have been FOH. Like that one season there was only 4 after Dina left. Not even going to comment on them because their involvement was so minimal there’s really nothing to comment on. Haha.
I don’t see Jac as trotting out Nic for their financial problems. I see someone who is just telling it as it is financially when you’re trying to get the best help for your child. We found out four years ago our daughter has a mental condition with schizophrenia like symptoms due to a drug I was was given to stop pre term labour. This drug now is on record as causing all kinds of mental issues in children of mothers given the drug. A fact of our life? She needs medications and mental support to the extent we pay as much as our house payment each month so she just MIGHT have some semblance of a normal life. It’s just a financial fact. We will work until we die because of this and hopefully in the meantime we can insure she will be skilled enough to look after herself. I believe some people don’t realise what having someone with severe mental issues means financially. I mainly just wanted to give you some perspective. Because before this I would’ve trended to your point of view.
I see your point. It’s almost something I don’t even want to comment on because I feel like it’s something only those who go through it can speak to.
I just don’t like how her husband is this entrepreneur, she’s never had a career before and after Nic (at least that’s been featured on the show) and yet the implication of their businesses not succeeding and all seems to be because of Nic’s condition.
You and your husband will have to work all your lives to cover health related expenses for your child. That’s a reality, an enormous challenge, and admirable.
Jac snags camera time by behaving emotionally unstable on a reality show on more than one occasion, and then blames it on the stress of her son’s condition for a paycheck. It’s just not a good look for her.
Thank you for that,
Apologies for digression, but Kimoe, are you able to say what drug you mean? I ask because I was on turbutaline for 13 weeks before my daughter’s birth.
Dali mama yes it was same drug. Sadly she didn’t realise until about 6/8 she was seeing things we weren’t. Then it took her until her early teens to realise most people DIDNT see things she did. I know it sounds unreal but I think it was a thing of her being young and not understanding. By the time she realised around 16/17 she had a problem she waited until 18 to tell us because she wanted say so in her care. From our prospective she talked about seeing people at about 4/6 but small children do say they see things it’s not uncommon. Also she competed with a very outgoing older sister. We thought it was just either kid talk or talk for attention. I think she may have some unusual cognitive issues as she’s very articulate and savvy in some areas which are a bit esoteric but very obvious practical things she has trouble with. We have no family history of schizophrenia which is usually the case with that diagnosis. Also they did an fMRI and didn’t see brain anomalies associated with schizophrenia which is why we think it was the drug.
Sorry I’m unloading but if anyone has been on this for longer than 5-7 days (I was 29 weeks to 33 weeks) maybe something I’ve said will help someone’s child sooner than mine. Lots of guilt about that cause I’m a very hands on Mom so how did I miss it?
Thanks, Kimoe. My daughter is 20. After about 14k in treatment, she’s evening out. Agree totally with your observation about Jac, and also wonder if she treats the RH income as fun money. Hard to give it up when you’ve always had it (I never had it). But surely the money weighed against the stress of cameras and highly-wound emotions in the house and the strain on Nic are at best only a Pyrrhic victory. As for turbutaline, my God. But I went into labor at 23 weeks – it saved my daughter’s life and she is my life’s greatest joy.
It can be very financially difficult to have a special needs child. I don’t think she goes on about it that much. I also think that there is a lot of stress for the entire family in raising a child like that. I used to spend summers working at a charity camp for handicap children. A big part of the reason for the camp was to give families a break from the day day out stresses. I think we could show a little empathy if that is in your wheelhouse.
When Jac got the diagnosis, she acted like she was the only person in the world who knew about autism. She would tweet things to educate the world and then parade her son on TV at all hours of the day and night as a prop. She flew out to California and had FULL BODY PLASTIC SURGERY at great expense. She is in the middle of a civil suit for using business money on vacations and airplanes and cars and handbags. Once recovered from that latest surgery she arrived back home on camera where the child had been roused from his sleep schedule (but not the other boy) to be part of her welcome home scene. Her financial problems are not from her son, but from her greed something she has in spades just like Teresa. She’a a horrible parent. She was a horrible parent to her daughter. Nothing has changed other than now she is exploiting a child on a reality show who should have a regular schedule, diet and routine.
Sorry, I have no sympathy for Jac for using her child as a cover story for all of her financial problems.
Amen, Tamara!!! What you wrote is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about Jaq!! Couldn’t agree more!!!
I totally forgot about Dina! Bet she’s glad she’s off this shitshow..?
..and her nekkid cat Mrs. Wrinkles, or Gramma French fries, or whatever the hell it was, too!
I agree. Cancel this stupid shit. To think they get paid for this. None of them are interesting. I don’t watch it anymore anyway. Better things to do with my time.
The fancy gowns have become a joke to me. Like putting lipstick on a pig.
So true. I kept thinking how ridiculous they look dressed to the nines but bickering the way they did . I prefer the way they dressed on the OC reunion . Ball gowns are ridiculous .
So true, Cat. Teresa couldn’t even walk in that stiff stupid dress. Jac plays crazy for her court case too.
What has happened to Jaq’s face? She can’t work her mouth properly. It’s almost like she’s a stroke victim. Is this from all the plastic surgery?
Yeah, there was something really odd about her mouth, and lip movements when she talked. You think maybe she got a lip job?
Unless they start over without Teresa – there is no show here. My ex doesn’t understand air quotes either, yet uses them with reckless abandon. It makes me absolutely crazy.
Finis.
I utterly and completely agree about Teresa and her not-my-fault model of reality. The only thing more irritating than privilege is misappropriated privilege. I remember when Paris Hilton testified that driving with a suspended license wasn’t her fault because her lawyer didn’t TELL her – I can pull my hair out about it, but she’s got the family wealth and power to legitimize her delusion. Teresa has nothing to legitimize her delusion. She’s leveraging something she doesn’t even have. Somehow that makes it way more infuriating to me.
Blerch – I just brain-farted off topic. Sorry. In my addlepated head that happened on RHOBH, but of course it didn’t. God, I should not be allowed to drive an actual car.
I agree totally, cancel this show please.
So fake, Siggy and Delores barely got a word in. Teresa is never going to admit any wrong doing, she will gladly wait for her wonderful lady bing husband to get out of jail. I will not support her in any way, this show is old, ridiculous and never again will I watch such drivel.
This show has nothing to offer but your recaps. Let it go Andrew.
The only thing I found somewhat amusing was Melissa’s comment regarding her nose jobs was
she didn’t want her daughter to know.? WHat? Are nose bandages and black eyes commonplace
around the Gorga house?
Hahaha!!! Domestic violence is no laughing matter, though. But for some reason you’re comment made me mentally picture Joe and Melissa as Ralph and Alice Kramden on the Honeymooners. I’m know I’m wrong for that, so I’ll just shut up now.
I could not agree more on cancelling this tired, same old crap show. I think I caught ten minutes of this crap before I turned to the patriot Seahawks game. Life is too short. Only takeaway I got is Teresa and Melissa deserve each other. I used to like Melissa but her turn as Teresa’s loyal soldier at the cost of other friendships and her lying about it make me sick. Cancel this Bravo or recast the whole thing.
I believe that Chris is referring to Joe’s former partner who hired Monica Chaucon to represent him in court. I think Joe forged his business partner’s signature on a loan document that was meant to fix up the rental properties they had together. Joe pocketed the money to the best of my knowledge. Since Joe and Teresa lie about everything, I have no idea what their truth is anymore. (I am looking back at older posts by Tamara for info). She has claimed (Monica) that she worked with the feds to help put away Joe and Teresa. Whether that is true or not, I do not know. Monica Chaucon has given several interviews in the past on a variety of entertainment ‘news’ stations and on CNN concerning Jand their felonious past.
Just a question really; I haven’t followed the Felons by Bravo that closely. But does anyone wonder if the Feds kept some charges back (I am being REALLY HOPEFUL here) or are still investigating other situations that other charges might be coming down the pike in the future? It just seems so crazy that Teresa can not or will not take responsibility for what she has done, let alone recognize that she went to PRISON (her saying camp all the time makes me sick), there just HAS TO BE more crimes that they have done! Again, maybe it is just wishful thinking on my part because it really upsets me how so many people work hard to live their lives without scheming and falsifying documents and these people flaunt it and get their hands slapped! It really is upsetting to me.
On a side note, maybe Melissa understands how Teresa would be in terms of her attitude of why did I get prosecuted when you (meaning Melissa and Joe) basically did the same thing (allegedly). I am saying this only as how Melissa MIGHT think she has to be strategic in protecting her and her family. Again, allegedly. Something to think about.
Finally, TT thank you for all that you do for us. I have terrible cluster migraines that manifest themselves as vertigo, nausea, poor concentration, inability to form words or understand people, hard time swallowing, etc. I have been struggling for several years with this and have developed anxiety in leaving the home because I don’t feel safe and most everything triggers the symptoms to super size themselves! Anyway, I thought just clicking on your posts helped your site, do I need to also click on the ads as well to help you generate income? I would appreciate it if you could explain this to me. Thank you in advance.
Apologize everyone for the long post. I guess I did not realize how upset I really was about the stupidity and arrogance of Teresa. I haven’t watched Bravo TV in several years and rely solely on TT’s posts but I still get upset.
Pia, just come and enjoy the site. That’s the most important thing! xo
Pia, so sorry to hear about your medical problems. It must be very difficult to navigate through the days because it is so persistent.
I don’t know anything about any charges. I only know that the case was adjudicated in court can’t be retried again because of double jeopardy.
I feel the same way that you do. It doesn’t seem fair that someone who hurt so many individuals, businesses, and taxpayers gets away with such a short prison term, but it’s been my experience that even in most cases, plead deals are made because it is just too expensive to try the case in court. Cost seems to be the motivation for plea deals, as well as overcrowded jails. I think Teresa’s punishment will be that her husband who is not a citizen of the US will end up being deported to his homeland, Italy. I believe that will be the harshest punishment for both Teresa and Joe and cause unfortunate grief for their four children.
Feel better and take care.
The caboose of the gravy train riding off into the sunset. Time to put out the red light.
Yawn. I barely paid attention. I needed some background noise last night so it fit the bill.
The most interesting part was they cut the whole Ford exchange from the rerun of part 1. I guess they owed Teresa something after how many times Andy said “prison.”
I didn’t watch this season but clearly same stuff. Time to cancel this and have Teresa get a real job.
SO much wrong with RHONJ..BUT Andy loves this stuff. All he see’s are ratings. I hope they are down. Teresa is his ace up his sleeve. He knows she will always use words and sentences incorrectly. His delight is disgusting to witness.
Matzoh… It was joke! sorry you took it wrong.
I am a country gal that has not only a JD.. but developed houses in several states.
Just because I may post simple comments that fire your post elections blues. C’est vrai!
Your ignorant comment pissed me off.
Please. Stop. Please.
Congrats on the resume you posted. I won’t bore you with mine. It’s interesting that your ignorant comment pissed me off, as well, giving me cause to make that post under yours. “It was a joke. Get it?” as FELON Teresa would say.
Actually hearing Chris protest too much and Joe back up Teresa and then Jac says it was Melissa talking to the Feds?! Umm…yeah I do kinda think the Laurita’s stuck their noses in it. They acted guilty as hell. And the fact that Joe Gorga seemed to believe it…I dunno. That means something. I’m not saying I’m 100% positive but maybe 60%? That’s nuts considering I thought it was laughable before I saw the full reunion.
Sometimes..I think this can’t be real! They have to be acting!!!!
What does NJ have like the peach or orange? Can Chris Laurita just get one of whatever it is already? Geeeesh
Cat, I agree had dental surgery done today.. coming off the DRUGS.. mea culpa
Sorry you are in pain. This has been a rough week for a lot of us.
Not everyone is Kung Fu Fighting, you know? Some of us need a break from hate and negativity.
Thanks for understanding.
Cat.. Best thing ever ! Now I can hear the Kung fu fighting song in my head while I am cleaning my house. Thanks.. I needed some impetus to get those darn cobwebs.
I hate how politics are trickling into every post.
I just hope Andy reads a viewer comment with the word “ape” so Teresa starts banging her cage and we can all remember why we are here.
What do you it will take before Bravo cancels a RH show?
Nothing. Looks like Andy has made up his mind to run the wheels off of this hoopty. I don’t think even an actual murder would slow his roll.
I agree, Minky. I was floored that RHBH resumed after Taylor Armstrong’s husband committed suicide. If that wasn’t dark enough to shut down the show, I imagine that even a death wouldn’t “slow his roll” as you so aptly wrote.;)
I would love to see Andy wearing “waders” to a reunion.
Teresa sealed her fate years ago. She insisted on being filmed buying over $100k worth of tacky furniture with cash. RED FLAG! RED FLAG! This dumb-dumb has nerve blaming others publicly.
Did I miss the part where we discussed that photo of Jac and Andy?
LoL that picture of Jaq and Andy had me literally thinking, What the HELL? Andy to Jaq, tie my shoe bitch, you do wan’t another contract right? OMG.
Since some of you are talking about Andy here I am going to pretend like this is on topic because I just have to share with you that today he found out on Twitter From Spencer Pratt that Heidi Montag has a single of some sort called Superficial which is the name of his book. He responded “Great minds…” While I thought more along the lines of “Birds of a feather…”
Give the show one more season with the return of Danielle. That lady is the perfect example of a fabulous mess. She has really smart, mature minded children too. If the bullies stay away, the show might be fun again like it was during the 1st season.