I keep trying to make it through this episode, and have failed on multiple occasions. Yet I persist. I’m done with Dolores. She is no better than Frank. Trust me on this they are both shady people.
I wish Melissa and Jackie were the whole show. I like their dynamic. Melissa hints to Jackie that Danielle’s marriage was doomed before they even got down the aisle. Danielle is making all sort of preposterous allegations about Marty and just the other day managed to have Marty removed from his own house by seeking a protective order. Danielle is literally the devil in a dress. I love how polite and grateful Melissa is to the waitstaff. Jackie wants to try to settle things with Teresa but I really don’t see that happening. Melissa has managed some sort of détente with Teresa at least for now.
Melissa’s kid is having communion and Jackie is concerned that Teresa might make a scene at the ceremony. This is highly likely since Teresa made a huge scene at the same don’t christening many seasons ago.
In yet another paid product placement for Jovani, Jennifer and her mother head to the shop to buy a wedding dress for her brother’s soon to be bride via arranged marriage. In Turkish culture the grooms family buys the bride’s dress.
I can’t with this. Teresa takes Milania to Fetty Wap and that alleged child molester with the 69 all over his face concerts. So she is trying to rap. At least she comes from felony parents. She is the next felon by Bravo. Sorry not sorry. Teresa is officially the worst parent on Bravo. Milania absolutely cannot rap.
I kind of like the scenes with Joe Gorga and Frank. Joe points out that Marty is making a huge mistake marrying Marty. Frank encourages Joe to see his father more. I wish people would not pressure Joe. His father has never been very kind to Joe.
Marge meets with one of her former step-children. The other two will not speak to her. This one doesn’t speak to his father. There seems to be a lot of drama in that family. Speaking of drama, I’ve heard that Marge was extremely difficult to work with this season. She got a big head after being somewhat of a fan favorite and thinks she is some sort of diva now. That surprised me. Why on earth is Marge doing a professional photo shoot? That same source told me that production tries to edit Teresa’s footage to appear less stupid. Apparently, Teresa is even more profoundly stupid than she appears on the show.
Jackie has written a parenting article about Jennifer’s excessive spending on her children. Jennifer is furious. I can’t really defend my girl Jackie on this. You don’t speak publicly about other people’s houses that you were invited to.
After Joey’s communion the Gorgas throw and over the top party at a restaurant/bar. Jackie is cluelesss that Jennifer is pissed at her. She strikes up conversation with Jennifer about Teresa being pissed at her. Jennifer is quietly seething and looking for an escape route. She can’t contain herself any longer and asks why she thought it was okay to write an article about her children implying they are spoiled brats. Well, they are spoiled brats, but that is not something that Jackie should be writing about. Jackie is dead wrong on this one.
Jackie reads her story to Marge and Melissa. They both seem to think the story is just fine. It really isn’t as bad as Jennifer is making it out to be. Jackie then asks Teresa to please take her upcoming call to schedule a meeting so they can work things out.
At least this was a Danielle-free episode!
Next time: I forgot to mention Frank’s weird examination of Teresa’s bodybuilding “improvements.” Next week we seem him training her. It just sort of skeeves me out. Am I the only one? Danielle and Marge’s rift deepens. Jennifer is still butthurt over the article. Teresa and Jackie have a dramatic sitdown.
The whole Frank/Teresa thing was very skeevy. I’m not sure if Teresa isn’t eating enough so what passes as her brain is starving, but she does seem to be getting dumber every year. I was completely creeped out by the Milania rapping portion of the show. As for the article, I thought it was crossing the line, right up until Jackie read the entire article to Marge & Melissa. It wasn’t bad at all, which leads me to believe that Dolores, Frank & Jennifer never made it past the first paragraph or two.
Teresa needs brain food. She cannot function anymore and can’t understand what is said to her. These women act as though they can reason with her. Teresa has children who know better. I thought it was sweet seeing Gabriella on her grandpa ‘s lap in the background ❤️. On my way to find a Jovani dress. Bravo brainwashed me.
I always remember Bethenny’s comment regarding Kelly Bensimon.
“We’re all trying to reason with her and it’s like talking to Humpty Dumpty!”
Best line ever.
Some of those Jovani dresses were pretty!
JOVANI!!!!!
Okay, I’m going to go there.
How on earth could you possibly make Tre appear less stupid???
See you at Jovani’s! Maybe they’ll let us borrow dresses too!
I thought if you turned down the volume Teresa would look more intelligent but that’s not helping. She could be in silent movies and you would know she’s the village idiot.Bless her heart.
The only way she could look less stupid is to put her one on one with Porsha.
As a writer/blogger myself, I’m totally #TeamJackie here. An unwritten rule for many journalists is that unless the subject of the story explicitly states that something is “off the record”, then that something is something that can be featured in the story. Considering that the entire gathering at Jennifer’s house was taped for the show, it’s hard for me to imagine Jackie’s article as some kind of unwanted invasion of privacy. And besides, the article actually painted Jennifer in a favorable light, so this whole fight turned out to be a giant moot point!
So why did Dolores misconstrue Jackie’s article when speaking to Jennifer? Did she take up way too many of Siggy’s bad habits, or has she always had a penchant for shit-stirring? Among this, her anything-but-benign meddling in Teresa’s renewed family feud, and her willingness to tolerate/accept her husband’s skeevy business practices, my opinion of Dolores has been taking a huge hit this season.
That’s bullshit. Jackie was invited as a guest, not a “reporter.” (Bloggers are not journalists, either…) Just because it was taped for viewing doesn’t give an invited guest permission to write about the experience without asking upfront.
It was filmed for the show, Jackie didn’t reveal anything that Jennifer herself hadn’t said or done on camera, and there’s no indication that Jennifer asked producers and/or her castmates to keep any of these family issues off camera (as Adrienne Maloof did regarding the use of a surrogate for her pregnancy on RHOBH).
Again, this looks to me less like a legitimate concern over some invasion of privacy and more like a contrived storyline (that Dolores at least had a hand in concocting).
Common decency would have called for Jackie to warn Jennifer that the article was being published, at a minimum. Jackie is a complete asshole who shows no remorse whatsoever for her actions. In my opinion, she’s trying way too hard to stir up shit. And she also lost me on the first episode with the whole “I don’t cook” thing. Bullshit. When you have four kids, you do cook.
I don’t get why people think it’s cute not to cook. I blame Carrie Bradshaw and that sweaters in the oven crap.
It reminds me of historical fashion going back to Roman days when the rich wore more flamboyant and extreme clothing to show that they did not have to perform everyday tasks. (Better than in Egypt where the slaves were naked, except for the cone of oil on their heads!)
Totally agree. Can’t stand Jackie. UGH!
You can tell most of the women complaining about Jackie’s article didn’t read it. Or they have the reading comprehension skills to match their poor English grammar. Jackie actually complimented Jennifer’s kids!
Dolores has been getting on my nerves this year too! She’s starting to sound & act almost as dumb as Teresa sometimes. Her meddling seems to be production-driven at times too. She does give a lot of her time to charity, however, so I admire her for her compassion. She & her daughter used to pick up stray animals once a week in Paterson, then bring them home or take them to a shelter. I also commend her for working with homeless/abused women.
The Marge photo shoot was bizarre & embarrassing! It looked like a cover shoot for a Senior Living magazine?
As long as Amazon stubbornly refuses to upload this episode for purchase within 24 hours of its airing, I will lapse into an alcohol-induced period of civil disobedience and refuse to comment. Rat bastard finks.
I’d tune in to see your “lapse” into civil disobedience light years faster than I would to watch this…TT’s recaps, commentors and readers are far more interesting and smart than what production can try to make this group of “ladies” into a program…year after year.
I’m embarrassed for them. I used to love this show…(sad face)
I’ve missed you
Happy New Year DalaiMama, I have missed reading your intelligent and witty comments.
Good to know I’m not the only one
Hey DalaiMama –
The delay in this episode was ridiculous on Amazon (still not posted as far as I can tell). Yesterday I emailed customer support and said I was going to get the episode somewhere else since places like iTunes has had it posted for days and I did not think they should be charging for episodes with this much delay. I got an email back quickly from someone who had to forward over my compliant but he did issue a $10 credit for the season pass. I would recommend sending an email to customer support as well and at least have the option to take the credit and use it somewhere else when they do this nonsense. Just wanted to mention it as I was frustrated as well.
The last episode, made me think of Danielle as the female version of dirty john. Especially with all the articles out her and Marty.
Danielle should marry Vicki G.’s Brooks. As long as they don’t breed.
LoL, to bad he is already married. Maybe next time!No
TT: I agree Tre is the worst mother on Bravo exposing Milania to that world. I love how when she doesn’t understand something her jaw opens and she blinks. This show would be so much better without her.
Correct me if I’m wrong but I thought Tekashi69 was the accused child molester not Fetty. It’s really hard to keep up with the sound cloud rappers.
You are correct. Fetty Wap is not a giant improvement and Teresa took Milania to a Fetty Wap concert where she met both Fetty Wap and 69 backstage.
Never ever would I knowingly take my daughter to meet/rap/whatever with these fellas. Fetty is probably decent but the 69 guy has got some big problems.
T.T. – No I wouldn’t take a child to see those rappers, but to say her daughter is a future felon is overly wrong. My opinion. But I’d rather the parent take them to the concert rather than let them attend on their own. Plus that crazy music is on the radio and some of the parents in this blog let their children listen to that crap. Again my humble opinion.
This sounds a lot like” well they are going to do heroin anyway, so I’d rather they do it at home with me. “
Not even close. That sounds crazy “heroine”. Whatever T.T. I respect and your opinion, just I respect my own. Again calling someones child a future felon is WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Typo: I respect your blog and your opinion, just as I respect my own.
Agreed a bit that is a harsh, and they are gonna listen to it anyway. You can tell Teresa is doing whatever she can to make those girls happy given the situation, she probably feels guilty for putting through this situation, but she could be a lot firmer. Milania has always been a handful, hopefully this is just a phase.
I’d not encourage a 14 year old to have a backstage meetup with the creep who has 69 tattooed on his face and who allegedly got robbed and beaten as retribution for shady-ass behavior. My oldest has been subjecting the household to all of these SoundCloud type rappers for a few years so I learn a little bit! Most of it sounds like an anxiety attack but some is okay. And taking a kid to concert is very different than taking them backstage and getting all personal.
Milania is TWELVE.
TWELVE YEAR OLD GIRLS have no business at rap concerts at all. But particularly, as you pointed out, not being hand delivered to the guy who was on probation for child sexual exploitation and is now in prison for gang issue and has DOZENS of 69 tattoos.
FUTURE FELON being made by her own mother.
I am a firm believer in fashion as a form of self-expression, including children, even if they dress like Allyssa Milano. BUT there are some things that are inappropriate e.g Sonja Morgan’s miniskirt commando look is fine for her (or maybe not!) but not for a young girl who would attract the kind of attention she is not mature enough to handle. The “pants on the ground” look was OK for youths — every generation deserves to have its rebellious fashion phase — but it has lasted too long. Millania’s nails are inappropriate and HIDEOUS and look downright stupid on a girl her age (12?).
When I was 12, I looked 8 and the style was ratted out hair and Cleopatra eyes, tons of waxy cream blue shadow and extreme cateye liner. My friend and I would go to school early and she would rat my hair to kingdom come and LOAD on the eye crap. After school we would remove the makeup and comb out the rats. With my skinny body and my pinhead I looked RIDICULOUS. But “ALL” of the 12-year-olds were doing it. And looking ridiculous (so did the adults). I thought I looked so cool. The difference is we were SNEAKING and doing it. Millania is doing it with her fucktard mother’s permission. I feel sorry for Millania. And her rapping skills … maybe if the camera were not on her she would be better. Likely not.
I’ve seen a bunch of pictures of Milania lately and in each of them she looks at least 17 years old. She’s wearing a skirt that’s so tight it might be lycra and a full face of make up. I was confused and thought she was 16 until Tre said she was twelve.
Yep! Exactly. There will be boys saying, “She told me she was 18” at any moment.
I am a very firm believer in fashion as a form of self-expression, including children, even if they dress like Allyssa Milano. BUT there are some things that are inappropriate e.g Sonja Morgan’s miniskirt commando look is fine for her (or maybe not!) but not for a young girl who would attract the kind of attention she is not mature enough to handle. The “pants on the ground” look was OK for youths — every generation deserves to have its rebellious fashion phase — but it has lasted too long. Millania’s nails are inappropriate and HIDEOUS and look downright stupid on a girl her age (12?).
When I was 12, I looked 8 and the style was ratted out hair and Cleopatra eyes, tons of waxy cream blue shadow and extreme cateye liner. My friend and I would go to school early and she would rat my hair to kingdom come and LOAD on the eye crap. After school we would remove the makeup and comb out the rats. With my skinny body and my pinhead I looked RIDICULOUS. But “ALL” of the 12-year-olds were doing it. And looking ridiculous (so did the adults). I thought I looked so cool. The difference is we were SNEAKING and doing it. Millania is doing it with her fucktard mother’s permission. I feel sorry for Millania. And her rapping skills … maybe if the camera were not on her she would be better. Likely not.
What I found the most entertaining about this whole episode was that during the Communion party sequences Teresa repeatedly kept trying to get little Joey to pose for a picture with her and every single time he ran away from her despite posing for pictures with any and everybody else in attendance. Something tells me that this kid is the smartest member of that whole extended family.
I agree that was highly amusing. Kids are like dogs. They KNOW.
Jennifer can spend money however she chooses on her family—who is Jacki to get involved and disrespect her family.# TeamJenn
And we have every right to criticize her for it. Her idea of parenting is Amazon. It doesn’t seem like she knows what to do with kids
Bravo seems to think Teresa is the star and glue of this show. Her and Danielle are driving me away. Marge I tolerate but she’s not all that after one season. Really liking Jacke and Melissa. Jackie should have stayed away from that sugar coated article. We know what we wanted to say but you were a guest.
Joe and Marge’s hubs (can’t remember his name drinking With Marty was worth a chuckle.
Teresa doesn’t have a leg to stand on being mad at Jackie. She’s done far worse.
Most of Jackie’s article was an interview with a child psychologist who gave tips on how to work with children who are given a lot of material things. She suggested having the child write a thank you note, donating their old stuff to charity and other little tips.
Jennifer is putting it out there in every scene about her “wealth”. Not once did Jackie mention Jennifer’s name and the column was essentially built around having a home no child wants to leave. The play date was filmed so one million plus viewers can make their own conclusions as to Jennifer and her children. It was never meant to a private moment. There was never a derogatory word about Jennifer or her children. Comprehension seems to be lacking in this group-looking at you Dolores.
Jackie seems to be rooted in the reality they are being filmed and their conversations are not private, or between family members. Jennifer comes off as being desperate to have someone with whom to fight. Even her husband condemns her parenting methods.
Jackie is clearly a pot stirrer. Can’t stand her.
Jackie is a wanna be bi* pot stirrer who can’t cook and is a boring person.
Well, he had the added help of having Jesus in him after communion. Helped him sense the devil.
This is my first ever comment and I can’t believe its for RHONJ, but I always felt like Teresa was not to blame for the communism. I felt like the two Joe’s really were to blame, especially Joe Gorga. I know that will not be a popular opinion, but o well.
The article was not bad that Jackie wrote, but she should have said something to Jennifer first, either way Jennifer would have been upset. I’m not crazy about Jackie, or Jennifer so that’s as far as my opinion goes on that.
I CAN’T with Milania trying to rap. She reminds me of the cash me outside girl, but atleast that girl has enough confidence for rap, I hope this is just a phase.
I hate to hear Margaret is a Diva and find it hard to believe.
If Delores and Frank aren’t going to start sleeping together or we aren’t going to get to see her relationship we the Dr. boyfriend. I don’t need em.
I’m bummed to hear Marge is a diva too! Hmmm.
I was initially shocked but totally believe it. I think it is second season syndrome with a dose of Danielle thrown in for good measure.
Dorinda did the exact same thing.
Teresa is a capitalist pig and is the antithesis of what communism is supposed to be about. ?
Autocorrect aside, you’re right the christening shit-show was on all of them. The ‘saintly’ Gorga parents have produced 2 sorry excuses for adults who have a bucket load of issues between them… what made me laugh about that whole situation was Nonna Antonia having the nerve to tell Kathy she should be “ashamed” for being the only one concerned about the kids during the fight and telling her cousin as such.
Gotta give them props though, the Gorga’s / Guidices make for good TV lol.
I agree. Gorga Sr has always come up acting drunk (always drinking with Joe Giudice and now by himself). I think he wants Joe Jr to come by more and drink with him and may be pissed that’s not happening. My guess would be that he was a drunk or heavy drinker even when Joe Jr was growing up and perhaps they had a volatile relationship that Joe Jr hasn’t fully addressed himself. I mean, he says such mean things in the past seasons to his son. Joe Jr probably does best by avoiding spending that much time with his dad. That’s my speculation.
In Italian families, you respect your parents even if they were abusive assholes. It’s clear that Sr. prefers Teresa and Joe has some unresolved daddy issues because like he said, he was never around to see him compete in sports because he was always working and most likely had a gumar on the side. My Italian mother in law was a monster but her kids still try to please her. It’s sick the hold she has. she tormented her husband and kids. My brother-in-law didn’t want to visit his mother either. My sister-in-law constantly called him out on it just like Theresa does to Joe. I believe that in life you get what you give. If you spend most of your life being a horrible human being you shouldn’t expect that when your old that everyone comes around and visits you.
Should have read christening**
If only Theresa were responsible for Communism! T’would be SUCH a better show! #anticapitalisttablethrow ???
The most interesting thing, to me, about this episode is that not one of these women except Jackie, read The Record. When I lived there in the ‘70’s, my parents subscribed to The Record, NYT and WSJ. My high school drop-out, Puerto Rican mother studied all three while raising six kids. She was one of the smartest, kindest, strongest, most common-sense woman I know. Times change, I guess.
Thank you! None of these idiots seem to even be capable of reading! I live in Bergen County & The Record is still the most widely read paper in this part of the state (except for imbeciles like Teresa, Jennifer & Dolores). Guess that’s why it took Frank to even notice the piece in the first place, and that’s not saying much.
I loved Danielle’s wedding dress. That’s about the only thing I liked in this episode. Any idea if she will be at the reunion ? I cannot wait to hear her spin on this entire debacle! Something tells me she will once again she sleeping on a blow up mattress. If he had the money to spend on that dress you can ne sure he has the money to fight her in the divorce proceedings.
I find it very hard to believe that Marty didn’t see the signs of trouble ahead. His kids, PERHAPS he was thinking how some kids, no matter how old, don’t want anyone to be with Daddy except for Mommy. But when Danielle spent all that money on the dress, she seemed to relish rubbing the price in his face. Maybe she acted differently with him than what we see, but the Joes were right. Too bad he didn’t heed their words.
This “Fetty Wrap” guy has 7.. count em, SEVEN kids, and no wife. This is a role model for that Melania? I could say “How stupid is Tre” but we all know the answer. Why do I watch this show? Car wreck? Morbid curiosity? Thank god no Danielle on this one. What’s up with the ever changing face of Dolores? And her victim mentality? Enough already. And please buy some clothes that aren’t 2 sizes too small. I like Marge and Joe. Don’t get the photo shoot tho. Melissa is caught in the middle (playing victim) again. Speak your mind girl. Why is she so afraid of Tre? Why is ANYONE afraid of Tre? I’m liking Jackie who is not afraid of Tre. If you put yourself and your gaudy house and spoiled kids on tv, then expect people to say something. Otherwise, keep your weirdness to yourself. It’s called “journalistic freedom” for those who think what she wrote was horrible. Read the entire article. It was complimentary to Jennifer, but since they didn’t read it, they decided to attack. I see sides being drawn. And P.S. Will everyone please stop telling J. Gorga what to do re: his own father? It’s his choice. Frankly, Gorga Sr. seems like a really angry guy, always has and Tre has always been his “little girl” despite being a convicted felon who served jail time. Does anybody is this gang not realize how ABNORMAL it is for both parents to go to jail and maybe – just maybe HARK – they are a) not to be trusted… EVER; b) criminals with no sign of remorse and c) still spending $ like it falls from the sky? And Bravo has a show centered around one of them? What is wrong with this picture? But the same way I watch the other HW shows, I will watch this one while cringing, mocking and rolling my eyes….. so I can’t blame Bravo for keeping the felon on because I am perpetuating her celebrity by watching this mess.
I love what you so eloquently said (HARK). I don’t have a problem with Bravo featuring a felon; I have a problem with them featuring a narcissistic idiot with an IQ in the single digits, abysmal mothering skills, and anger management problems.
All Hail Gigi.
Melissa is afraid of Tre because Tre is the face of RHONJ and Melissa and Joe need that paycheck.
So funny that Joe works ALL THE TIME but has never missed filming.
RHONJ is their income.
I liked Jackie initially as she seemed to have a set of balls. I even forgave her meeting with Delores to talk about how to butt kiss Teresa as I felt it was the only thing she and Delores had to film about during that episode when everyone else was at the train wreck wedding. Now I watch her fawning over a “sit down” with Teresa, like Teresa is the Don, and I hear about how she was a huge RHONJ fan prior to her landing a role and I wonder how authentic her tough girl attitude really is. Time will tell.
One other thing that stood out to me in this episode was Jennifer’s empty swimming pool and spa. All those thrones, all those bathrooms, but no water in the swimming pool?
People drain their pools in the winter here in NJ. Pipes freeze etc. No one was swims in their backyard pools in the spring (when this was shot). Too cold until after Memorial Day.
Hello – my first time ever commenting – long time reader. I agree with most of the comments about this show is a train wreck and can’t look away!
I am a law abiding tax paying citizen yet I actually am worried about Joe Guidice being deported. I think those girls were a large part of the success of this show (they seriously should get residuals) and it is because of them that I worry about the father.
Also I am a nurse and I used to work at the same hospital as Dr. Aydin – he was nice.
Joe needs to be deported and the whole felon family needs to go with them.
Did anyone notice the first scene with Jackie and Melissa having lunch that Melissa’s nose looked new?
I really think Jackie is too normal to be on this show.
can we discuss the oddness of Delores and Frank Sr.’s relationship? They refer to each other as husband and wife still and expect one another to treat each other as such.
I am all about ex’s getting along, but they are really together, right?
My guess is the divorce was about separating assets due to potential investigations, lawsuits and sundry nefarious dealings.
Typo: I respect your blog
What did Frank and Delores do that is shady! I’m missing out on good scoop. Also. I wish this show would reveal the real crazy of Daniel. Every fight and entitlement she displays feels so fake; for the camera. I know she’s cray cray..let us see! Also, Im so sick of how protected Teresa is by production. Lets see the real shit Bravo! Thats what wr pay you for, lol.
Yes!! Delores and Frank are shady!! “Birds of a feather ” etc. Not sure what to think of Jackie-but she’s a badass!! Weren’t those photos for Marges product line? IDK. Jennifer is an idiot and I think it was TT that said “You notice Joe G. never misses filming?” Good point!! RHONJ is like a train wreck, but I can’t look away!!
Yes I thought Marge’s fashion shoot was for her own line and she commented that it was long overdue. I don’t see anything wrong with it – she is a successful business woman and marketer. I love Marge.
So joggers? September? Spring? Summer?
Don’t want to break any rules by posting a link to another website, but just saw the tabs saying Tre was cuddling up with some due at NYE?
I wonder if RHWNJ will be canceled before or after Tre announces the divorce.
It boggles the mind that Teresa could possibly be dumber than she appears.
If Tre doesn’t leave her lips alone she is really gonna look like Big Ang (RIP) the lovable Moll from Mafia wives….and that daughter has been a handful from the get-go and Tre could never handle her. Even Gia fussed at her Mom about it. I hope at least she puts her on birth control but I doubt she will.
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