Last week’s RHONJ recap sure started the season off with a bang. Y’all had a lot to say about the drama between Teresa and Jackie. And unfortunately, I think that feud will continue for the entire season. All because of Teresa’s lies. Meanwhile, this season everyone is going to have problems with their spouses. Jackie can thank Teresa for adding her to that club. Teresa also seems to stir things up in her brothers marriage too! It looks like this will be a dramatic season. Let’s see what the second episode has in store for us.
We pick up at the end of the argument with Jackie and Teresa. Jackie tells Margaret she will never be around Teresa again. So if Teresa is going on the girl’s weekend trip she is not going. Teresa screeches into her garage and calls… Melissa? Since when does she tell Melissa her problems. She tells Teresa that she was being nice to Jackie. Did I miss that part? And that Jackie said Gia does coke in the bathroom. Even Melissa knows that Jackie would say that. But Teresa doesn’t understand analogies.
Mama Drama
Jennifer and her daughter drop by to visit her mother. They talk about her brother Michael who is currently living in Turkey. He has a new baby that he named John Brian. John is after his father. Her mother calls the baby Brian because apparently, she can’t even stand to utter her husband’s name. The mom cries and says that her husband says horrible things to her all the time. She’s upset that he has turned her kids against her.
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Delores also goes to visit her mother. They social distance in the backyard. The mom is quarantining all along and she misses all the grandkids. Then they talk about Dolores’s relationship with David. She is frustrated that he is not making a commitment to her. Dolores thinks she doesn’t have to answer to him about things like her surgery when he is not committed to the relationship. Apparently, her parents haven’t lived together since 1998. David loves Delores’s mom and her kids. She just doesn’t get why he won’t take it to the next level.
Time For A Girls Trip
Everyone is going to Lake George except for Jackie who wants no part of a weekend with Teresa. Margaret seems to think that all the girls can explain to Teresa what a jackass she is being and get her to lay off Jackie. Melissa packed six bags for a weekend trip. SIX! She’s not really happy to see Jennifer either. I can’t blame her for that. Margaret’s friend Lexi who she claims is her “creative director” comes along for the ride.
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On the van ride there, Teresa tries to justify her behavior at Evan’s birthday. Teresa says that Evan is defiantly her type. She totally wants Jackie’s life. That van ride looks horrific to me. I hope the lake is not very far away. Teresa’s screeching would make my ears bleed. Meanwhile, Frank and David go to the shooting range. David took care of Frank when he fell down the stairs and had all sorts of injuries. Frank tries to counsel David on how to fix his relationship with Delores. I think David should just marry Frank.
Dinner Conversations
I love how Delores and Jennifer don’t care what room they have. I’ve never understood all the room drama. The immediately start arguing about Jackie. Teresa is delusional and they all know it. They all talk about how awful Teresa is behind her back. Meanwhile, Jackie is home giving all of her kids quarantine haircuts. Her kids are so cute. Evan is still really pissed about Teresa and is barely speaking to Jackie.
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The girls do tequila shots before going to dinner. Teresa says she wants a rich man who will have sex with her three times a day. At dinner they talk about Jackie again and Teresa admits that Gia told her to apologize to Jackie. Teresa announces that Joe Giudice is now in the sex toy business. He sent her samples. Melissa and Jennifer try to call a truce with each other. Jennifer apologizes and wants a fresh start. It almost ends on a good note but when Jennifer toasts to “making amends” Teresa flips her off.
I can’t get past how truly stupid Teresa is.
I wish they’d stop with the husband scenes.
It’s astonishing to me how a 50 ish year old woman continues to carry the mental capacity of a 13 year old little girl. She really and truly does believe that the rules apply to everybody else but they don’t apply to her. And being the narcissist that she is, she’s going to continue to gaslight Jackie with the Gia thing because God forbid that woman would admit any accountability for one single thing she’s ever done to anyone in her life. Though it’s clear Gia loves her mother, it must be really hard to grow up with such a self-absorbed look at me parent like – I can’t even say her name she disgusts me so badly.
I see you!
Gia gave her mom solid advice and T should take it. I think she will eventually see what she did wrong, but then she will un-see it five seconds later. She is like a child falling asleep after every tantrum. She forgets how mad she was until she gets all worked up again.
I thought Margaret’s boobs looked better, or just as good, before.
I find Delores equally as stupid. I highly doubt her IQ is any higher. She is also equally violent. Remember the way she jumped out of her seat cussing at Danielle when she repeated some stupid shit. Her vocabulary is also equally lacking as she resorts to cussing when responding angrily.
Jennifer’s mother is a nasty bitter woman. She’s lucky her daughter still talks to her. Teresa is so clueless and offensive and a poor example for her daughters. Thank God gia seems to have more common sense and hopefully the other girls will follow her lead
I have always known Teresa is dumb as a box of rocks but it was interesting to see that all of the other women on the show said it tonight. I wonder how Teresa feels when she is watching them all talk about how dumb she is. Teresa is definitely jealous of Jackie. Having watched some of the old episodes of NJ Housewives, I find that Teresa is not a particularly good mother or aunt.
Of course T called Melissa- it’s the old “you better have my back” argument that doesn’t apply when someone is mean to Melissa. How can she watch and see herself enraged by the Joe accusations and NOT see it’s the same thing? And Delores, despite her carefree attitude, very much cares that David hasn’t proposed. It’s time for her to cut those cords. They are all terrified T will get them off the show- because that’s what she does.
Does anyone else find it strange that so many of these women have parents who are married but don’t live in the same house?
It’s an Italian thing. They can’t live together but won’t get divorced. I think Delores’s mom is a hoarder if I remember correctly.
I can’t fathom any man wanting to f**k Teresa 3x/day. I wish Bravo would Vicki Gunvalson her ass! Teresa is a disgusting, illiterate, narcissist. I can’t believe I ever felt any sympathy for that imbecilic cunt.
You said it better than I could have. I cannot stand watching her anymore. She’s the most unlikeable, uninteresting, and dumbest bitch on reality television. This was my last episode. I won’t watch that pig any longer and if the other wives want to continue to receive a check, they should band together to knock her off of her pedestal. No wonder Joe was cheating! Who could love someone like that. She deserves every awful thing that happens to her.
I feel the same way. I stopped watching Orange County until they dumped Vicki and I am done with New Jersey until they get rid of Teresa.
I can’t say her name, but she needs to go. Did she ever have a real job? Can you imagine having her work for you? She’d be fired in a day. Never says I’m sorry, nothing is ever her fault, poor pitiful me, I should never have gone to jail – it’s all my ex’s fault and MEANWHILE, she is still on this show. Does she know we all laugh at her? Apparently, $ means more to her than anything. I’m getting tired of Dolores acting all “I am woman, hear me roar” but seems to be unable to live on her own. There is a strange relationship between David and her ex. Something seems odd to me. I feel like I am losing brain cells watching this show.
Tre CLAIMS she was a buyer for Macy’s. My mother worked at Macy’s (California) and told me that Macy’s made the smartest employees its “floaters” and buyers. Usually, the buyers had some related college experience, but there were “stars” who just had the smarts. The buyers have A LOT of pressure and responsibility. I don’t believe Tre is smart enough to ring up a buttplug, let alone be a buyer.
Unless “buying” was the “yachting” and “poloing” of the day.
I understand Jackie not wanting to go on the girls trip and stay with her family. Teresa, just doesn’t get what she said to Jackie and it’s sad because it’s common sense. I find it ironic that Gia had to speak to her about allegations and said her mother needed to apologize. I find a little uncomfortable that Joe Guidice sent Teresa a toy. I would be weird if my ex sent me something like that and then asked me how did it work. Idk maybe I took it like this like Teresa kept bring up Jackie like an obsessed fan… sound like someone doesn’t have their own storyline… just saying
I enjoyed watching Jennifer make snide remarks about Melissa. Biggest room, Biggest mirror. And, are we going to have to listen to “what’s her name” constantly harp on Jackie the entire season? Cameras up, trash Jackie. She even thinks she’s funny. UGH!
I find it uncomfortable watching Jennifer. To me, her snide remarks are revealing just how insecure she is and jealous she is of Melissa… the only way to level the field is to bring Melissa down.
Teresa is just smart enough to know she is stupid. If you can recall, right before the infamous table flip, she was called stupid by Danielle. Really pushed her button.
Remember how Tre trashed Caroline’s son Chris in her cookbook and didn’t think there was anything wrong with it?
I’m sad. I’ve always liked a lot of the OG’s and would try to find ways to defend them. First NeNe goes so far off the rails that she can’t come back and now Teresa. I’ve always taken up for Teresa because though she’s as dumb as dishwater, i never felt like she was evil at heart, just self-centered and narcissistic. I was wrong. She’s awful. When can we trade her for Gia?
It amazes me that two people like Joe & Teresa were able to raise a daughter like Gia. She seems to be caring, compassionate, mature and smart…..qualities her parents seem to be missing.
AMEN
Teresa will allow herself to be filmed in so many crazy ways for the money. She needs to pay for college and other things and keep that family going. I’m sure production leads her in many directions.
All that said, she isn’t intelligent and is often oblivious. Notice how she answers “yeah, no” – she’s got to get one right answer out of that response!!! She’s learned to also defend herself regardless of her actions. And she doesn’t see things logically, so people trying to explain or share their perspective are completely lost on her.
I bet production has a field day leading T through her paces.
She said it herself, “My dad said if it makes money, do it.”
That’s the HW credo, basically.
What a terrible motto to live by. No ethics, no morals. Its all about money, no matter how foolish you look. My father would never say something like that to me.
She supports everyone. Joe selling dildos with not put Gia and the rest through college, till she can land a new man. Omg can they give Gia a show, how did that smart girl comes from such idiots! Definitely some comprehension issues with Tri, but she knows she has to carry the show she is the new Caroline 0.0, haha?
Your “yeah…no “ theory is dead on and made me lol????
I say “yeah…no” all the time. 🙁
so great that they are finally admitting that Teresa is not bright, that is the one thing about this mess that makes me smile. I had to watch last week’s show again, it is maddening.
Jennifer’s mother is a piece of work, I actually feel sorry for Jennifer growing up with that, very manipulative.
Love love Dolores’ mother, and I love how she is generally worried about covid, and. you know. her life, unlike the rest of these yahoos.
Teresa is as dumber than a box of rocks, I just don’t get how she could have gone through so much and still be this clueless. Poor Delores will never get that commitment from David, what man wants to deal with his lady still living with ex husband. She really ain’t that smart either, how may times does this man have to shut down engagement talk.
Great idea for Frank and David to hook up and become the first house husbands. Yes I know Frank cheated on Delores with a woman and that’s why they divorced but those two seem to genuinely care for each other.
I thought that at one time, Theresa was the most popular husewife. when she was in the slammer, rjonj didn’t even film, except for a six part series all dedicated to the giudices. I don’t think this franchise can go on without her. Maybe it should end.
I think Melissa and Joe could carry it now. She’s just the right amount of bitch and reel it back in these days.
Fuck Teresa and fuck Bravo!
Bravo fired two Pumpers who made racist statements AND apologized YEARS before they were on Vanderpump Rules. It fired Stassi and Kristen because of the Faith stuff. What they did was not racially motivated. They did it to get back at the prostitution whore who slept with their friend’s boyfriend. If Faith had been white and there were a report of a white girl doing the robbing with similar tattoos, they would have reported her to the cops, just for revenge. Their actions were IGNORANT WHITE PRIVILEGED remarks. But not motivated by race. Faith waited until BLM and then whored that cause for her own cause — attention prostitution whore. She supposedly has a show coming out — I hope it crashes immediately.
Bravo makes these token moves to make it appear a “woke” corporation, but lets people like Nene, Ramona and Teresa get away with despicable behavior. Braunwyn should be fired for offering coke and connection info to a minor. Nene should have been fired for putting her hands on a crew member — I still don’t get how his union didn’t insist on that. Ramona for throwing a wine glass at Kristen’s face and Teresa for lots of shit — including criminal stupidity.
I made the decision not to watch any screaming shows while my new bird quarantines in my bedroom — 4 more weeks — because it wouldn’t be good for her. So I will apply the same consideration to myself. Buhbye Real Housewife shows.
You said all the things I feel. Phadra was fired for making up lies about Kandi, but Teresa makes up lies that have damaged Jackie’s marriage and there are no repercussions. I am no longer watching Jersey because of that idiot Teresa and , in part because I can’t watch how spiteful Jennifer can be at times. Hope your bird is well and happy!
Hmmm.
This may not be a popular opinion but I really disliked Jackie screaming “I win” to Teresa.
First of all we are not in a competition this is not survivor. What have you won, you are crying and your husband is upset. No one has won anything that I can see.
Second if Jackie really wants Teresa to take back her rumor spreading, pointing out how Teresa has less than her is not wise. Everyone sees who has more or less and pointing it out just looks stupid and immature
I understand your point and, yes, it wasn’t a good look for Jackie to say that. However, if Theresa hadn’t attended the party, as a guest, and started bringing up lies to start trouble, Jackie wouldn’t have said anything to her. If Teresa wants to start, Jackie has the right to say whatever she wants. Don’t start none, won’t be none. I would’ve loved Jackie to ignore the comment and Teresa .. that’s the only way to deal with a narcissist’s lies but I don’t think she should be judged for her reaction. Teresa opened that can and she deserves whatever she gets from it. It would’ve been great if one of the other girls had advised Jackie how best to deal with Teresa. It would’ve been even better if they shut her down during the party.
You know I’m so conflicted on that. I mean, Jackie sort of zoned in on exactly how to respond to Tre in the way that would absolutely most bother her, and I think intuitively. Both the winning comment, and the analogy involving her daughter. And here’s the thing Tre thinks Jackie thought about the analogy all night just to spring it on Tre the next day, probably because that’s how long it would have taken her to come up with a response like that if she had it in her ability at all, but nah, Jackie has some brain cells that do some heavy lifting and come up with this stuff on the fly. (Yeah, sure, I like Jackie, so sue me)
As I watched her circulate the party defecating all over Jackie’s happy time behind her back, reaching out to person after person each time less and less cautious, more and more recklessly abusive, I thought she can not possibly be so stupid as to so callously wreck a “friend’s” party/life like this, which leads me to believe her actions were callously intentional, well, that and the fact she’s a horrible actress.
That said she has kids and a dip shit absent father who probably isn’t adding much in terms of child support, and she needs a way to care for those children, and when I saw her spreading the rumor that’s the one thing I could think of to help me understand what she was so blatantly doing there.
But here’s the thing, if that’s your motivation, and I’m pretty sure it is, then don’t so violently object when you’re called out on it. Just quietly note to yourself you were caught out, object, maybe mouth some apologies, and move on.
Is it a blue moon? Because I agree with absolutely everything you wrote here! 🙂
What I realized watching this show today….as rediculous as tri’s incomprehension of an analogy is, this show is still better than anything the OC put out this year! These women could argue about let’s face it nothing and it’s still better! Just not feeling Jackie as a good fit for the show though. But I cant wait for the fake melissa marriage woes storyline to start, lol!! I’m kinda stunned at how maskless this year has been so far, feels like any other year.
I honestly don’t understand how you get a full blown major surgery without a peep to your significant other, husband, boyfriend or friend
I think because he is a surgeon and she knew he would not “approve.”
Very odd triangle between Dolores, David and Frank Sr. – Frank Sr. hurt his knees and lived w/David and was taken care of by David, Frankie moves in w/David, Frank Sr and David hang out together a lot! Seems they have more time together than Dolores and David??? David never finds time to make an appearance w/Dolores at any events. He’s not committing; house built done!!! She doesn’t even seem to stay there at all! On the Guidice front, Gia has a lot more smarts than Mom. She’s always been the Adult. Agree TG is doing this for storyline – very production driven.