The Real Housewives of New Jersey is returning for a 14th season – and it looks like there may be trouble in between Teresa Giudice and husband Luis “Louie” Ruelas.
‘Teresa is desperate because there is not much peace in the house’ Danielle Cabral said to Melissa Gorga in the RHONJ trailer, released on Wednesday, March 6, when a video of Teresa, 51, breaking down in tears was shown on screen. (The clip also revealed the show’s May premiere date.)
Several cast members became even more concerned about Teresa Jennifer Aydin and noted, “Every time I talk to her, her stomach is in knots,” and apparently a different voice Margaretha Jozefsand said, “Louie stole her money.”
“She’s not doing so well.” Dorothea Catania added.
In another clip, viewers watched Louie and Teresa have a heated argument. “I want it to get better,” he said, to which she replied, “It doesn’t get better.” I don’t want to talk about it.”
The trailer dropped amid fan speculation that their marriage may be on the rocks after she shared a photo via Instagram without her wedding ring. Teresa, who married Louie in August 2022, addressed the rumors in February — and quickly shut them down.
“I was like, ‘Are you serious?’… I know we’re joined at the hip,” Giudice said during an episode of her “Namaste B$tches” podcast. “I think it’s a pretty good thing that people – you know, good stories, bad stories, whatever it is, it’s a good thing. If they keep talking about you, it means they are still interested in you. If you want to spread lies, go ahead. I do not mind.”
While the upcoming season promises drama between the newlyweds, it will also feature housewives Danielle, 38, Melissa, 44, Dolores, 53, Jennifer, 46, Margaret, 56, and Rachel Fuda.
Margaretha’s marriage to Joe Benigno also seems to be going through a difficult period. ‘Your marriage was better when Jan was still alive’ Joe Gorga said in the trailer, to which Joe, 70, shrugged. (Margaret’s ex-husband Jan Josephs died in 2022.) Dolores and Paulie Connell is the third duo to experience this as they debate marriage – despite his divorce apparently not being finalized yet.
Season 14 follows a heated tone between Teresa and Melissa over their never-ending feud. During season 13, the problem was that Teresa repeated unfounded rumors that Melissa was cheating on her husband. The tension resulted in Melissa and Joe skipping Teresa and Louie’s wedding.
When We weekly executive producer asked Andy Cohen whether there could be a scenario where the sisters-in-law don’t return for season 14, he replied, “I can imagine anything.” He then admitted that it’s “hard” to imagine the show without the Bravolebrities.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 premieres on Bravo Sunday, May 5 at 8pm ET.