The new season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey recently brought in the show’s lowest ratings of all time. Many feel that this has to do with how divided of a season the new one is. Regarding one of the issues, Margaret Josephs and Rachel Fuda recently got upset with Jenn Fessler for interacting with Teresa Giudice. Now, Jenn is responding and insisting that she never said she would not be around the RHONJ OG. Plus, she weighs in on the rest of the drama from the season.
During last season’s reunion, Margaret dropped the bombshell claim that Luis allegedly placed a phone call to her son’s workplace. Margaret, who is very protective of her children, even claimed to have call records implicating Luis.
Recently, Jenn sat down for a chat with Entertainment Tonight to set the record straight and to discuss this season of the show. For starters, Jenn says that she does believe Luis Ruelas called Margaret’s son.
“I probably didn’t communicate this well because I think that I’ve given the impression that I don’t believe Margaret, which is not the case. I do believe, Margaret. … The truth is, I do believe that Louie did call Margaret’s son.”
Jenn also says she was taken aback by that conversation with Teresa because she swore on her daughters that Luis didn’t place the alleged disturbing call.
Regarding the cast, things have gotten so bad that it’s been said that some of them could never be friends again. Naturally, the biggest beef seems to be between Melissa Gorga and Teresa. According to Jenn, she never said she wouldn’t interact with Teresa, and Margaret misunderstood her comments.
Jenn says, “What happened was– and I think the first episode, maybe you saw me saying to Margaret, you know, ‘I told you that if you don’t want to be around these people again, neither will I.”
She continues, “And what I meant by that was, if you’re not gonna go back and do the show again, then I’m not going to go back and do the show again.”
For context, Jenn has known Margaret for several years, which is why she’d be willing to not do the show for her sake.
Jenn goes on, “Margaret, as you know, went back and did the show again, and so here I am. I didn’t say I would never be around Louie, or talk to Louie and Teresa again.”
She also says her intentions in talking to Teresa were to set the record straight about John Fuda being a drug dealer today and not just when he was younger. She says, “My intentions were always good. My intentions were to clarify some things, right? To talk to Teresa and make sure that it was out there that John Fuda is not a drug dealer. John Fuda is a fabulous father and a professional and responsible. “
She continues, “So, I was actually sort of happy with that part of our conversation, even though Rachel and John would have preferred that I didn’t speak of them at all. Lesson learned.”
She then addresses rumors that Margaret and Rachel don’t want her around Teresa because she may spill whatever tea they have.
Jenn says, “No, they are the most boring two women in the world, got nothing. By the way, if they did [have secrets], nobody’s hearing it from me.”
She also admits that she brought up Margaret and Rachel confronting her in therapy.
According to Jenn, “It’s always surprising when you’re met with anger. I was discussing all of this with my therapist like I do absolutely everything else, and I’m trying to figure out where I’m accountable and what went wrong.”
She then discusses Rachel stating that they don’t have a relationship.
She says, “That was actually news to me. When the season wrapped, we spoke on the phone. We had some laughs. I wished her happy birthday. She told me I was the best.”
Jenn goes on, “I’m sad about it, but it is what it is, and hopefully, who knows? Maybe we can rekindle some kind of friendship. I hope so.”
However, she insists that she still has a solid bond with Margaret. Jenn also feels that it’s possible to be cordial with Teresa while maintaining her years-long friendship.
Fans can watch RHONJ on Sunday nights.
