Teresa Giudice Fired? ‘RHONJ’ Casting Changes Coming Soon

Teresa Giudice may not be a part of the seventh season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

“After all of the options were considered, Bravo did approach Teresa about filming prior to her heading off to prison with the intent of working her into the new season,” a source told Radar Online on December 31. “However, she was insisting she wanted an astronomical paycheck. Much to her surprise, they turned her down.”

Although Bravo may opt to postpone filming until after Teresa Giudice is released from prison, they are also exploring other possibilities.

“Production is currently holding focus groups about moving forward without Teresa. They are trying to determine what the public perception was of the new cast and if any casting changes need to be made in regards to the new additions last season.”

Ahead of Season 6, which aired over the summer, Bravo added twins Teresa Aprea and Nicole Naplitano to the cast. Amber Marchese was also brought aboard.

“If Bravo finds out that the public perception of the current cast is positive, they will likely begin filming in February; however, they are also exploring the option of putting on the show on a hiatus until the fall,” the source said. “This would allow them to play around with the cast if need be and film around the normal timeframe the show films in, which is typically the fall.”

In recent months, reports have claimed Jacqueline Laurita and Caroline Manzo could return to the series and, according to Radar‘s latest report, there may be another returning housewife.

“Bravo is interested in bringing Kathy Wakile back to the franchise in a big way,” a second insider claimed. “When she appeared with Jacqueline last season, ratings went up. In addition, fans will be pleased to know production is exploring the idea of bringing Kathy’s sister, Rosie Pierri, on as a full time cast member. Fans love Rosie and it would give a new twist to the show.”

Earlier this month, it was revealed, according to the Inquisitr, that Teresa Giudice’s daughter, Gia, was going to be filming a reality show with her girl group 3KT.

“It will be all about her group, 3KT. They’ve been filming already for two months,” a source explained to E! News. “So far, the footage is really fun. Once the pilot is completed, they’ll start shopping it to the networks.”

“All the girls’ families are in it here and there. But it’s not a show about the grownups; it’s all about the girls. Everyone’s very excited about it. Teresa’s thrilled but is keeping her distance. She’s really not interested in being in the spotlight right now. She wants the focus to be on Gia.”

Teresa Giudice will enter into a 15-month prison term on January 5.

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