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‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 3 Reunion: Part 2 Recap

Caroline discusses her fallout with Dina

We have finally reached the end of the season 3 Real Housewives of New Jersey saga. After watching this, I felt the urge to throw back a few Fabullinis and take a relaxing bath, thinking, “Thank God it’s over.” Yet, with all the new revelations on the reunion, I just can’t wait for season 4! More »

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3 Reunion: Part 1 Recap

Andy addresses the elephant in the room: where's Jacqueline?

Kathy says one of her only sentences during the entire reunion

Caroline admits she didn't give Kathy and Melissa a chance

Caroline calls Teresa out on her comments about Melissa's appearance

We get it; Teresa assaulted Andy on the last reunion show

After the most cringe-worthy season of Real Housewives of New Jersey yet, we have reached the reunion. The problem here is that when the reunion was filmed a few weeks ago, the ladies were in the midst of shooting season four. The reunion was shot shortly after the fiasco at the Posche fashion show, where, reportedly, Bravo and Teresa arranged for Melissa’s old boss to show up at the fashion show. Trouble is, he was her boss when she worked at a strip club, Lookers Gentleman’s Club (snort) as a bartender, not a dancer. More »

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3 Episode 19 Recap

The sisters-in-law discuss the family portrait

Teresa and Joe discuss the picture while Milania entertains herself

Uncle Jaime comes to straighten Ashley up

Ashley thinks her family's advice is so "whatever"

You wanna mess with Mama Manzo? Big mistake. Huge. More »

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3 Episode 18 Recap

The Housewives try to blend with the native culture

Some Einstein decides to name a "Punta Princess"

Well, well, well. There was certainly something missing to this episode. I’m talking about the Dominican Republic brawl, which I aptly coined the “Prostitution Puta!” fight. I guess Bravo couldn’t legally show the fight, which involved Albie and Chris Manzo, as well as their roommate, Greg Bennett, getting detained for a few days in the DR (and, we now know, right before their big BLK water launch party!). Smooth.

A few things dawned on us in this episode; mainly, when Richie says that Teresa must have been droppped on her head one too many times as a baby. So that explains the forehead! Check out my favorite scenes from the Dominican Republic and Melissa‘s singing debut! More »

‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 3 Episode 17 Recap

Teresa tries on bathing suits; Caroline wants to kill her

Melissa and Teresa compete for attention

Here we have it. Part I of the much-anticipated Dominican Republic trip. Naturally, after the angry, threatening texts between Joe Giudice and Joe Gorga, the families thought it best that they all go on vacation together. Surprisingly, things do not go so well. More »

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3 Episode 16 Recap

Teresa and Melissa get into an argument but what else is new?

Teresa deals with a stomach problem while Joe packs a sensible snack

The Housewives & husbands participate in the charity run

Teresa doesn't let her "run" ruin her run

On this episode, we saw all the Housewives get their fitness on and learned that sausage and wine makes as good a post-workout snack as anything. The Gorgas visited the Manzo boys in their new apartment and got a taste of Hoboken life, which ended with Joe on Greg‘s shoulders. We saw Milania get ready for her birthday party, throwing the obligatory temper tantrum. As usual, the Giudice/Gorga conflict took center stage, revealing itself in a heartbreaking way through Gia’s song. Check out my favorite scenes from this week’s episode. More »

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3 Episode 15 Recap

Melissa tries to dance and fails in Rich's eyes

Teresa and Jacqueline get ready for Lauren's grand opening

Talk about a jam-packed episode! From the Manzo boys starting their business of selling black water, to Rich’s wild birthday party, to Joe Giudice drunkenly flying through the air, the Real Housewives of New Jersey do not disappoint. Check out my favorite scenes from this week’s episode. More »

Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3 Episode 14 Recap

Lauren chastises Ashley for not working hard on their project

Joe and Teresa pay a visit to their lawyer

Back in Jersey, Ashley is still fighting with her parents. Things come to a blow back at the Laurita home, where Ashley proclaims her plans to move to California. But we’ll talk about that later. Meanwhile, Kathy throws a “Goddess” party to showcase her delicious Middle Eastern food, and Teresa is, shockingly, late. Check out my favorite scenes from this week’s episode. More »

‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 3 Episode 13 Recap

Teresa does the photo shoot for Fabulicious with her family

The Wakiles discuss Victoria's dating life

Ashley's father and step-mom surprise her

We thought we would give you a break from Danielle Staub’s viewpoint (which is, of course, always fair, balanced, and non-judgmental) and give you a mega-fan’s take on things. Interestingly, the majority of the drama and the focus on this episode was the Laurita/Manzo clan, and not on the Gorga/Giudice family. More »

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Danielle Staub Analyzes ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 3 Episode 12

Jacqueline's frustrated with Ashley and Ashley draws in her spare time

Lauren criticizes Ashley's drawing samples

The Giudices head to the Gorgas for a play date

While it’s early August for the rest of us, it’s New Year’s Eve for the Real Housewives of New Jersey! Leading up to that night, the ladies try to work on their relationships. Jacqueline asks for her father’s advice in helping Ashley to grow up, which proves to be an arduous task. Teresa and her adorable daughters head to Melissa‘s for a play date, and while the kids run around, the grown-ups have a less-than-pleasant time. When it comes time for the annual New Year’s Eve party at the Brownstone, Caroline feels obligated to invite the Wakiles. Check out Danielle Staub‘s expert analysis on this week’s episode! More »

Danielle Staub Analyzes ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 3 Episode 10

Teresa and Melissa dance together (WTF?)

Caroline tells Kim G. a-somethin' about her friend's family

On this week’s episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey, we were treated to the aftermath of what happened in the previous week’s episode. Last week, we saw pot-stirrer Kim G arrive at the Gorgas’ holiday party with Monica Chacon, a lawyer involved in suing the Giudices. When Teresa displayed her discomfort over Monica’s presence at the party, Joe and Melissa asked her to leave. This week, however, we saw a family that is “as thick as thieves” order another party guest out. Check out Danielle Staub’s favorite scenes from this week. More »

Danielle Staub Analyzes ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 3 Episode 9

Melissa prepares for Jesus' birthday, aka Christmas

Teresa and Joe confront all the rumors swirling around

Jacqueline gives Ashley a birthday present

The Manzo and Laurita clans meet for Ashley's birthday dinner

On episode nine of Real Housewives of New Jersey season three, it’s Christmas time in Jersey! The ladies prepare to celebrate the good old-fashioned way, with professional tree/house decorators and a humongous party with a step-and-repeat and real live carolers. It’s also Ashley‘s birthday, and we watch her grapple with the fact that her biological father wasn’t able to come up to celebrate. Things come to a head at Melissa and Joe‘s Christmas party, when Kim G shows up with a Giudice nemesis, Monica Chacon, who is the lawyer suing Joe Giudice. See what Danielle Staub had to say about this week’s episode. More »

Danielle Staub Analyzes ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 3 Episode 8

Jacqueline plans a Christmas party and invites all the ladies

The Manzos prepare the house for Christmas

Kathy visits a possible venue for her restaurant

This is the first episode of this season’s Real Housewives of New Jersey where we saw more of the Manzo/Laurita clan than the Giudice/Gorga/(somewhat) Wakile side. We were reminded how much we love the Manzo boys, and that Lauren also exists (just kidding, we love her, too). We also remembered why we dislike Ashley. There was some other stuff about Melissa and Kathy’s careers, too. More »

Danielle Staub Analyzes ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 3 Episode 6

Melissa helps Joey get ready to meet with Teresa

On this week’s episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey, we saw more of the ladies talking about sitting down, but not really doing it. Well, that’s not exactly true. Teresa and Joey met to discuss the status of their relationship, but it didn’t exactly help matters. Caroline made her first radio debut, and receieved a familiar-sounding call. But enough of my own analysis. Check out what Danielle Staub had to say about this week’s episode. More »

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