After a years-long hiatus, filming for The Real Housewives of New Jersey has just picked up … but one of the show’s most beloved stars is allegedly already having a “tough time.”
According to an insider, Dolores Catania – who has been a friend-of on the premiere run of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island – is struggling to find her place on RHONJ Season 15.
The Bravo star is also allegedly not returning for RHORI Season 2
Speaking to Reality Blurb, a source said Dolores is having a “tough time” on RHONJ Season 15. That’s because of how the dynamic between the group has changed.
“Dolores has always been a peacemaker and the middleman, never choosing sides in the conflict between Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga,” the insider explained. “Now that Teresa and Melissa have made up, Dolores’ role isn’t as clearly defined.”
The source went on: “It’s almost like she’s being pushed aside a bit and isn’t sure of her place.”
Unfortunately, things have seemingly gone from bad to worse for Dolores. While she’s returned to RHONJ, Reality Blurb reported Dolores wasn’t asked back to RHORI … or invited to the reunion.
“As you saw on the show, she wasn’t featured a lot and just wasn’t necessary to move the plot forward,” a source claimed. “The main cast members are crushing it, and, while Dolores was put in the mix to bring a familiar face that fans would recognize, it just ended up not being necessary.”
“She wasn’t really involved in any of the drama,” they elaborated. “She didn’t need to make a name for herself as the main cast members did, and she didn’t attempt to.”
That said, fans of Dolores needn’t worry about her future on TV. “Bravo clearly remains invested in her as a star of the network,” the source said. “There wasn’t anyone else [that] they gave another show [to] from RHONJ during the pause, and that clearly says something.”
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island airs Sundays at 9/8c on Bravo. Episodes are available to stream on Peacock, along with all seasons of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
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