Judge me if you must but I have to keep it real when I admit that I’ve seen every single Real Housewives episode multiple times. With that said, I cannot help favoring some story lines over others – the Real Housewives story lines that got dragged out way longer than they ever should have.
Some of these plot lines were juicy at first, but just got beat to the ground. Then there are other things that happened that none of us cared about, yet they got dragged out for two or more seasons. Either way, there are plenty of story lines that did more than outstay their welcome.
Let’s be honest – season 5 was essentially the lost season. Nothing much happened because everyone was far more interested in how Teresa’s legal issues were playing out in real time. Also, everyone was just so freaking tired of the deja-viewGorgadice Family Feud, so Bravo was conflicted: They weren’t sure what to do with the show, but they sure as hell didn’t want to miss capturing Teresa’s unfolding legal situation. Conundrum!
It’s too little, too late, but legendary financial guru Suze Orman is administering some advice to legendary financial frauder Teresa Giudice! Like, remember that penny you found in the bathroom at the Real Housewives Of New Jersey reunion? Save it! Like, duh!
I kid. Most specifically Suze is advising all women – based on what happened to Teresa – not to blindly allow their husbands to control the money. Know what is going on in your family’s finances. As you recall, Teresa and Joe Giudice have both claimed he was the ‘mastermind’ (AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!) behind their 41 count financial fraud indictment and Teresa was just an innocent player in signing her name to whatever document he put in front of her!
“It’s a prime example for women, that if they don’t think the behaviors of somebody that they are involved with financially-speaking is going to affect them, I’m here to tell them they’d better watch what’s happening,” Suze states, explaining the situation Teresa found herself in, leading to a prison sentence and her businesses to collapse as a result of the negative publicity.
Paige Hyland – November 1, 2000 Stevie J – November 2, 1971 Joseline Hernandez – November 3, 1986 Kendall Jenner – November 3, 1995 Bethenny Frankel – November 4, 1970 Curtis Stone – November 4, 1975 Kris Jenner – November 5, 1955 Donny Thompson – November 7, 1971 Gordon Ramsay – November 8, 1966 Erica Mena – November 8, 1987 Vinny Guadagnino – November 11, 1987 Omarion – November 12, 1984 Mayte Garcia – November 12, 1973 Jessica Robertson – November 12, 1980 Luis D Ortiz – November 13, 1986 Dean McDermott – November 16, 1966 Sheree Fletcher – November 16, 1967 Brandi Glanville – November 16, 1972 Sean Lowe – November 16, 1983 Ramona Singer – November 17, 1956 RuPaul – November 17, 1960 Jordan Lloyd – November 21, 1986 Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – Nov 23, 1987 Bruno Tonioli – November 25, 1955 Sonja Morgan – November 25, 1963 Adriana de Moura – November 26, 1965 Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi – Nov 27, 1981 Victoria Gotti – November 27, 1962 The Game – November 29, 1979 Jill Zarin – November 30, 1963
Yesterday Reality Tea had the opportunity to chat with Victoria Gotti about her feelings about reality TV then and now, her decision to return to reality TV in Growing Up Gotti: 10 Years Later, and what’s changed in her life after reality TV. Victoria also shared an update on her sons’ lives.
Victoria was candid, unapologetic, a dedicated mother, and exactly what you see on TV – which was a refreshing. She was adamant that the ‘blame the editors’ adage so many reality stars cling to is ridiculous, but she also admitted that reality TV has changed over the years. I take it her recent experience on Real Housewives Of New Jersey led her to that conclusion.
Victoria is excited to show viewers how her family has grown since we saw them on Growing Up Gotti, and she maintains that her experiences on that show, and on other reality shows, have been a positive ones, which is why she decided to open her life up the cameras again for an update.
Quoting Al Pacino from The Godfather III, Victoria joked, “‘Just when I think I’m out, they call me back in.’ No pun intended. But I think once you do it, that’s it!” Victoria says she has “no regrets” about participating in the original incarnation of Growing Up Gotti – and neither do her sons. “I loved it! When I was asked to come back, do this, I didn’t hesitate.”
After her triumphant return to reality TV on the Real Housewives of New Jersey, Victoria Gotti is returning to her reality TV roots with a new special, set to air next month.
Growing Up Gotti: 10 Years Later gives us an update on the lives of notorious mob boss John Gotti’s daughter, Victoria and her three sons John, Frank and Carmine.
It has been 10 years since the show premiered on A&E, and a lot has changed in their lives…
Last night on Watch What Happens Live, Teresa Aprea had some harsh words to say about Victoria Gotti and the “rumor” she started, claiming that Rino told her he slept with Teresa’s mother Santa.
Teresa called Gotti a liar and a has-been and accused her of dropping the affair “lie” on The Real Housewives of New Jersey for money. Victoria’s rep is hitting back at those accusations today and says the Apreas refused a polygraph test.
Victoria’s rep Steve Honig reached out to share that she did NOT get paid for her guest appearance on the show. “Victoria did not get paid for her appearance on RHONJ, so she didn’t do anything for money. ” He continued, “And as far as her being a liar, well, we have a polygraph test that says otherwise.”
