Manufacturing on season 15 of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” is slated to start quickly. Nevertheless, Margaret Josephs gained’t be returning as she introduced her exit mere hours earlier than Bravo confirmed that Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, and Dolores Catania could be the one returning “RHONJ” stars.
Now, the 59-year-old tv character is hinting that Giudice could be the purpose she determined to not return. Josephs appeared on the present for seven seasons, starting in 2017.
Margaret Josephs Says She Check Filmed For ‘RHONJ’ Season 15
Josephs appeared on stage in April 2026 for an episode of “So Many Issues with Lukas,” hosted by Lukas Thimm. Throughout the interview, she mentioned “The Actual Housewives of New Jersey,” detailing the season 15 casting course of and why she in the end determined in opposition to returning.
The now “RHONJ” alum mentioned, “I used to be speaking to Andy and the community, like in December, and we have been speaking about it as a result of I check filmed [with] the brand new ladies, final summer time, like in August. From there, she acknowledged that she deliberate to return to the present, saying, “Issues will likely be nice.”
Nevertheless, Josephs then mentioned, “Some issues had modified. Some individuals have been going to return again on the present. I simply knew it wasn’t going to be a very good match for me.” Then, she acknowledged, “We ended the season on a darkish be aware with some individuals’s husbands, you guys can guess who that’s in case you watch the present.”
For context, Giudice’s husband, Luis Ruelas, was accused in “RHONJ” season 14 of sending Josephs’ son an aggressive voicemail.
The ‘Housewives’ Alum Confirmed Her New Present
Josephs continued this line of dialogue, saying that main as much as her exit announcement, she knew they’d quickly be revealing the returning forged. Nevertheless, this got here whereas she was filming a brand new actuality present for Amazon. Based on her, “I used to be very a lot at peace.”
Relating to deciding to depart, she acknowledged, “I depart a celebration earlier than the lights go on.” After that, the host referred to as it a “serve” to announce her “RHONJ” departure whereas engaged on a brand new collection, reasonably than being dwelling and unhappy about not returning to Bravo.
Following Josephs’ feedback about not returning to “The Actual Housewives of New Jersey,” followers have combined reactions. One particular person commented on Instagram, implying that she was fired. They wrote, “Fired…new contract was NOT OFFERED.”
One other particular person acknowledged that she shouldn’t have been shocked that Giudice would return. Based on them, “Teresa was all the time coming again.” Another person speculated about check filming, stating, “I believe she check filmed, and it didn’t go as deliberate.”
A special “RHONJ” fan wrote, “Simply say you bought fired. It’s not that deep, Marge.” Nevertheless, some social media customers assume that her absence from the present isn’t for the very best. One particular person mentioned, “Good for you, Margaret. Higher issues are coming! I gained’t be watching with that particular person coming again.”
Margaret Just lately Opened Up About Teresa Giudice
Josephs appeared on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live” in April 2026. Throughout the interview, she mentioned her exit in nice element, additionally stating that she had carried out display assessments with the potential new forged members. Nevertheless, relating to not returning, she mentioned, “It’s speculated to be about an actual group of pals, and I’ve pals on the present who I like.”
Josephs continued, “I’m not going to hang around with these individuals, and that’s it. Clearly, Melissa and Dolores, however there’s different individuals who I’m actually not pals with, and that’s not going to be me.”
Hinting at Giudice, she went on, “You realize who it’s, and she or he’s been on the franchise from the start. She’s not my individuals. I believe there have been boundaries that have been crossed. I want her no unwell. I believe she’s a very good mom. However she’s simply not my cup of tea. I don’t wish to be round her.”
Josephs additionally claimed that one of many new “RHONJ” girls acknowledged Giduice was “amenable” to creating up and that the mom of 4 “was texting her, calling her all the time we have been filming.”
It’s Unclear When ‘RHONJ’ Season 15 Will Start Filming
Relating to Josephs, she’s wrapped filming on her Amazon mission and has been dwelling from the Dominican Republic for a number of days. Nevertheless, it’s unclear when Giudice, Gorga, and Catania will start manufacturing on “RHONJ” season 15.
Bravo introduced them because the returners on March 24, stating that manufacturing will start within the Spring. Studies say the total forged could also be revealed on the NBCUniversal upfronts in Might.
