RHONJ Recap: I Smell a Rat

RHONJ cast members at dinner

On this week’s episode of RHONJ Recap, the drama continues to reign supreme in Ireland.

The episode kicks off with the group continuing to celebrate Teresa Giudice‘s bachelorette party. After dinner the group heads to a pub where things get wild and crazy.

RHONJ Recap: The ladies have a drink-off…

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Yet, it seems like they had a little too much fun because five seconds after getting in the sprinter van to head back to their castle they are all passed out instead of whopping it up. Lame.

Rachel Fuda

Rachel Fuda learns that Danielle Cabral called her a “Rat”

Danielle admits that she believes the rumors of Margaret Josephs‘ “arsenal” are true which Marge is offended by. Jennifer Aydin points out that Margaret does have a reputation for digging into people’s pasts. However, before the fireworks can be begin a very angry Dolores Catania shuts down the talk and says it’s time for everyone to get ready for the day. Dolores is pissed that another meal has been ruined by petty drama.

On the drive to shopping, the ladies discuss relationships and cheating. All of the women, except Teresa, say that cheating isn’t a dealbreaker in their marriages. The conversation moves on and Teresa explains to Jen Fessler how she and her ex-husband, Joe Giudice, wound up divorced. Teresa admits she never saw herself getting divorced but after going to prison then losing her mom she was done with her marriage. She continued with the marriage for the sake of her daughters but ultimately knew her marriage was over when she went to visit Joe in Italy following his deportation.

Rachel then asks Teresa is her kids and Melissa Gorga‘s kids are close to which Teresa replies, “They were.”

Teresa begins to say that things changed for her girls when Antonia Gorga didn’t come to Milania Giudice’s Sweet Sixteen.

Melissa cuts her off, saying “Are you going to blame Antonia now?”

The mom of four fires back, “I’m not blaming her” and adds, “Milania was so hurt.” Melissa then accuses Teresa of going after Antonia but Teresa insists that’s not the case. The back and forth continues with Melissa saying she won’t be the aunt that goes after the kids except that’s exactly what she’s done. Teresa notes that Joe and Melissa have BOTH gone after her daughters on and off the show.

RHONJ star cast good memories
Joe And Melissa
Joe And Melissa
Melissa

Melissa adds fuel to the fire by saying that Teresa set a terrible example of family “closeness” by excluding her from being a part of her wedding.

While shopping Teresa made it clear that she was never trying to say anything bad about Antonia and the ladies know that wasn’t her intention however, Melissa doesn’t believe it at all. Melissa thinks that Teresa is now going to start going after her kids and blaming them for things.

Let’s be real, Rachel is the shirt-starter for asking the question. Wonder why she asked it to Teresa the question instead of her BFF Melissa.

At lunch, the conversation turns to the possibility of Dolores and Paulie being engaged this time next year. Dolores hints that she doesn’t want to have a big wedding like Teresa. She’d rather just elope but Paulie wants a wedding.

Dolores reveals that she is now living with Paul full-time. Yay!

Back at the castle, Melissa calls her hubby Joe Gorga and tells him that Teresa brought their daughter into the drama, which isn’t true. Melissa then tells Joe that she doesn’t feel like they belong at the wedding. Joe adds that this is Teresa’s goal so that then they look bad for not going.

At dinner, the ladies talk about boobs and breast implants which is a nice break from the drama.

Things turn sour when Rachel brings up Danielle calling her a “rat.” Danielle doesn’t back down, saying she called it like she saw it however Rachel says she was merely having her friend’s back.

She then accuses Danielle of being influenced by what others think about Margaret. Voices being to get raised and the conversation is about to turn an ugly corner. Danielle insists she wasn’t judging Margaret about the arsenal accusation but instead was keeping a note of the claim. This enrages Rachel, who accuses Danielle of lying. She begins to scream at the table. Everyone is embarrassed by Rachel at this point.

Margaret and Jennifer A start to go back forth as a result but thankfully their squabble ends semi-peacefully with Marge apologizing for calling Jen a drug addict. Jen accepts the apology but calls Marge a “boogawolf.”

As the drama dies down, Dolores escorts all the ladies out of out the restaurant before anymore fights can start.

RHONJ airs on Tuesdays at 9 pm on Bravo.

Thoughts on this week’s episode? Sound off below!

The group continued to celebrate Teresa Giudice’s bachelorette party in Ireland, heading to a pub where things got wild and crazy. They had a drink-off and ended up passing out in the sprinter van on the way back to their castle.

 Rachel Fuda learned that Danielle Cabral called her a “Rat.” This caused tension between the two, with Danielle admitting that she believed rumors about Margaret Josephs’ “arsenal” and Rachel defending her friend.

Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga had a heated argument about their children. Teresa mentioned that her daughters’ relationship with Melissa’s children had changed, particularly when Antonia Gorga didn’t come to Milania Giudice’s Sweet Sixteen. Melissa accused Teresa of going after Antonia, while Teresa claimed that both Joe and Melissa had gone after her daughters on and off the show.

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32 comments

cammierari April 19, 2023 - 11:20 pm
Thank you September 24 you said it all! So sick of Melissa and Joe and their entire storyline being discord. You could hear it in Joe’s voice as he was scheming and plotting against what he thinks Tre is doing with her wedding (!) egged on by his wife who “just wants peace.” Right. They see Tre as an awful person and are desperate to prove it. I believe Tre has tried for years to reconcile and to keep the family fight off tv, but as she said, now that her parents are dead, she’s gonna stop trying.
Jshappyday April 20, 2023 - 5:07 am
They skimmed over a lot of critical stuff about the wedding and focused on stuff that did not matter..but I thought Melissa and Joe not RSVPing or planning to attend any of the planned family events, the Rehearsal Dinner or Brunch the day after, surrounding the wedding spoke volumes. This was before there was ever a “fight” on camera about the cheating rumor and has little to do with the show. It showed that the Gorga’s had checked out and were never going to participate in Teresa and and Luis full wedding weekend and Teresa sounded so sad when Melissa just blew it off and said she only reserved the day for the wedding, nothing more. Teresa did not make a big deal about it and Bravo moved on quickly but it was the first red flag that showed they had checked out and something was up. It was one thing to have a dispute about standing up in the wedding, but now because of it Melissa was refusing to fully participate. It only took a bit more to back out of the rest and miss the day like they did, always their plan.
cammierari April 20, 2023 - 12:17 pm
You are right! So much for Melissa saying how close they all were when Louie and Tre first got together. If you’re that close, you can work out any disagreement or hurt. Something is stopping that from happening and to me it looks like it’s Joe and Melissa. What effort do they make? They let things hurt them and fester about it. Pick up the phone and have a discussion and get over it. But what Joey can’t get over is the fact that Tre is the star of the show and everything revolves around her on the show. If he made up with his sister, he’d have a much bigger spot on RHONJ. Could have had many many heartwarming moments or great scenes with their kids all getting along…but instead, it’s always pouty Gorga’s talking behind Tre’s back with all the other co-stars lol.
Evil Queen April 19, 2023 - 5:12 pm
Jackie can chug a beer. Hard to believe she doesn’t like oral sex.
holy cannoli April 19, 2023 - 3:41 pm
Jackie chugging that beer was everything!! I don’t a fan of hers, but that was great! Ugh Margaret and Rachel. Freaking shit stirrers. Melissa. .. please ??????. Looney Louie’s lastest video from years ago.. whack. He’s whack!!?????
holy cannoli April 19, 2023 - 3:44 pm
I screenshot imy comment. ^^ With your message on it
holy cannoli April 19, 2023 - 3:42 pm
Again Rox. My comment is waiting or what’re to be approved. What?!
Janice Provetti April 19, 2023 - 3:36 pm
Remember season one - Teresa was a ditsy housewife who loved to spend money Jackie was a frustrated mom who just wanted her daughters respect Caroline was the matriarch of her family Dina wanted to quit and take care of her daughter Danielle was crazy I miss those days. No one yelled at each other. It was all family and people who knew each other before the show. You start throwing people who don't know each other together and they start fabricating drama to get TV time.
Evil Queen April 19, 2023 - 5:01 pm
Those were the best days.
Janice Provetti April 20, 2023 - 9:35 am
For all of them. Who gave them a memo saying they have to be mean and dramatic? That is exactly when I stopped watching. Only one needs to be crazy.
September24 April 19, 2023 - 11:25 am
I don't want my kids going to school with her kids. Fredo refuses to go to Gia's birthday party. The hag marco clan not staying for the Holiday dinner and go to the cousin's house instead. Now they don't want to go to the wedding. But but but it's about family and respect...hahahaha. They bring their own demise. LOL!
Janice Provetti April 19, 2023 - 3:37 pm
Melissa drives the wedge. Happy wife, happy life. He has to deal with her 24/7.
September24 April 19, 2023 - 7:10 am
A rat. Everytime I hear that I think of Drita on MobWives. Who's the rat??? hahahaha. I wonder if Danielle knows Drita - she definitely reminds me of her. LOL!
holy cannoli April 19, 2023 - 3:35 pm
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Evil Queen April 19, 2023 - 5:09 pm
I wish Danielle would drag Jackie & Rachel like Drita would on Mob Wives. That would be very entertaining and well-deserved.
September24 April 19, 2023 - 7:07 am
So here is Ms Marco providing a reasonable explanation as to why her daughter couldn't attend her cousin's birthday party until she says...wait for it...that Ms Marco herself should have been a bridesmaid!!! Wasn't it Ms Marco who said on WWHL that she was okay with not being a bridesmaid since she agreed with the Bride to Be that they are not close??? OMG the hypocrisy that is the hag marco clan. She twists the convo at hand to be about the wedding her storyline this season and being a wedding guest isn't good enough for her. A sense of entitlement.
Evil Queen April 19, 2023 - 9:04 am
“Rachel The Rat “ is a perfect name for Ms. Fuda.
September24 April 19, 2023 - 11:18 am
LOL!
September24 April 19, 2023 - 7:25 am
Since there's a gag order let's hear from KimD and her thoughts on the episode...hahaha
September24 April 19, 2023 - 7:17 am
No one needs to make the hag marco clan look bad. They do that all by the themselves.
September24 April 19, 2023 - 7:13 am
No free pass for you Ms Marco. You want a seat at the bridal table you need to earn it. What a sense of entitlement she has.
Ginger Snap April 19, 2023 - 10:44 am
Tre could at least asked Antonia to be a bridesmaid. So much for family. Tre will be running back to Joey when Luis’ weirdness continues to shine through. Just like she did when Juicy went to prison. Remember Gia said they all spent time at the shore house until Luis entered the picture.
September24 April 19, 2023 - 11:18 am
Tre asked if her Godson could be in the wedding as a ring bearer and her brother and SIL said no. The SIL was fine not being a asked to be a bridesmaid - she said so on WWHL. So this is all bs from the hag marco clan. It reeks boring hostile storyline. Tre is a grown woman in her 50s getting married for the second time. She isn't 20 getting married for the first time. So no, a 16 year old niece isn't going to be asked to be a bridesmaid. She is fine as a wedding guest.
Ginger Snap April 19, 2023 - 11:29 am
If Antonia is too young, then the dawters are too by your logic. I doubt the Gorga son was asked. Never reported by anyone but you.
September24 April 19, 2023 - 1:13 pm
A brides own children are not too young. They are all becoming a family. No reason they should not be involved.
Jshappyday April 19, 2023 - 2:34 pm
Yes, he was asked. They have not denied that.
Janice Provetti April 19, 2023 - 3:40 pm
Italian weddings always have junior bridesmaids. Sisters, nieces, cousins, they are all in it. That is why there are always 20 of them. LOL
Jshappyday April 20, 2023 - 4:54 am
For a first wedding absolutely the young Italian bride has to have everyone in the family to please her parents, grandparents, aunts to jump thru hoops to keep everyone happy. But this is a second weddings for a fifty year old couple. It should be about just them but too many people in this family forget that. You have the kids this time stand up and they have a lot, and if they want people who they feel support them that is their call but it should not be about obligations.Bravo probably wanted a few additions too, but mostly it is about the kids. Family should not be putting pressure on them this time and are motives to want to stand up for extra camera time in the Bravo special? It is very crummy some family ( Joe Gorga) turned them down when asked because everyone was not included to THEIR liking..it’s not their wedding.
Janice Provetti April 20, 2023 - 9:34 am
Second wedding, but they are still off the boat.
Jshappyday April 19, 2023 - 2:31 am
I believe plan was revealed in this episode that Melissa and Joe were never planning to attend the wedding. They turned down standing up , Melissa, Joe and the son. Melissa didn’t RSVP back to the wedding invitation Rehearsal Dinner or Brunch the day after the wedding (Melissa said she was only keeping open the day of the wedding). The fight over the Marge rumor was the excuse they needed to get the sufficient camera time and blame it on Teresa, even though Luis already told Joe off camera. They really did not want to go. It it is fine if they didn’t want to go, just be honest .
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