RHONJ star Melissa Gorga weighs in on those cast shake-up rumors

As Real Housewives of New Jersey gears up for its 15th season, Melissa Gorga offered insights into the anticipated changes in the show's lineup. 

According to Melissa, there's a palpable need for a fresh start, something she wholeheartedly supports. 

“I agree with Bravo that there needs to be changes… I agree with that 100 percent,” Melissa stated during her interview with Entertainment Tonight. 

She elaborated on the toxic dynamics that have evolved, hinting at underhanded tactics by some cast members. “I think things have gotten really toxic. There’s two of my cast members that have played really dirty behind the scenes and it’s coming out. It’s all coming out, because it always rises to the top, it always comes out in the laundry. It’s been years, so it’s all coming forward," she shared.

Melissa also emphasized her flexible stance towards any upcoming decisions by Bravo regarding the cast. Ready to accept any changes, she conveyed her strong connection to the show and her professional approach. 

“Whatever Bravo decides to do is fine with me,” she declared. “I don’t make demands. I come to work. I have a very strong relationship with the show. So, I feel like whoever they decide to cast—or not cast—I’m fine, in my own lane with my own family and my own kids, and I’ll deal with it when I have to deal with it.”

As the current season nears its close, Melissa’s comments hint at significant upheavals already brewing, setting the stage for what promises to be a transformative next season.

Andy Cohen confirms no reunion for season 14 of RHONJ

At a recent event during the 2024 Tribeca Festival, titled Storytellers - Andy in Conversation With Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen addressed the swirling rumors about casting changes for the next season of RHONJ. 

“There was a bunch of casting news about Jersey that was reported today. None of it is true. No decisions have been made," Cohen revealed, per ET, debunking the speculation. "We haven’t even had any serious conversations about next season, so anything you read about what Jersey's gonna be for next season for the next, I would say six months, is fake, so don't believe it.”

This clarification by Andy highlights the premature nature of the rumors, following his earlier confirmation that the current season would conclude without a traditional reunion episode. This decision was driven by the dramatic nature of the season's final episodes. 

As Andy later explained, viewers will "understand" their decision to ditch the reunion for season 14.

"The finale is epic and it's great and I'm excited for everyone to see it. We all came to the same understanding after watching it, so I don't think it'll be a big surprise," he shared.

Episodes of the Real Housewives of New Jersey air Sunday nights.