REAL Housewives of New Jersey cast are putting the blame on Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga's feud when it comes to the current status of the show and even the future, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.
This season of RHONJ reportedly had the lowest-rated episode so far - episode three at 0.699 million viewers - in the history of the show as well as the lowest ratings of 14 seasons. There are now talks of there being a reboot of the show following this season due to the low ratings as well as the divide among the cast - with there being separate teams, "Team Melissa" and "Team Teresa" amid the rivals' ongoing estrangement .
A source revealed to The U.S. Sun that, after reading fan comments on social media and realizing that this season isn't getting a favorable response to the "change in dynamics and friendships," they're putting the blame on the RHONJ OGs.
"It seems like the cast is in part blaming Teresa and Melissa's feud for the poor ratings and the uncertain future," the insider spilled. "Fans followed their relationship since Melissa became a housewife in season three and they want to continue to see the ups and downs." Currently, there is "no relationship" since the sisters-in-law are not even on speaking terms and don't acknowledge each other.
In fact, the producers have decided to not make the feud between Teresa , 52, and Melissa , 45, a storyline this season. Instead, the focus is now on the other friendships like Jackie Goldschneider 's reconciliation with Tere.
