Andy Cohen Explains ‘RHONJ’ Reunion Cancellation, Shuts Down Reboot Rumors

Real Housewives executive producer and Watch what’s happening live host Andy Cohen confirmed reports that the reunion episode of The Real Housewives of New JerseyThe 14th season of has been canceled.

Speaking on the latest edition of Radio Andy’s Reality checkedCohen said fans will understand why the reunion was scrapped after seeing the season 14 finale.

“It’s one of those classics Jersey finals that people will talk about for a long time,” he said. The Hollywood Reporter. “When all of us producers saw the final cut of the finale, we all made the decision separately and then we talked. We all had the same thought, which was that the finale is sort of the finale and the reunion all in one.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the reunion was canceled due to tensions between the cast. At the time, a source said People“The reunion is supposed to have a resolution and it’s clear in the season (finale) that there is no path forward in this type of setting. So the network is thinking about a different concept to conclude the season.

Much of this tension stems from the conflict between sisters-in-law Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga, who cut off all communication after the dramatic reunion in Season 13 and avoided any interaction throughout the filming of Season 14.

Real Housewives of New Jersey Cast – Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, Jackie Goldschneider, Teresa Giudice, Dolores Catania and Jennifer Aydin – Season 11

Besides Giudice and Gorga, the RHONJ the cast also includes Jennifer Aydin, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda, as well as guest stars Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler.

Cohen remained adamant that the finale would satisfy those who wanted a reunion show, saying, “This epic final group reunion feels like the Last Supper and is so Jersey.” When you see it, I think you will feel complete. I really do.”

He also confirmed that Bravo would be doing something else to replace the reunion, but didn’t share details on what exactly that would be.

Cohen also addressed rumors that the RHONJ was going to shake up its casting for next season, in the same way The Real Housewives of New York rebooted its cast after also canceling a reunion show. However, the longtime TV host dismissed these reports.

“There was a lot of casting news reported today. None of that is true,” he shared during the Storytellers panel at Tribeca Festival 2024 on Wednesday (June 12). “We haven’t even started discussing casting for next season yet.”

“Everything you read about Jerseyit’s going to be for next season for the next one, I would say six months, that’s not true, so don’t believe it,” he noted while speaking to Entertainment tonight in front of the panel.