Andy Cohen officially announced the removal of Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives of New Jersey after learning she was seriously ill.
#BreakingNews: Andy Cohen Officially Announces the Removal of Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives of New Jersey After Learning She Was Seriously Ill
In a shocking turn of events that has left Bravo fans reeling, Andy Cohen has officially announced that Teresa Giudice — one of the most iconic stars in The Real Housewives of New Jersey history — will not be returning for the upcoming season after it was revealed she is battling a serious illness.
During a surprise announcement on Watch What Happens Live, Cohen’s tone was unusually somber as he addressed the news. “Teresa has been a cornerstone of RHONJ for over a decade,” he said, pausing before adding, “We recently learned she is facing a serious health battle. Out of respect for her and her family, Teresa will be stepping away from filming to focus on her treatment and recovery.”
The statement has sparked an emotional outpouring from fans and fellow Housewives alike. Castmates Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, and Margaret Josephs all took to social media within minutes of the announcement, sharing heartfelt messages and throwback photos of their time with Giudice on and off screen. “We fight, we make up, but family is family,” Gorga wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of the two laughing together. “Sending all my love and strength to my sister-in-law.”
Sources close to production claim that the decision to remove Giudice from the show was made in private meetings between Bravo executives and Cohen just days after they were informed of her condition. “The network wanted to give Teresa the time and privacy she needs,” an insider told us. “The show simply wouldn’t be the same without her, but right now, her health has to come first.”
Giudice, 53, has not yet spoken publicly about her illness, but her daughters — Gia, Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana — have reportedly been rallying around her, along with her husband, Luis Ruelas. Friends say she remains determined and positive, focusing on her recovery while keeping her trademark sense of humor.
Fans have already begun speculating about how the upcoming season will handle Giudice’s absence. Will Bravo introduce a new cast member to fill the void? Or will producers lean into the emotional storyline of the remaining Housewives coping with the loss of their central figure? Cohen remained tight-lipped, saying only, “Teresa’s presence will always be felt on RHONJ. This is not a goodbye — it’s a ‘see you later.’”
For many viewers, Teresa Giudice isn’t just a reality TV star — she’s the beating heart of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. From table-flipping drama to heartfelt family moments, she’s been at the center of some of the most unforgettable moments in Housewives history.
As Bravo fans process the news, hashtags like #PrayersForTeresa and #TeamGiudice have begun trending, proving once again that Giudice’s loyal fanbase is ready to stand by her through anything — on-screen or off.
For now, viewers are left with one question: what will The Real Housewives of New Jersey look like without Teresa Giudice?
