Caroline Manzo Calls Out Teresa Giudice, Addresses "Miserable" RHONJ Reunion
Part one of the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion special last Sunday night was so contentious, it was almost as if cast members had been told what to say and how to act. That's totally ridiculous, of course, we know.
The harshest exchanges took place between Caroline Manzo and Teresa Giudice, as the former went after the latter's marriage and financial woes, among other topics. Does Caroline have any regrets?
Not really. In a new blog entry, Manzo says the experience was "miserable," but "I was telling the truth... I couldn't hide my feelings. I didn't see why I should at this point."
Among specific topics addressed by Caroline online:
Her reference to Teresa's cookbook as being as Italian as the Olive Garden: "We joked [about that], but here's the difference - we didn't joke about my son, Melissa, Kathy or Richie... To use my words as a defense against your insulting remarks towards my son is unbelievable. Apology not accepted."
Caroline's relationship with sister Dina: "Congratulations, Teresa, the only thing you succeeded in doing was hurting my parents. What a fool I've been in my efforts to bring your family together when it was your intent to destroy mine from the start. Shame on you."
Her overall reaction to the argument: "Unlike you, Teresa, I can look in the mirror and hold my head high knowing that I have always given the best of myself to my family and friends. I live my life with integrity and self-respect."
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January 16th, 2012 2:06 PM
we all DO know that this show - like ALL reality shows - is scripted right? These women are actresses - they are told what to say - when to say and HOW TO say it - but it IS good fantasy -and I like seeing their "stuff" the clothes, the furniture etc
October 30th, 2011 7:36 PM
Its a good thing Macey fired her she would have taken them into bankrupcy.
October 30th, 2011 7:34 PM
Bravo should fire Teresa, she is crazy and toxic.
October 26th, 2011 6:08 PM
I meant Teresa has a college degree, Bachelors' in fashion merchandising. She was a buyer for Macy's before she got married.
October 26th, 2011 6:06 PM
I am not saying this to disagree with anyone's feelings about Teresa but Melissa holds a Bachelor's Degree from the local college there and was a buyer for Macy's in Manhatten. (Before her marriage)
October 26th, 2011 1:34 AM
I love love love these Housewives shows! It's so interesting to see how people deal with big and little things. A snapshot in life is fun to watch. I am so excited that these ladies are cashing in on their 10 Minutes of FAME... where normally ONLY A PRIVILEGED FEW get the lime light on tv - I love these ladies and see good in all of them - along with their bad actions - THEY are not bad... their actions are... they are human and have aspired to where they are right now.... at this time in their life. EXPECTING them to be different is an effort in futility and frustration. They are exactly where they should be. AND now... they are growing and taking advantage of the opportunity to have their 10 min of fame! Just sit back and enjoy HOW they get into these messes and HOW they get out of it. With just love and respect... it could be a TOTALLY REALLY COOL show - but I still enjoy the sparks and make-ups... a slice of Americana that is priceless that we get to view all of these situations.
October 24th, 2011 7:16 PM
These reality shows are all garbage. What has happened to television? What ever happened to entertainment. Who cares about those plastic old crows anyway.
October 24th, 2011 4:06 PM
After last nights reunion, I have decided to disconnect my cable. What I saw last night is exactly what I feel is ruining our children and the future. I feel sick to my stomach that I wasted my time watching this dirt. If one person watched tv last night and agreed with the way Theresa acted, then this is totally dumbing down AMERICA. If setting examples on tv to be unaccountable for your actions and mouth, then this country is in alot of trouble. Its one thing to have freedom of speech, but our country also represents respect and I didn't see any self respect coming through my tv last night by Theresa, especially with her mouth. Lets all get a life and stop watching this garbage. I'm sure there are better things to do with our time then waste it on this show. Maybe it would be good to think about doing something nice for someone else during this hour.
October 23rd, 2011 11:58 PM
After watching tonite, I am probably done with the housewives thing. Watching Caroline tonite made me sick. She needs to know her place and it is not the head of the housewives, she has let the fame go to her head and then accuses Theresa of the same thing, I give Theresa credit when 3 bitches attacking her she stood her ground. Caroline doesn't know the answers to everything, she thinks she does but all she blows is smoke. After awhile tonite I just wanted to say "Caroline shut the f up" Her mouth never stopped she got into every conversation, who died and made her god, come back down Caroline you looked like hell tonight I think you are finally having the emotional breakdown you have been heading for all season, empty housse syndrome is not an excuse for making everyone's life miserable. You are a joke and making those faces tonite probably made your husband even shake his head, you looked like a fool. I really tried to like you this season, but you ruined it for me. All that hate is
October 23rd, 2011 1:20 PM
Everyone is against Theresa but truthfully they all have skeletons and problems and have no right to gang up on Theresa, even Andy did so. They were all given a pass on reunion part one, except Theresa. Of course to hear her tell it, Caroline is a saint having never done anything to anyone including her sister. Dina is cool so there is some big truth to carolines nastiness when she doesn't want to have a relationship with her. Caroline is the one who needs to be evaluated, ask her husband. It has gone beyond a reality tv show it seems and real hatred is now involved because they aren't that good as actors. Jacqueline doesn't even have the class to face everyone on reunion show. And I can't top laughing at carolines lips in a comical pout for some unknown reason. She's hilarious looking. Caroline--karma!